Indiana Correctional Facilities & Mailing Guidelines

Navigating prison mailing policies can be complex. We provide up-to-date facility details and regulatory guidance to ensure your educational materials reach your loved ones safely and without delay.

Everything You Need to Know About Mailing Book

Before sending a book, review the important mailing requirements and facility guidelines.
Learn what you need to know to help ensure your books reach your loved one successfully.

Send With Care

Indiana state prisons only accept books sent directly from approved commercial vendors or publishers. Books sent by individuals from home will be rejected immediately.

From Home to Hands

Send something meaningful from the comfort of your home and give your loved one a new opportunity to read and learn.

Allowed Content

No maps of local areas, nudity, or material promoting violence/gang activity. Each facility has a local committee that reviews incoming literature.

Quantity Restrictions

Most Indiana facilities limit shipments to 3-5 books per package. Exceeding this may lead to entire shipment delays.

Indiana State Facility Directory

Find specific mailing addresses and security levels for major IDOC locations. Always verify the individual’s DOC number before shipping

Branchville Correctional Facility

Chain O’ Lakes Correctional Facility

Edinburgh Correctional Facility

Indiana State Prison

Indiana Women’s Prison

Miami Correctional Facility

Indiana State Sheriff's Office

Learn more about Indiana Sheriff’s Offices, their responsibilities, and resources available to communities across the state.

Cass County Sheriff's Department

Lagrange County Sheriff's Office

Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office

Ohio County Sheriff's Office

Porter County Sheriff's Office

help break the cycle of recidivism

 Studies show that incarcerated individuals who read are 43% less likely to return to prison. Your donation or book purchase directly impacts a life.