Mailing Requirements

  • All mail must be properly addressed with identification information to clearly identify the inmate in custody. Mail will be returned to sender if information is insufficient to reasonably determine the identity of the inmate for whom it is intended.
  • All letters must have a return address on the outside of the envelope. 
  • Only send a letter addressing one inmate in a single envelope. More than one inmate being mentioned in a single envelope will result in it being returned to the sender.
  • The volume of printed material (including newspaper and magazine clippings) is limited to what is included in a first-class letter, not exceeding one ounce in total weight.
  • Publications in paperback form (e.g. books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters) are permitted provided: They are mailed directly from the publisher or merchant, and they do not include nudity/partial nudity, sexually explicit content, obscenity or subversive material.

Privileged Mail

  • Privileged mail (legal mail) must come from the following persons: licensed attorney, judges and clerks of any federal, state or local court, the director of the state department of corrections and his/her staff, the President, Vice-President, and Attorney General of the United states, The Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General of any state, any member of the state legislature and any parole board member and must have official markings on the outside of the envelope and will be opened in the presence of the inmate and checked for contraband but will not be censored. Any mail otherwise designated “privileged” loses the status if it arrives via an intermediary.
  • All non-privileged mail will be opened and checked for contraband prior to delivery to inmate.
  • Non-privileged mail is subject to review and monitoring. 

Where to Send Legal Mail and Paperback Books

  • All legal mail will still be sent to Inmate Name, 141 W Elm, Wichita KS 67203.
  • Paperback books from the publisher will be sent to; Inmate Name, 141 W. Elm, Wichita KS 67203. Limit 2 per week, any package with more than 2 will be returned to the publisher.

Unacceptable Mail 

Items that are unacceptable will not be separated or thrown out. The entire envelope with its original contents will be returned to sender. Packages containing multiple books will be returned to sender if contents include hardback books, spiral notebooks, plastic disks, art supplies etc.

  • If you send pictures or drawings, they will be scanned and sent electronically to inmates. If you are wanting to have the picture or drawing back, you must send a self-addressed stamped envelope in with the letter so they can be returned to you. All mail that is scanned will be destroyed after 60 days. 
  • Inmates housed in the Sedgwick County Jail are prohibited from writing to each other unless writing family members and the inmate must receive prior approval. Letters containing inmate to inmate mail will be returned. If it is deemed that inmates are attempting to circumvent this mail policy, they may lose privileges.
  • Mail addressed to inmates who are no longer in custody will be stamped "Return to Sender, Inmate No Longer in Custody" and returned.
  • Cashier’s checks, cash and money orders are not accepted through the mail. Mail containing these items will be returned to sender.
  • Packages mailed to inmates will not be accepted but will be returned to sender unopened.
  • Mail containing unacceptable items, sexually explicit content/drawings in letters or contraband will be returned with a note of explanation.
  • Items that are impossible to inspect without destruction will be returned to sender (glued items, greeting cards).

Emailing Inmates

Friends and family may email inmates. To do so please visit jailatm.com and create an account. All emails cost .50 cents to send. Inmates will read emails at no cost. If they respond to emails it will cost .50 cents.