Without having money on your books do they provide stamps or envelopes to the inmate?
Joyia Robinson
Depending upon the facility, there is a provision for "indigent mail" - if the inmate has a commissary balance for a period of time (less than a few dollars)
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Depending upon the facility, there is a provision for "indigent mail" - if the inmate has a commissary balance for a period of time (less than a few dollars) the prison/jail will offer the inmate a set number of "free stamps" along with envelopes and paper to mail letters.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: February 03,2014
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