Reviewed on: October 28,2019
After Prison Challenges & Services

If an inmate gets transferred to another prison will his mail be forwarded?

Mail will only get forwarded if he is in the same prison system (ie federal or state DOC).
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer October 19,2019 · After Prison Challenges & Services
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Mail will only get forwarded if he is in the same prison system (ie federal or state DOC). if you use the InmateAid Letter and Photo Service, we will resend all of the mail to the new facility at no charge to you.

Accepted Answer Date Created: October 19,2019
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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 2019.