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How to send a letter to an inmate at Brown County Jail

To write to someone held at Brown County Jail, address the envelope to the inmate's full name and booking number, Brown County Jail, 22 Court St, Suite 1, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Brown County Jail is the jail for Brown County, South Dakota, run by the Brown County Sheriff's Office. Mail is opened and inspected — include your full return address, and double-check the person is still in custody, since people are released or moved from a county jail quickly.

Inmate mail — Brown County Jail

[Inmate's full name]  [booking number]
Brown County Jail
22 Court St, Suite 1
Aberdeen, SD  57401

Put the inmate's full name and booking number on the first line, and your full return address in the corner — mail without either is usually rejected.

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Brown County Jail, 22 Court St, Suite 1, Aberdeen, SD 57401 — the jail's own mailroom.
  • Write the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope, plus your full return address, or the letter is returned.
  • All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before it reaches the inmate.
  • Do not enclose cash, checks, gift cards, or anything other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected.
  • All mail must come through the US Postal Service; hand-delivered mail is not accepted.
  • Legal mail is opened in the inmate's presence to protect privacy while still being checked for safety.
  • Newspapers and approved magazines must be delivered by USPS.
  • County jails move fast — people are released, bailed out, or transferred within days. Confirm the person is still in custody before mailing anything time-sensitive.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the person is still at the jail

    County-jail populations turn over quickly. Check the Brown County Sheriff's Office's online inmate roster to confirm they're still at Brown County Jail — and get their booking number — before you mail anything.

  2. 2

    Address it correctly

    First line: the inmate's full name and booking number. Then Brown County Jail, 22 Court St, Suite 1, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Add your full return address in the top-left corner.

  3. 3

    Keep the contents allowed

    A plain letter on white paper is always safest. All mail must come through the US Postal Service; hand-delivered mail is not accepted. No cash, gift cards, or any object other than paper.

  4. 4

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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Brown County Jail?

Put the inmate's full name and booking number on the first line, then Brown County Jail, 22 Court St, Suite 1, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Include your full return address in the top-left corner of the envelope.

Is mail to Brown County Jail opened or read?

Yes. All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery, and non-legal mail can be read.

What if they've been released or moved?

It happens fast at a county jail — people bond out or transfer within days, and the letter won't be forwarded. Check the Brown County Sheriff's Office's inmate roster to confirm they're still at Brown County Jail before you send.

What can I send to Brown County Jail?

All mail must come through the US Postal Service; hand-delivered mail is not accepted. Legal mail is opened in the inmate's presence to protect privacy while still being checked for safety. Newspapers and approved magazines must be delivered by USPS. When in doubt, a plain letter on white paper is always accepted.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes, if you include a complete return address. PostPal prints your return address on the letter for you.

Sources

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

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