sometimes yes, sometimes no. the mail room staff might deliver it to the inmate without it but their rules allow them to send any mail back without an ID. for that reason, we advise using the ID
https://www.inmateaid.com/ask-the-inmate/what-happens-if-i-send-a-letter-but-the-inmate-does-not-have-an-id#answer
Accepted Answer Date Created: December 01,2015