Mail and Photos at North Broward Detention Center

Why This Page Differs From FDOC State Prison Guides

Florida state prisons route all inmate personal mail through one centralized address in Tampa, where it’s opened, scanned, and delivered digitally. County jails, including North Broward Detention Center, generally handle mail differently, often accepting it directly at the facility instead of through a centralized statewide system. Do not send mail to the FDOC Tampa PO Box for anyone held at this facility. That address is for Florida state prisons only.

Confirm the Correct Address Before Sending Anything

Because this facility’s exact current mailing address and format could not be confirmed through a live official source during research, call 954-831-5900 before mailing a letter, card, or photo. Ask for:

• The exact mailing address to use for personal correspondence
• The correct format for writing the inmate’s name and booking number on the envelope
• Whether the facility uses any digital mail scanning system, which some Florida county jails have adopted in recent years

What to Include on the Envelope

Even without a confirmed address format for this specific facility, most county jails require at minimum:

• The inmate’s full legal name
• Their booking or jail identification number
• Your name and return address on the front of the envelope

Confirm the exact format BSO expects for North Broward Detention Center by calling 954-831-5900, since an incorrectly formatted envelope can delay or prevent delivery.

Packaging Rules

Even where this facility’s specific packaging policy wasn’t posted online, most Florida county jails reject the same general categories of mail because they’re difficult to screen safely or could conceal contraband:

• Padded envelopes or bubble mailers
• Boxes or packages of any kind
• Plastic bags or bubble wrap
• Hard card-stock or reinforced envelopes
• Envelopes with metal clasps or decorative attachments
• Stickers, glitter, or scented additions

Use a plain, standard envelope with a personal letter inside. Confirm any facility-specific exceptions by calling 954-831-5900.

Sending Photos

Photo policy can vary widely between jails. Some allow a limited number of photos per letter, while others restrict content more strictly than a general letter. Confirm North Broward Detention Center’s photo policy, including any limit on the number of photos per envelope and content restrictions, by calling 954-831-5900. In general, avoid photos showing nudity, gang-related content, weapons, or drug use, since these categories are almost universally rejected at correctional facilities.

Books, Magazines, and Publications

County jails commonly handle books and magazines differently than Florida state prisons. Some require publications to come directly from the publisher or an approved retailer instead of being mailed by a family member. Ask BSO whether North Broward Detention Center accepts books and magazines mailed directly, or whether they must come from an approved vendor, by calling 954-831-5900.

Legal and Certified Mail

Legal mail, meaning correspondence from an attorney or the courts, is typically handled with more protection than routine personal mail, often opened in the inmate’s presence instead of being pre-screened. Confirm the correct address and any special marking requirements for legal mail at this facility by calling 954-831-5900. If you’re an attorney or process server with a time-sensitive filing, call ahead to confirm current handling procedures.

What Happens to Rejected Mail

Rejected mail is generally either returned to the sender at the listed return address or destroyed, depending on the reason for rejection and the facility’s policy. This facility’s specific rejected-mail procedure was not confirmed. If you send something and it doesn’t seem to reach the inmate, call 954-831-5900 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 inmate 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 North Broward Detention 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.