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How to mail a letter to an inmate at Manson Youth Institution

To write to someone held at Manson Youth Institution, address your envelope to the inmate's full committed name and inmate number, Manson Youth Institution, 42 Jarvis Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. Manson Youth Institution is a youth correctional institution in Cheshire, Connecticut, operated by the Connecticut Department of Correction.

Inmate mail — Manson Youth Institution

[Inmate's full committed name]  [inmate number]
Manson Youth Institution
42 Jarvis Street
Cheshire, CT  06410

Put the inmate's full committed name and inmate 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 inmate number is returned.

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Manson Youth Institution, 42 Jarvis Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 — the institution's inmate-mail address, not its street address.
  • Connecticut sends mail to each facility directly. Address it to the incarcerated person’s full committed name and inmate number, then the facility’s own address.
  • Put your full name and return address in the top-left corner. Mail without the inmate number or a return address can be rejected (governed by Administrative Directive 10.7).
  • Use blue or black ink — no felt markers or crayons. Incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery.
  • Confirm the person’s current facility on CT DOC’s inmate information search before mailing — people are transferred between facilities without notice.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the person is still at Manson Youth Institution

    Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm they are still at Manson Youth Institution — and double-check the inmate number — before you mail anything, using the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC)'s official inmate locator.

  2. 2

    Address it exactly

    First line: the inmate's full committed name and inmate number. Then Manson Youth Institution, 42 Jarvis Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. 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.

  4. 4

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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Manson Youth Institution?

Put the inmate's full committed name and inmate number on the first line, then Manson Youth Institution, 42 Jarvis Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. Include your full first and last name and return address on the envelope.

Is mail to Manson Youth Institution opened, read, or scanned?

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

What can I send to Manson Youth Institution — photos, cards, or books?

Photos are generally allowed; no polaroids or laminated photos, and nothing nude or sexually explicit. Books and magazines must come directly from a publisher or approved vendor, not in personal mail.

What can't I mail to Manson Youth Institution?

Do not send: Cash, checks, money orders, or postage stamps; Any item other than paper (no polaroids, laminated items, or enclosures); Nude, sexually explicit, or contraband-promoting content; Felt markers, crayons, stickers, glitter, glue, tape, perfume, or lipstick; Publications not sent directly from a publisher or approved vendor. 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 Manson Youth Institution before mailing, since the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) 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 Connecticut inmate mail rules — what you can and can’t send, photos & more →

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