Inmate
Message Line:
(701) 885-4131
Mailing Address:
<Inmate Name>
Lake Region Correctional Facility
222 Walnut Street West
Devils Lake, ND 58301
All correspondence must have a complete and valid return name and
address in the form:
<Sender Name>
<Street or Mailing Address>
<City, State, Zip Code>
Inmate Mail and Correspondence:
The Lake Region Jail has strict mail procedures that must
be followed for the safety and security of the facility, staff, and
inmates. Please follow these rules to reduce delays and ensure a
timely delivery of mail. The following is a sample of
Unacceptable items which will be returned to the sender or
confiscated:
•Drugs, weapons, hazardous materials, etc.
•Stationery, stamps, envelopes, post-its, etc.
•Publications that are held together by ordinary staples will not be
rejected. However, staff may remove the staples before delivering
the publications to the inmate.
•Paperclips, metal, plastic, laminations, balloons, jewelry, etc.
•Stickers, labels, tape, glue, or any adhesives on the inside or
outside of the envelope/letter.
•Musical cards, glitter, paint, string, etc.
•Mail containing bubble wrap or plastic.
•Padded envelopes.
• No Polaroid photographs or photos larger than 4"x6". Inmates are
not allowed to possess more than ten (????) photographs at any given
time.
•Photographs or pictures that are pornographic, nude, suggestive,
showing gangs, gang tattoos, or hand gestures (signs) are not
allowed.
•Money can be deposited into an inmate's account using the kiosk
between the doors at the LRLEC facility front entrance or online at
www.inmatecanteeen.com.
•Identification cards and phone cards are not allowed.
•Mail that does not have a return address will be labeled “Dead
Mail” and returned the USPS. Mail that does not have a complete
return address (Nick names or full name) will be returned to sender.
•Do not draw on the envelope, neatly print all information.
•Any items not listed which may compromise the security of the
facility.
Books, Newspapers, and Subscriptions:
The Jail will not accept books, newspapers or magazines mailed
from a book store or an individual. Books, newspapers, and magazines
will ONLY be accepted directly from the publisher or through online
services (Amazon, Barnes and Noble….etc.) on behalf of the
inmate. All publishers must be verifiable. No Hardcover
books are allowed to be sent to an inmate, only paperback books and
magazines will be accepted.
•No Hardcover Books/ Paperback only
•Must be from the publisher, No book stores. (Amazon, Barnes and
Noble, Borders, etc. are okay
•Publications that are held together by ordinary staples will not be
rejected. However, staff may remove the staples before delivering
the publications to the inmate.
•Books, Magazines, and Newspapers that contain photographs or
pictures that display drugs, pornography, nudity, suggestive, gangs,
gang tattoos, or hand gestures (signs) are not allowed
•No CD, DVD, or tapes allowed.
•No food products, cosmetic items, board games, personal clothing,
etc.
•No stationary, note pads, envelopes, stamps, pens, pencils,
etc. (These items may be purchased through commissary.)
•Inmates are not allowed to possess more than three ( 3 ) books at
any given time.
•Any material that appears to be obscene or tends to incite murder,
arson, riot, racism or otherwise compromises the security of the
facility will not be accepted.
•Any items not listed which may compromise the security of the
facility.
In the event that material is deemed prohibited, but otherwise
legal, it will be entered into the inmate's property.
Material that is determined to be contraband or illegal, will be
turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
The material will not be returned to sender.
Packages:
Inmates are allowed:
•Three pairs of socks
•Three underwear/boxer shorts with no buttons, strings or writing:
ALL unacceptable or improperly addressed inmate mail will be
returned to sender. |
