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Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please address your mail as follows:

Inmate's First and Last Name
Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249

All mail sent to an inmate at the Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.

The information below provides complete instructions regarding:

  • Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies,
  • Mail Instructions,
  • What type of mail is NOT allowed,
  • Rules for Mailing Letters and Photos and Postcards
  • Emailing an inmate,
  • Policies for Sending Magazines, Newspapers, Books and Packages to Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility in San Andreas, California.

Follow these instructions exactly to help ensure that your inmate receives his/her mail and not have it thrown away.
The Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.

Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail Announcement

Staff at the Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility has increasingly been finding letters that are being mailed to inmates being dipped into illegal drugs in liquid form. Because of this crime they may be eliminating all direct mail from families and friends and moving to a system where all personal mail (not legal) is sent to a third party who will either provide photocopies of your letters or will forward them in a digital form to be read by inmates on terminals in their unit.

Instructions on this service are listed below, or will be outlined in detail when this new policy takes affect. If you have any questions, call the Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility at 209-754-6499.

Mail Policies regarding letters, postcards, greeting cards, digital mail, newspapers, magazines and books are listed below. Scroll down for instructions. Failure to adhere to them will result in your inmate and you losing certain privileges.

Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility Physical Address
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249

Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility Mailing Address
Calaveras County Jail
c/o Inmate John Smith
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249

Type of Mail Allowed for Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility

Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Calaveras County Jail
c/o Inmate John Smith
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249


Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249

 

Texting, Emailing and Photo & Video Sharing with your Inmate

Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.


Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for Phone or Remote Visitation).

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the app (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to address your Inmate's Postcard or Envelope

Inmate's First and Last Name
Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility must include the senders name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and discarded.

Mailed Items NOT Allowed

If your inmate is mailed anything other than a letter or postcard (or sometimes) greeting cards it won't get through.
However as stated above, because of the increased smuggling of drugs, more and more jails are only allowing pre-stamped or metered, solid color or white postcards to be received by inmates, or even using a third-party service that scans the letters and delivers paper or digital copies.
Examples of prohibited items include:

  • Stamps and stickers.
  • Musical greeting cards.
  • Altered mail such as perfumed or lipstick covered.
  • Paper with any type of stains such as grease.
  • News clippings.
  • Crayon, felt tip or hand painted drawings.

POLICIES REGARDING MAILING PHOTOS TO Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility

  • Photos should not exceed 4 inches high x 6 inches wide.
  • Inmates are allowed no more than THREE photos at one time.
  • Polaroid Photos are prohibited.
  • Photos of weapons are prohibited.
  • Photos of drugs, the consuming of drugs or alcohol is prohibited.
  • Photos of lewd behavior or people exhibiting too much skin is prohibited.

Important Mail Tips

  • Mail is always scanned and inspected for contraband, obscenity and other rule infractions.
  • Assume that everything you write will be read by jail staff and can and will be used against you or your inmate in court.  
  • Never write anything about the inmate's court case you wouldn't want read aloud in court.
  • Mail is considered by the jail to be a privilege. Any violations of the mail policies can result in the inmate's mail privileges being suspended.
  • The introduction of contraband by you into the jail through the mail could result in criminal charges being filed against both you and the inmate.

Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to the Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility:
Calaveras County Jail
c/o Inmate John Smith
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Calaveras County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Calaveras County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Calaveras County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Calaveras County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Calaveras County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Calaveras County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Calaveras County.

 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Calaveras County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility.

 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Calaveras County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Calaveras County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility

To send a text or email message to a Calaveras County inmate, do the following:

Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Calaveras County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Calaveras County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Calaveras County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Calaveras County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.

 

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