Mail and Photos for a Krome Detainee

Why Krome’s Mail Rules Are Different

Krome holds people in civil immigration detention under ICE, not people sentenced to Florida state prison. That means the FDOC centralized mail system, which routes all Florida DOC personal mail through a single Tampa processing address, does not apply here. Do not send mail intended for a Krome detainee to the FDOC Tampa PO Box. That address is exclusively for Florida state prison inmates.

Confirm the Correct Mailing Address First

The specific, current mailing address ICE uses for personal mail to detainees at Krome was not confirmed through a live official source during this research. Before sending anything, call the detainee information line at (305) 207-2001 (8 AM to 4 PM) and ask for:

• The exact current mailing address for personal correspondence
• The correct format for writing the detainee’s name and A-Number on the envelope
• Any current restrictions on packaging, content, or photos

General Federal Detention Mail Practice

While this facility’s complete written mail policy wasn’t available to confirm in full, general federal immigration detention practice typically includes:

• A requirement that the sender’s name and return address appear on the envelope
• Inspection of incoming mail for contraband and prohibited content before it reaches the detainee
• Restrictions on certain packaging types that are harder to screen safely

Treat this as general background on how federal detention facilities commonly handle mail, not a confirmed, Krome-specific policy. Call (305) 207-2001 to confirm exactly what applies here.

What to Write on the Envelope

At minimum, expect to need:

• The detainee’s full legal name, exactly as recorded by ICE
• Their complete A-Number
• Your name and return address on the front of the envelope

Confirm the exact format ICE expects for Krome by calling (305) 207-2001, since an improperly addressed envelope can be delayed or returned.

Packaging and Content Rules

Federal detention facilities generally reject the same broad categories of mail that most correctional facilities reject, since they’re difficult to screen safely: padded envelopes, boxes, plastic bags, bubble wrap, hard card-stock envelopes, and anything with metal clasps or decorative attachments like stickers or glitter. Use a plain, standard envelope with a personal letter inside. Confirm any facility-specific exceptions by calling (305) 207-2001.

Sending Photos

Photo policies can vary between detention facilities. Some allow a limited number of photos per letter and restrict certain content categories, such as anything showing weapons, drug use, or gang-related material. Confirm Krome’s specific photo policy, including how many photos are allowed per envelope, by calling (305) 207-2001.

Books, Magazines, and Publications

Many detention facilities, including some ICE facilities, require books and publications to come directly from the publisher or an approved vendor instead of being mailed by family members. Whether this applies at Krome specifically was not confirmed during research. Ask (305) 207-2001 whether direct-mail books are accepted or whether they must go through an approved vendor.

Legal Mail

Correspondence from an attorney or the courts is generally treated with additional protection compared to routine personal mail. It’s often opened in the detainee’s presence instead of being pre-screened separately. If you are an attorney or process server with a time-sensitive filing, call (305) 207-2001 to confirm current legal mail handling procedures and any required markings on the envelope.

What Happens to Rejected Mail

Rejected mail at most detention facilities is either returned to the sender at the listed return address or destroyed, depending on the reason for rejection and current facility policy. This wasn’t specifically confirmed for Krome. If something you sent doesn’t seem to have reached the detainee, call (305) 207-2001 to ask what happened.

Pigeonly for Letters and Photos

Pigeonly prints and mails letters and photos on your behalf, handling the formatting and mailing so you don’t have to manage envelopes, stamps, or trips to the post office yourself. You write your letter or upload your photos online, and Pigeonly takes care of the rest through channels the facility accepts. Search for the detainee at https://pigeon.ly/search to get started.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at Krome North Service Processing Center is through Pigeonly. Upload your photos or write your letter online, and Pigeonly prints and mails everything to the facility for you, following the mail rules listed above.