How Long Does InmateAid Take to Deliver a Letter to Inmates

Letters sent through InmateAid are dispatched the same day you create and submit them. From there USPS delivers to the facility within 2 to 3 business days in most cases.

Arrival at the facility and arrival in your inmate's hands are two different things. Once mail reaches the facility mailroom it goes through a screening process before being distributed to housing units. Mailroom staff open every piece of incoming mail to check for contraband. This is standard procedure at every correctional facility in the United States without exception.

One advantage of sending through InmateAid is that our logo appears prominently on the outside of every envelope. Facility staff recognize InmateAid mail and know from experience that the contents are legitimate. This recognition helps your mail move through the screening process efficiently.

After clearing the mailroom your letter moves to mail call distribution which typically happens once per day at most facilities. Depending on timing your letter may reach your inmate the same day it clears the mailroom or the following day.

From the moment you send to the moment your inmate holds your letter, expect 3 to 5 business days in most cases. Some facilities are faster. The postal delivery is the most consistent part of the process. The mailroom screening and mail call timing are the variables.