Maine has a rule that goes into effect before you even put pen to paper: all incoming general correspondence for adult residents must be on 8½" x 11" white paper, written or printed in black or dark blue ink. No colored paper, no colored ink, no lined notebook paper from other-sized pads. The rule has been in effect since April 2021 and applies across all adult facilities.
Maine also runs a two-address system that trips up families who are not expecting it. Most facilities have one mailing address for regular first-class letters and a completely different physical address for packages, newspapers, magazines, and legal mail. Use the wrong address and your mail or package will likely not reach your person.
Maine DOC does not use JPay or Access Corrections. Deposits go through the state's own online system, capped at $100 per day per account.
Maine DOC refers to incarcerated people as "residents" throughout its materials. The Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) operates adult correctional facilities. Maine county jails are operated separately by each county.
Sending mail - letters and correspondence
All incoming general correspondence - letters, notes, or similar written communication - must be on 8½" x 11" white paper, written or printed in black or dark blue ink. This rule is statewide, applying to all adult MDOC facilities.
All incoming mail must have a verifiable name and return address on the envelope. No cash may be sent to any resident.
Include the resident's name and MDOC number in the address.
Two-address system - know which address to use
Most MDOC facilities use two separate mailing addresses: one for first-class letters, and a different one for packages, newspapers, magazines, and legal mail. For Maine State Prison and Bolduc, both addresses are the same. For other facilities, they differ significantly.
Addresses for FIRST-CLASS LETTERS (non-legal):
Maine State Prison
Resident's Name & MDOC#
Maine State Prison
807 Cushing Road
Warren ME 04864-4600
Mountain View Correctional Facility
Resident's Name & MDOC#
Mountain View Correctional Facility
809 Cushing Road
Warren ME 04864-4600
Bolduc Correctional Facility
Resident's Name & MDOC#
Bolduc Correctional Facility
516 Cushing Rd.
Warren ME 04864
Maine Correctional Center
Resident's Name & MDOC#
Maine Correctional Center
813 Cushing Road
Warren, ME 04864
Downeast Correctional Facility
Resident's Name & MDOC#
Downeast Correctional Facility
811 Cushing Road
Warren, Maine 04864
Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center
Resident's Name & MDOC#
Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center
813 Cushing Road
Warren, ME 04864
Women's Center (housed at Maine Correctional Center)
Resident's Name & MDOC#
Maine Correctional Center
813 Cushing Road
Warren, ME 04864
Addresses for PACKAGES, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, AND LEGAL MAIL:
Maine State Prison: 807 Cushing Road, Warren ME 04864-4600 (same as letters)
Mountain View Correctional Facility: 1182 Dover Road, Charleston, Maine 04422
Bolduc Correctional Facility: 516 Cushing Rd., Warren ME 04864 (same as letters)
Maine Correctional Center: 17 Mallison Falls Road, Windham, Maine 04062
Downeast Correctional Facility: 64 Base Road, Machiasport, Maine 04655
Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center: c/o Maine Correctional Center, 17 Mallison Falls Road, Windham, Maine 04062
Women's Center: Maine Correctional Center, 17 Mallison Falls Road, Windham, Maine 04062
Key takeaway: If your person is at Mountain View, MCC, Downeast, SMWRC, or Women's Center, the letter address and the package/newspaper/legal mail address are different. The letter address sends mail to the Warren hub; the package/legal mail address goes to the facility's actual location.
Finding a resident's MDOC number
Use the Adult Resident / Adult Community Corrections Client Search at maine.gov/online/mdoc/search-and-deposit/index.htm.
Publications - books, magazines, newspapers
Newspapers and magazines are sent to the facility's physical package/publications address (not the Warren letter address for most facilities). Verify the specific facility's rules on approved publication sources by checking the facility's mail policy page at maine.gov/corrections.
Legal mail
Legal mail is sent directly to the facility's physical address - the package/legal mail address in the table above, not the Warren letter address.
The MDOC Mail Policy (policy 21.02) governs all correspondence. It is available at maine.gov/corrections.
Sending money
MDOC runs its own online deposit system through InforME. There is no JPay, Access Corrections, or other third-party vendor for MDOC trust account deposits.
Online deposits: maine.gov/online/correctionsdeposit/main.cgi
Payment: Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card
Requires: resident's MDOC number and date of birth
Limits:
Maximum $100 per day to a general (trust) account
Maximum $100 per day to a phone account
Maximum $200 per week per account
A single email address cannot be used for more than $100/day per account type
Funds are available approximately 3 business days after the transaction. Deposits are non-refundable. If depositing to both the general (trust) account and the phone account, both must be paid in a single transaction.
Phone calls
The MDOC homepage references AdvancePay phone services - AdvancePay is a Securus Technologies product. Verify the current phone service provider for each specific facility before setting up an account, as this can change. The MDOC resident search page also links to deposit and phone account information.
Maine county jails
Maine has 16 counties, each operating its own jail under the county sheriff. MDOC does not operate county jails. If your person is held in a county jail, that facility's mail and deposit rules apply - not the MDOC rules described here. Contact the specific county jail for current rules.
What to know before you send anything
All letters: 8½" x 11" white paper, black or dark blue ink only. No exceptions.
All mail must include a verifiable name and return address.
Most facilities use two addresses - one for letters, a different one for packages, newspapers, magazines, and legal mail. Use the correct address for what you're sending.
Find the MDOC number and facility at maine.gov/online/mdoc/search-and-deposit/index.htm.
Deposits through Maine's own InforME system at maine.gov/online/correctionsdeposit/main.cgi. No JPay or Access Corrections. $100/day max per account type; 3-business-day posting delay.
County jails operate independently - verify with each specific jail.
Related pages:
/prisons/maine
How to send money to a Maine inmate
Send mail and photos through InmateAid
Arrest Record Search (affiliate)
Frequently asked questions
Where do I mail a letter to a Maine DOC resident?
To the facility's first-class letter address, which for most facilities routes through Warren, Maine. Include the resident's name and MDOC number. Mail to the Warren address for letters; use the facility's physical address for packages, newspapers, magazines, and legal mail. Find the specific addresses above or at maine.gov/corrections/mail_visiting.
What kind of paper and ink do I need?
White paper only, 8½" x 11", written or printed in black or dark blue ink. This applies to all MDOC adult facilities.
Why are there two different addresses?
Most facilities route regular first-class letters through a central Warren address, while packages, newspapers, magazines, and legal mail go directly to the facility's physical location. Using the wrong address for the type of mail you're sending means it may not reach your person.
How do I find the resident's MDOC number?
Use the Adult Resident Search at maine.gov/online/mdoc/search-and-deposit/index.htm.
How do I send money?
Online through Maine's own InforME deposit system at maine.gov/online/correctionsdeposit/main.cgi, using Visa or Mastercard. You will need the resident's MDOC number and date of birth. Max $100/day to a trust account and $100/day to a phone account. Funds post in approximately 3 business days.
Is there a JPay or Access Corrections option for Maine?
No. MDOC uses its own state-run deposit system through InforME.
What if my person is in a county jail?
County jails in Maine are not operated by MDOC. Contact the specific county jail directly for their mail and deposit rules. ====================================================================
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