Reviewed on: March 10,2017
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How long does it take to receive a letter from inmate aid?

Usually 2-3 business days, BUT there are sometimes delays once in the mailroom.
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✓ Verified answer March 10,2017 · Send Inmate Mail
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Usually 2-3 business days, BUT there are sometimes delays once in the mailroom. The staff opens and reads every piece of mail before handing it out. We send thousands and thousands a day, if the facility is correct and there is an inmate ID number we guarantee it will get there.

Accepted Answer Date Created: March 10,2017
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed March 2017.