Mail Regulations for Joe

Mail Regulations

 

1)      No more then three paperback books may be received at one time, the package must say “Contains paperback books, Authorized by BOP” or similar writing.

2)      No more then four magazines may be received at one time:  the package must say “Contains magazines, Authorized by BOP”

3)      Any parcel that weighs more then 16 oz is considered to be a package and will be refused at the post office without being opened, unless properly marked.  Write on the outside what is inside; letters, pictures, etc.  A package is any item including envelopes, which are too thick for staff to feel and easily determine what the contents are.

4)      Stamps may not be received through the mail.

5)      Newspapers and hardcover books must be received directly from the publisher.  Although you can tear the hardcover and send as a paperback.

6)      Musical greeting cards are not allowed.

7)      Stationary and writing materials may not be received through the mail.

      Sexually explicit photos are not allowed.