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How to send a letter to an inmate at Yavapai County Detention Center

To write to someone held at Yavapai County Detention Center, address the envelope to the inmate's full name and booking number, Yavapai County Detention Center, 255 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301. Yavapai County Detention Center is the jail for Yavapai County, Arizona, run by the Yavapai 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 — Yavapai County Detention Center

[Inmate's full name]  [booking number]
Yavapai County Detention Center
255 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ  86301

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 Yavapai County Detention Center, 255 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 — 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.
  • Use pencil, blue or black ink, or typed black ink only — gel ink is not accepted.
  • No stickers, polaroid photos, cash, or personal checks.
  • Include a full return address and the inmate's booking number 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 Yavapai County Sheriff's Office's online inmate roster to confirm they're still at Yavapai County Detention Center — 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 Yavapai County Detention Center, 255 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301. 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. Use pencil, blue or black ink, or typed black ink only — gel ink 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 Yavapai County Detention Center?

Put the inmate's full name and booking number on the first line, then Yavapai County Detention Center, 255 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301. Include your full return address in the top-left corner of the envelope.

Is mail to Yavapai County Detention Center 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 Yavapai County Sheriff's Office's inmate roster to confirm they're still at Yavapai County Detention Center before you send.

What can I send to Yavapai County Detention Center?

Use pencil, blue or black ink, or typed black ink only — gel ink is not accepted. No stickers, polaroid photos, cash, or personal checks. Include a full return address and the inmate's booking number 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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