When sending letters or cards to an inmate at the Canyon County Detention Center, certain rules apply for the safety and security of the inmates and the facility.
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Cards or paper must not be larger than 8 1/2 x 11
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The FULL NAME and ADDRESS of the SENDER must be on the outside of the envelope
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Third party mail of any kind is not allowed
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NO:
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Stickers
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Perfume
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Lipstick/Gloss/Chapstick
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Tape
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Glitter
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Confetti
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Plastic
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Metal
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Ribbons
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String
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Gang references
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Unknown stains
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OR anything that may be deemed as contraband
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NO MUSICAL CARDS ARE ALLOWED
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PICTURES:
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No pictures larger than 5X7
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This includes printing out sheets of photos. They must be cut to size.
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No polaroid pictures are allowed
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No plastic or plastic coated pictures
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No pictures from a prison or other jail facility are allowed
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No Hand Signs of any kind in the photos
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No NUDE photos or any with content deemed inappropriate (this includes children)
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No photos containing partial nudity, swimsuits or underwear
Sending Books
Any books or magazines coming into the facility must be purchased and mailed from a bookstore or the publisher (in the case of a subscription). All books and magazines must be prepaid or they will be returned. Do not enclose letters, cards or personal messages with your books. Mail them in separately.
Books and Magazines:
NOT ALLOWED:
Any materials that are allowed or denied are done so at the sole discretion of the Sheriff's Office Jail Administration.