How do I send a letter to a prisoner?

How do I send a letter to a prisoner?

There are some general rules that you need to follow so that your letter reaches its destination.

  1. Write the full name of the prisoner.
  2. Include the prisoner’s ID number.
  3. Write your name and the return address on the envelope and in the letter.
  4. Choose the correct envelope size.
  5. Don’t put perfume on the letter.

How do I write to a prisoner in NZ?

Prisoners write handwritten letters which those outside reply to by email – the quickest way to get messages to an inmate, Lamusse says. All communications go through PNCA and are private on both ends, with no addresses or last names given.

How do I email a prisoner in NZ?

If you are not sure which prison the person is now in, you can email [email protected]. Please include details of the person you don’t want calls from, and your phone number so we can take it off their list.

How do I write to a prisoner?

You can contact a prisoner by writing to them. Write the person’s prisoner number on the envelope. Normally there’s no limit on the number of letters you can send. Most letters sent to and from prison are checked by prison staff.

What can you send to a prisoner NZ?

Each prison has a list of approved items, these include:

  • a radio/CD or tape player.
  • an electric jug or flask.
  • a fan.
  • a limited number of books and magazines.
  • religious material.

How do you get in touch with a prisoner?

Should I write a letter to a prisoner?

If you know someone who is incarcerated, you should consider writing to him or her in prison but be sure to be clear about how often you can write. If you want to become a pen pal with a prisoner, there are numerous organizations and businesses that can help facilitate that relationship.

What can I send to a prisoner in NZ?

Except in some circumstances, offenders are allowed to have certain approved items in their cells. Each prison has a list of approved items, these include: a radio/CD or tape player….Personal hygiene and grooming products

  • aerosols.
  • sprays.
  • glass containers.
  • products containing alcohol.
  • nail polish/remover.