Reviewed on: October 07,2015
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How quick do they receive mail??

It depends on the facility and the circumstances that are in place when the mail arrives.
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✓ Verified answer June 03,2014 · Send Inmate Mail
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It depends on the facility and the circumstances that are in place when the mail arrives. We estimate that it takes 2-3 business days to get to the mail room. Once there, the staff opens each piece of mail, usually reads the contents of the message for threats or salacious photos. There can be no inmate-to-inmate correspondence or inference. This process sometimes delays the actual mail call delivery.
Accepted Answer Date Created: June 03,2014
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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 October 2015.