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South Carolina prison mail & photo rules checker
Tick what you plan to send and see SCDC (South Carolina)'s official rules for it before it gets rejected. Pick a prison for its mailing address.
All official mail rules we have for South Carolina
- Address mail with the person's incarcerated name, SCDC number, living/dorm unit, institution name and the institution's full address. Put your full return address in the upper left corner. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- Up to 10 photos per envelope. No cash, stamps or writing materials. Books must come directly from one of SCDC's approved book vendors. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- General population inmates may receive books, magazines, newspapers if they are sent directly from the publisher or from a publication supplier (licensed bookstore) and if they are paid for in advance. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- A legitimate invoice or receipt on business stationary/letterhead must be enclosed with the publication(s) received from one of the approved vendors showing the publication was paid for in advance. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Write the person's name and ID number only on the envelope; this page never asks for them. Rules change and can differ by prison; the prison's posted rules win. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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