Reviewed on: October 07,2015
After Prison Challenges & Services

Once the mail says "mailed" how long till the inmate receives it?

We estimate that it takes 2-3 business days to make it to the jail.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer December 11,2014 · After Prison Challenges & Services
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We estimate that it takes 2-3 business days to make it to the jail. Once there, the staff opens and reads each piece of mail and inspects it for contraband. Any delay that occurs at the facility is out of our control. We make no guarantees as to how long it will take as there are thousands of facilities and none of them do things the same way.Please be patient, if the ID number and facility are correct we are 100% reliable. Mail call is Monday - Friday in most places.
Accepted Answer Date Created: December 11,2014
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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.