Why are inmate books delayed after delivery

At Lansing Correctional Facility, it is normal for there to be a delay between when books arrive and when the inmate actually receives them.

You do not need special permission before sending books, as long as they are sent directly from an approved vendor like Amazon or a publisher. That part sounds like you did correctly.

Once the books arrive at the prison, they go through the mailroom where staff:

• Open and inspect them for contraband
• Verify they meet facility rules
• Process them for delivery

Even if they arrived Friday, they may not have been processed that same day. Weekends can slow things down, and Monday is often when staff begin working through the backlog.

A typical timeline is a few days to about a week after delivery, but it can sometimes take longer depending on:

• Mailroom workload
• Staffing levels
• Internal procedures

It usually does not take two full weeks, but delays like this are common. Your son should receive them once they clear inspection and are sent out during mail call.