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Do You Need an Inmate Profile Set Up to Send a Letter?

I'm following my inmate and used the Send a Letter option. Do I still need to set up an Inmate Profile to send a 1 page letter and 3 photos?? I sent it on Saturday and it looks like it went through fine. Is there any way to tell when he gets it at all?? Thanks for your service!! Happy Holidays! Teri

Happy Holidays Teri!
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer December 23,2014 · Send Inmate Mail
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Happy Holidays Teri! Your letter had to have a corresponding inmate for the services (letter or phone) to work. Just having their name and facility is enough for the whole system to sync together. There is no definite way to know if the letter is received. We do not have a verification system in place but we do know if it gets returned to us. In that event, we investigate the reason and notify you of your options going forward.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: December 23,2014
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