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Monroe County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Monroe County Jail 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 Monroe County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID Number (MCJ#)
Monroe County Jail
130 S. Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, New York 14614

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 Monroe County Jail

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

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

For all Monroe 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 Monroe County

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

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

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Monroe County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select New York, then select Monroe 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 Monroe County Jail.

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Monroe 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 Monroe 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 an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Monroe County Jail

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

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

Monroe 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 Monroe County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Monroe County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Monroe County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Jail, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Monroe 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.