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Mail & Photos to Green River. Address & Rules

Use the P.O. Box and put the KY DOC number on every envelope.

Overview

To send mail to Green River, address it to the person’s full name and KY DOC number at the facility P.O. Box. All mail is opened and checked for contraband before it reaches the person. Photos are allowed, but they must follow the rules. A letter without a DOC number can be delayed or returned.

Quick Facts

Mailing address: Green River Correctional Complex, P.O. Box 9300, Central City, KY 42330.
Put the person's full name and KY DOC number on every envelope.
All mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery.
Photos should be standard 4x6 prints. No Polaroids or instant photos.
No nudity, weapons, drugs, alcohol, or gang content in photos or letters.
Cards with glitter, stickers, or attached items are usually not allowed.
Confirm package and book rules with the facility before sending.

The Correct Mailing Address

Send all personal mail to:

[Full Name and KY DOC Number] Green River Correctional Complex P.O. Box 9300 Central City, KY 42330

The DOC number is the most important part. Without it, staff may not be able to match the mail to the right person, and your letter can be delayed or sent back. Find the number with the inmate search guide.

What Happens to Your Mail

All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before it reaches the person. This is normal for state prisons. Legal mail is handled under separate rules and is opened in front of the person, not read by staff.

Write the return address clearly. Mail with no return address may be rejected.

Sending Photos

Photos are a great way to stay close. To make sure they get through:

Send standard 4x6 prints
Do not send Polaroids or instant photos
Keep the count reasonable per envelope
Avoid anything explicit, or images showing weapons, drugs, alcohol, or gang signs

Write the person’s name and DOC number lightly on the back of each photo in case it gets separated from the envelope.

What Not to Send

Cards with glitter, stickers, tape, or attached items
Anything that looks like contraband
Cash (use JPay to send money instead)
Books or magazines sent by you directly, unless the facility allows it

Packages and Books

Package and publication rules are stricter and can change. Books and magazines often have to come straight from a publisher or approved seller. Before you mail anything beyond a letter or photos, call Green River at (270) 754-5415 to confirm the current rules so your package is not returned.

Families Also Ask

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What is the mailing address for Green River Correctional Complex?

Send mail to: [Full Name and KY DOC Number], Green River Correctional Complex, P.O. Box 9300, Central City, KY 42330. The DOC number is required on every envelope or your mail can be delayed or returned.

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Can I send photos, and are there rules?

Yes. Send standard 4x6 prints, not Polaroids. Avoid anything explicit or images showing weapons, drugs, alcohol, or gang content. Write the person's name and DOC number lightly on the back of each photo.

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Will my letter be read?

All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery, which is standard for state prisons. Legal mail follows separate rules and is opened in front of the person rather than read by staff.

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Can I mail a book or package?

Maybe, but the rules are strict and change often. Books and magazines usually must come directly from a publisher or approved seller. Call Green River at (270) 754-5415 to confirm current package rules before you send anything.

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Can I send cash in a letter?

No. Do not mail cash. Use JPay to put money on the person's account online, in the app, by phone, or with cash at MoneyGram. See the send money guide for the steps.

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