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How to mail a letter to an inmate at Autry State Prison

To write to someone held at Autry State Prison, address your envelope to the inmate's full committed name and GDC ID number, Autry State Prison, P.O. Box 648, Pelham, GA 31779. Autry State Prison is a state prison in Pelham, Georgia, operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Inmate mail — Autry State Prison

[Inmate's full committed name]  [GDC ID number]
Autry State Prison
P.O. Box 648
Pelham, GA  31779

Put the inmate's full committed name and GDC ID number on the first line, and mail to the institution's inmate-mail address here — not its street address. Mail without a usable name and GDC ID number is returned.

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Autry State Prison, P.O. Box 648, Pelham, GA 31779 — the institution's inmate-mail address, not its street address.
  • Georgia delivers inmate mail to each prison directly. Address it to the inmate’s full committed name and GDC ID number, the unabbreviated prison name, and the facility’s mailing address (a P.O. box for many prisons, a street address for others).
  • Every envelope must show your full name and return address. Mail without a complete sender return address is rejected.
  • Both incoming and outgoing mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery. There is no limit on the number of pages, but nothing larger than 8" wide by 10" tall is allowed.
  • Confirm the person’s current facility on GDC’s offender lookup before mailing — people are transferred between prisons without notice.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the person is still at Autry State Prison

    Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm they are still at Autry State Prison — and double-check the GDC ID number — before you mail anything, using the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)'s official inmate locator.

  2. 2

    Address it exactly

    First line: the inmate's full committed name and GDC ID number. Then Autry State Prison, P.O. Box 648, Pelham, GA 31779. Add your full return address.

  3. 3

    Keep the contents allowed

    Plain letter-size paper is safest. Do not enclose cash, stamps, gift cards, or any object other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected. Check the mail rules above before adding photos.

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    Send it without a printer

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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Autry State Prison?

Put the inmate's full committed name and GDC ID number on the first line, then Autry State Prison, P.O. Box 648, Pelham, GA 31779. Include your full first and last name and return address on the envelope.

Is mail to Autry State Prison opened, read, or scanned?

Expect it to be. Incoming personal mail is opened and inspected for contraband and can be read under the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)'s rules.

What can I send to Autry State Prison — photos, cards, or books?

Up to 3–5 photos at a time, no larger than 4" x 6", with no nudity (no exposed genitalia, buttocks, or female breasts). Books and magazines must be ordered directly from an approved publisher or vendor — they cannot be sent as personal mail.

What can't I mail to Autry State Prison?

Do not send: Cash, personal checks, or postage stamps; Any item other than paper (no polaroids, laminated items, or enclosures); Nude or sexually explicit photos (exposed genitalia, buttocks, or female breasts); Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, perfume, lipstick, or crayon/marker; Books, magazines, or publications sent as personal mail. Prohibited items get the letter rejected or destroyed.

What if the person has been transferred or released?

The letter will not reliably reach them or come back to you. Confirm they are still at Autry State Prison before mailing, since the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) moves people without notice.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes, if you include a complete return address. Inmates can send outgoing mail, though they may need to cover their own postage. PostPal prints your return address for you.

Sources

Addresses verified August 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

See the full Georgia inmate mail rules — what you can and can’t send, photos & more →

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