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How to send a letter to an inmate at Henrico County Jail West

To write to someone held at Henrico County Jail West, address the envelope to the inmate's full name and inmate ID number, Henrico County Jail West, PO Box 3368, Henrico, VA 23228-9768. Henrico County Jail West is the jail for Henrico County, Virginia, run by the Henrico 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 — Henrico County Jail West

[Inmate's full name]  [inmate ID number]
Henrico County Jail West
PO Box 3368
Henrico, VA  23228-9768

Put the inmate's full name and inmate ID 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 Henrico County Jail West, PO Box 3368, Henrico, VA 23228-9768 — the jail's own mailroom.
  • Write the inmate's full name and inmate ID number on the envelope, plus your full return address, or the letter is returned.
  • Incoming mail is opened, inspected, and photocopied — the inmate receives a copy, not your original. Send copies of anything you want to keep.
  • Do not enclose cash, checks, gift cards, or anything other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected.
  • All incoming mail is scanned on-site to screen for contraband.
  • Mail is received Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding weekends and holidays.
  • Include a full return address on the envelope.
  • 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 Henrico County Sheriff's Office's online inmate roster to confirm they're still at Henrico County Jail West — and get their inmate ID number — before you mail anything.

  2. 2

    Address it correctly

    First line: the inmate's full name and inmate ID number. Then Henrico County Jail West, PO Box 3368, Henrico, VA 23228-9768. 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 incoming mail is scanned on-site to screen for contraband. 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 Henrico County Jail West?

Put the inmate's full name and inmate ID number on the first line, then Henrico County Jail West, PO Box 3368, Henrico, VA 23228-9768. Include your full return address in the top-left corner of the envelope.

Is mail to Henrico County Jail West opened or read?

Yes. Incoming mail is opened, inspected, and photocopied — the inmate gets the copy, and your original is kept in their property or discarded. 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 Henrico County Sheriff's Office's inmate roster to confirm they're still at Henrico County Jail West before you send.

What can I send to Henrico County Jail West?

All incoming mail is scanned on-site to screen for contraband. Mail is received Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding weekends and holidays. Include a full return address on the envelope. 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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