Sending Mail and Packages

Writing letters can be an important and inexpensive way to maintain a close relationship with someone who is incarcerated. Incarcerated Persons may purchase pre-stamped envelopes and may send and receive as many letters as they desire. Those without sufficient funds are provided a limited supply of envelopes. All mail—both incoming and outgoing—is inspected for safety and security. However, legal mail (mail between the incarcerated person and their attorney, the Facility Commander, the Board of State and Community Corrections, or other public officials) is opened only to check for contraband and is not read or scanned.

How to Address Mail

Please make sure to include both your return address and the recipient’s information clearly on the envelope: 

Return Address (your address):
Write this in the top left corner.  You must include:

• Sender's full return address
• Sender's full name (no nicknames or gang names)

Recipient Address (person in custody):
Write this in the center of the envelope

Incarcerated Person’s First and Last Name
Monroe Detention Center
140A Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776