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What are the rules onmailing books to an inmate at FRDC?

My son is incarcerated at FRDC, a Missouri institution. What are the rules on puchasing and mailing books to an inmate at FRDC?

The rules for most of the state systems are that books may be sent in by the publisher only.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer January 08,2016 · Send Books and Magazines
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The rules for most of the state systems are that books may be sent in by the publisher only. Things might be slightly different as the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center is a stopping point before the inmate's designation. We would recommend calling 573-592-4040 to make certain they can receive books. [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?node=283155&tag=inmatecom-20&camp=15329&creative=394453&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MR9VSY8CPXZCYB2CC5T&&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inmateaid.com%2Fshop%2Fbooks) is an approved publisher as it must be in the form of a paperback book and it must be new from Amazon and not one of their resellers. The resellers offer lower priced options but oftentimes they are new and their packaging is not from [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?node=283155&tag=inmatecom-20&camp=15329&creative=394453&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MR9VSY8CPXZCYB2CC5T&&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inmateaid.com%2Fshop%2Fbooks)

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Accepted Answer Date Created: January 08,2016
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