How to mail a letter to an inmate at Mississippi State Penitentiary

To write to someone held at Mississippi State Penitentiary, address your envelope to the inmate's full committed name and MDOC number, Mississippi State Penitentiary, PO Box 1057, Parchman, MS 38738. Mississippi State Penitentiary is a state prison in Parchman, Mississippi, operated by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Under the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)'s rules, incoming personal mail is opened and scanned at the facility, and the inmate receives a digital scan or printout rather than your original.

Inmate mail — Mississippi State Penitentiary

[Inmate's full committed name]  [MDOC number]
Mississippi State Penitentiary
PO Box 1057
Parchman, MS  38738

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

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Key facts

Send mail to Mississippi State Penitentiary, PO Box 1057, Parchman, MS 38738 — the institution's inmate-mail address, not its street address.
Mississippi State Penitentiary is located at MS Hwy 49 West, Parchman, MS, but inmate mail must go to the mailing address above — a letter sent to the street address can be returned.
Mississippi sends mail to each facility directly — address it to the person's full name and MDOC number, then their current housing unit, then the facility's own mailing address.
Include your full name and return address on the envelope; mail without a return address can be rejected.
Incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery, and facilities may photocopy correspondence rather than pass along the original.
Confirm the person's current facility before mailing — Mississippi inmates are transferred between institutions without notice.
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How to send your letter

1
Confirm the person is still at Mississippi State Penitentiary
Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm they are still at Mississippi State Penitentiary — and double-check the MDOC number — before you mail anything, using the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)'s official inmate locator.
2
Address it exactly
First line: the inmate's full committed name and MDOC number. Then Mississippi State Penitentiary, PO Box 1057, Parchman, MS 38738. Add your full return address.
3
Keep the contents allowed
Plain letter-size paper is safest. Remember it will be opened and scanned, so send copies of photos or documents you are willing to lose. 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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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Mississippi State Penitentiary?

Put the inmate's full committed name and MDOC number on the first line, then Mississippi State Penitentiary, PO Box 1057, Parchman, MS 38738. Include your full first and last name and return address on the envelope.

Is mail to Mississippi State Penitentiary opened, read, or scanned?

Yes. Under the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)'s rules, incoming personal mail is opened and scanned at the facility, and the inmate receives a photocopy or digital scan rather than your original. Originals are not returned to you.

What can I send to Mississippi State Penitentiary — photos, cards, or books?

Up to 7 photos per envelope; use blue or black ink for the letter itself. Softcover books and publications must be sent directly from a publisher, distributor, or approved vendor — up to 3 books per order.

What can't I mail to Mississippi State Penitentiary?

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; Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, perfume, lipstick, or crayon/marker. 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 Mississippi State Penitentiary before mailing, since the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) 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 September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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