Will mail arrive if I used the wrong inmate ID?

There is a chance he could still receive it, but it is not guaranteed.

Mailrooms rely heavily on the inmate’s name and ID number to make sure the letter goes to the right person. If the ID number is incorrect, the usual procedure is to return the mail to the sender. That said, some mailroom staff will still deliver it if the name is correct and they can clearly identify who it belongs to.

So realistically, it depends on the facility and the staff handling the mail:

• If the name is correct and your husband is easy to identify, it might still be delivered
• If there is any confusion, it will likely be returned

To avoid delays, it is always best to use the correct ID number for the current facility.

If you think the number may have been wrong, the safest move is to resend the letter with the correct information. That way you are not waiting on something that may or may not get through.

Mail rules are strict, but there is sometimes a little flexibility depending on who is processing it.