Fulton County Jail Inmate Mail

Type of Mail Allowed for Fulton County Jail

All Fulton County Jail Personal Mail (envelopes and postcards) should be addressed as follows:

Inmate's Full Name & SO # and Cell#
c/o Securus Digital Mail Center - Fulton County Jail
PO Box 989
Lebanon, MO 65536

Photographs (NO POLAROID PICTURES)

Photographs must be 4” X 6” or smaller, larger photos will not be accepted.
The inmate’s name and SO number must be written on the back of each photograph
Nothing else is to be written on the photographs.
Photographs must be unaltered and may not contain any adhesives, such as stickers or labels.
Photographs must not depict sexual activity, visibly expose the breast, pubic area or buttocks, contain gang signs or codes or promote or show illegal activity.
Fulton County Jail Dress Code applies to photographs.

Acceptable Postcards

Should be written in BLUE or BLACK INK ONLY.
Postcards must be white in color and are available at any United States Post Office.

Unacceptable Postcards

No defaced or altered postcards.
No plastic or wrappings on postcard.
No postcards marked with paint, crayons or marker.
No postcards with labels or stickers.
No postcards with watermarks or stains.
No postcards with any bio-hazards, including perfumes or lipstick.
No postcards depicting nudity, weapons or gang references.
Postcards should not have affixed stamps.

Acceptable Letters

Should be written in BLUE or BLACK INK ONLY.
Unprivileged (non-legal) letters of any length
All mail will be scanned into the system for incarcerated individuals to view on various kiosks and tablets. If you are sending pictures and would like them returned you must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. A return name and address must appear on the envelope. Failure to follow proper procedure will result in the mail being returned to the sender.

Legal Mail

Legal mail will be accepted and opened in the presence of the inmate.
Money Orders (ONLY POSTAL MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED)

Send a Money Order to the jail using these procedures:

ONLY U.S. Postal money orders are accepted.
The envelope must be clearly marked “INMATE ACCOUNTING”.
No additional correspondence will be accepted with incoming inmate funds.
If additional contents are located inside the envelope, the entire package will be returned to sender.

Send legal mail and Money orders to to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO # and Cell#
Fulton County Jail
901 Rice Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

What is Inmate mail?

By law, every inmate is entitled to receive mail delivered through the United State Postal Service. While for years, this mail was always delivered in the form of a letter or a postcard from friends and loved ones directly to the inmate, the definition of inmate mail has changed a bit.

Inmate mail can be:

•    A letter in an envelope,
•    A postcard,
•    A greeting card, or
•    A digital letter

Because of security and contraband concerns, mainly the paper and envelope that a letter is written on or enclosed in, being soaked in a liquid form of drugs, many jails are increasingly limiting the type of mail inmates can get.

Some still allow regular mail in an envelope with a stamp, but many now have the letter sent to a third-party that opens the letter, scans it and the envelope into a computer, emails the letter to the jail where they print it out, giving the photocopies to the inmate, or they send it to a computer kiosk or tablet digitally that the inmate can access.

Others only allow postcards, specifically the white, pre-stamped postcards that you can purchase from the post office. 

When greeting cards are allowed, they can’t be cards with glitter, music or other do-dads. They can only be plain paper cards.

Some jails, in fact most, require that mail be written or typed with only black or blue ink. Some allow black pencils to be used.

None allow crayons, markers, lipstick prints, etc. 

All require white envelopes, white paper or lined paper such as from a pad. Very few allow paper that is card stock. It must be plain white, 20-lb. printer paper.

To see the inmate mail policies for Fulton County Jail check out the inmate mail details above or call the jail at 404-613-2024 for specific information.

What is my inmate’s mailing address?

There are five different types of addresses for every jail:

1.    The physical address of the jail
2.    The mailing address for an inmate’s personal mail
3.    The mailing address for the inmate’s legal mail
4.    The mailing address for the jail’s administrative staff
5.    The mailing address for sending money to the inmate’s trust or commissary fund
       Visit the Inmate Money page for this information

In general, the only three addresses that friends and family of inmates need to be concerned about are:

•    The inmate address for personal mail.
•    The address for sending money orders to the inmate’s commissary account.
      Visit the Inmate Money page for this information.
•    The physical address of the jail.

Because this section is about mailing an inmate, the address for mailing an inmate is:

Inmate's Full Name & SO # and Cell#
c/o Securus Digital Mail Center - Fulton County Jail
PO Box 989
Lebanon, MO 65536

or 
Inmate's Full Name
Inmate ID#
Fulton County Jail
901 Rice Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

If the red address is visible, then use that address, as that is the new address the jail is using for an inmate's personal mail to combat contraband entering the facility.

How do I mail a letter to an inmate in jail?

To mail a letter to an inmate in the Fulton County Jail, first completely read all the mail policies and guidelines that are on this page. Also read any updated mail guidelines that are on the official page for facility. If you still have questions, then call the jail at 404-613-2024 and ask specifics.

It is important to understand that if even one thing is done incorrectly when sending a letter to the jail, even if everything else is done correctly, then your letter will not be delivered to the inmate.  In fact, even though the jail claims they will mail your letter back to you so that you will know it was not delivered, there is always the chance it will be disposed of. 

So here you are at home, wondering why your inmate is not responding to your letter, when in fact, they may not have even received it.

How do I address an inmate?

All mail to the inmate must be addressed as follows:

A full return address, which includes your full name and full address.  Without this the mail will not be delivered to the inmate.

A complete address to the inmate, including:

Full Name (name that they were booked under)
Inmate ID# (booking #, SO #, etc.)
Inmate’s Housing location (if you know it)
Fulton County Jail
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip code

Inmate's Full Name & SO # and Cell#
c/o Securus Digital Mail Center - Fulton County Jail
PO Box 989
Lebanon, MO 65536



A letter that is not addressed completely may not get delivered. Keep in mind that often there is more than one inmate in a jail with the same name. You certainly don’t want the wrong inmate getting your private mail, do you?

If a letter is not delivered to an inmate, will they be notified?

Sometimes. There are some jails that will deliver you a notification that a letter which was intended for you was returned because it was either improperly addressed, did not have return address, contained contraband of some sort, had things written in it that were against mail and jail policies, or were sent by someone you were not allowed contact with such as co-defendant or someone the court had forbidden contact with such as a spouse in a domestic violence case.

Most of the time though, the letter is either returned or destroyed, and if there are illegal substances in the letter, it will be turned over to the Fulton County Sheriff or District Attorney for possible criminal investigation and/or indictment.

What can I send to an inmate by mail?

Generally nothing but a letter, printouts from a computer printer or photographs can be sent to an inmate in the mail. If there is anything else enclosed, the entire letter and the contents will be returned to you or destroyed.

There are a few exceptions to this, such as several county jails in New York, including the infamous Riker’s Island. Riker’s allows all kinds of things to be mailed to an inmate, including a box of items every month.

Can I send pictures to an inmate?

Every jail has their own policy regarding allowing inmates to receive photographs in the mail, if at all. For Fulton County Jail’s policy, review the information on this page.

In general, most jails allow an inmate to have anywhere from four to six photographs in their possession at any one time. These cannot be polaroids, and the photos cannot be construed as even mildly sexual (such as a woman or child in a bathing suit), gang related, drug related or violent.

Some jails allow only photocopied photos.

Some jails only allow photos that are sent digitally and must remain digital.

There are only a few jails that do not allow any photos of any kind.

If you are still uncertain as the policy regarding photographs at this facility, call them at 404-613-2024.

Can I send newspapers, magazines and books to an inmate in the Fulton County Jail?

Most jails allow newspapers, magazines and books to be sent to an inmate, if they come directly from the publisher, such as directly from the newspaper or magazine themselves, or from the specific book publisher or trusted mail order source such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

There is often a limit of the quantity of books and magazines an inmate can either receive at one time, receive each month, or have in their possession at any one time. 

Hardcover books, or books with wire spiral binders are never allowed.

Any publications that portray or discuss violence, sex, gang activity, drugs, jail escapes or anything else against jail policies are not allowed and will be returned.

The policy of the Fulton County Jail should be detailed on this page. However, if it is not, then call the jail at 404-613-2024 and ask.

Keep in mind that the address the publications should be mailed to is not always the mailing address of where the inmate gets their regular mail, the mail that is scanned and forwarded digitally to them.

The mailing address for publications is:

Inmate's Full Name & SO # and Cell#
Fulton County Jail
901 Rice Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

or 
Inmate's Full Name
Inmate ID#
Fulton County Jail
901 Rice Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Use the address in red if it is visible to you.

NOTE: There are a few New York jails that allow publications to be sent directly to them as opposed to having it sent through the publisher. One of the most notable exceptions is Riker’s Island in New York City.

How often can I send letters or cards to an inmate?

There is no limit to how often you can send letters or cards to an inmate. You are only limited to the types of letters and cards that you can send, considering Fulton County Jail’s policies, which are outlined on this page.

How often can the inmate mail letters?

An inmate can mail letters as often as they like.  There is no limit to the number of letters that an inmate can write and send.  They are only limited by the number of stamps they can afford to purchase through commissary, and the amount of commissary spend that the Fulton County Jail allows.

What is considered contraband in the mail?

Contraband is defined as anything that the jail does not allow to be mailed to an inmate, which is just about everything. The list would fill ten sets of encyclopedias. 

It easier to say what is allowed to be sent through the mail:

•    When allowed, a certain number of photographs.
•    When allowed, newspapers, magazines and books, if they are sent from a publisher.
•    When allowed, a care package of snacks, hygiene products or clothing from a commissary company that has contracted with the jail.

Can I send printouts from my computer to an inmate?

Some jails allow printouts of photographs and information to be sent to an inmate through the mail. Refer to the mail policy on this page or by calling the jail directly at 404-613-2024.

Can I send an inmate a package?

Many jails contract with companies that send food, hygiene products and/or clothing to inmates. These can be purchased and sent by friends and family on a weekly or monthly basis.

You can only send items from the one that your jail has a contract with. 

Check this page, the Money Page or the Commissary Page for further information, or call the jail at 404-613-2024 to see which one that the Fulton County Jail works with.

Here are the commissary package companies, in alphabetical order, that provide this service to jails in the United States:

Access Securepak
Care A Cell
Commissary order
Correct Pay
Express Account
icare
Inmate Canteen
Jail ATM
Jail Pack Store (McDaniel Supply)
My Care Pack
Oasis (jailcanteen)
Prodigy Solutions
Tiger
Union Supply Direct

Can I send an inmate a gift?

The only gifts you can send an inmate must come from one of the stores above, and Fulton County Jail must contract with them.

If I send something to an inmate that is not allowed, can the inmate or I get in trouble?

If the item that you send an inmate is illegal, then you and/or your inmate can get in trouble, otherwise if it is not illegal, it will just be destroyed or in some cases, returned to you.

Note that if you continue to send items that are considered contraband, some of your communication privileges with your inmate, such as visitation or phone calls, may be suspended.

Can I send an inmate postage stamps?

No, you cannot send postage stamps. Stamps must be purchased by the inmate through commissary. You can send them the money for stamps, but not the stamps.

How can an inmate get stamps while in jail or prison?

Stamps can be purchased in the jail commissary be the inmate.

If an inmate has no money, will the Fulton County Jail give them stamps?

Yes. If an inmate is indigent, the jail will provide them 2-3 stamps, and an equal amount of envelopes and stationery each week. 

What happens if I send the inmate drugs or something that can be a weapon, will I get in trouble?

Yes. If you send the inmate drugs, a weapon or anything illegal, it will be turned over to the Fulton County Sheriff or District Attorney and it is most likely that you will be prosecuted. 

Texting, Emailing and Photo & Video Sharing with your Inmate

Fulton County Jail 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

POLICIES REGARDING MAILING PHOTOS TO Fulton County Jail

Photos should not exceed 4 inches high x 6 inches wide.

The inmate's SO# should be written on the back of each photograph.

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.

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Fulton County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Fulton County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.



Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the Fulton County Jail in person. 
901 Rice Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Use the self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards. (occasionally the kiosk will not accept cards, so bring cash... no $1.00 bills!)
You'll need to know the Inmate's SO #.
There is a $4.00 fee for this.



Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
Never send cash. Always send a US Postal Money Order only.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate SO# in memo section of the Money Order.
The envelope must be clearly marked "INMATE ACCOUNTING"
Mail to the Fulton County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & SO # and Cell#
Fulton County Jail
901 Rice Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 404-613-2024 to ask any questions about this.



Option 3 - Deposit Money Online with Access Corrections

You'll need to know the Inmate's SO #. There is a fee.  Depending on the amount, fees start at $2.95.



Option 4 - Call Access Corrections at 866-394-0490 and use your crdit or debit card over the phone.
You'll need to know the Inmate's SO#.  The fee is $4.00.


For complete information and further details on how to deposit money in an inmate's account, incuding maximum and minimum deposits, type of deposits, who can deposit, and various restrictions, check our Inmate Money page or Inmate Commissary page.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Fulton County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Fulton 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 Fulton County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

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


 

How to Bond out an Inmate Online at the Fulton County Jail.

Fulton County Jail uses an online cash bonding company called CashBondOnline.com so you don't have to bond out your inmate at the jail or at the Fulton County Courthouse.

Here's how it works:

1. Once you find out that your inmate has been arrested, go here and select Georgia.
2. Next select Fulton County Jail, or if it is not listed like that, try Fulton County.
3. Next, input your inmate's name or ID Number and then click 'Find'.
4. If your inmate is elegible for a cash bond, the amount will be noted next to their criminal charges.

For full information on Cash bail and Bond Online, including how to contact them by phone and email, check out our Inmate Bail page.


 

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Fulton County Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Georgia, then select Fulton County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Fulton 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 Fulton County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Fulton County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fulton County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Fulton County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Fulton County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Georgia, then select Fulton County Jail, 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 Fulton County Jail.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Fulton County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County Jail

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

Fulton County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

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

For all Fulton County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Fulton County Jail, 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 Fulton County Jail

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 Fulton County Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Fulton 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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