Little Sandy Mail & Photos. Mailing Address and Rules

Mailing Address for Little Sandy Correctional Complex

Use this address for all personal mail to an inmate at Little Sandy:

[Inmate Full Legal Name] [KY DOC Number] Little Sandy Correctional Complex 505 Prison Connector Sandy Hook, Kentucky 41171

Use the U.S. Postal Service. Private carriers like FedEx and UPS are not standard for inmate correspondence at state prisons. Always include the KY DOC number. The mail room at Little Sandy processes a large volume of mail daily and uses the DOC number to route it correctly.

Writing Letters

There is no restriction on how many letters you can write or how long they can be. Include your full name and return address on every envelope.

All general correspondence at Little Sandy is opened and inspected for contraband before it is delivered to the inmate. Plan for letters to take 5 to 10 days to arrive after mailing. Legal mail from attorneys is handled separately under Kentucky DOC policy and may only be opened in the inmate’s presence.

Keep envelopes plain. Do not seal them with stickers, tape over the flap, or add any materials inside the envelope other than your letter and photos.

Sending Photos

Kentucky DOC facilities generally permit personal photographs, subject to content restrictions. Standard 4x6 print photos are the safest choice. Keep photos appropriate: avoid nudity or sexually suggestive content, which will typically be confiscated.

The specific photo policies at Little Sandy (limits on number, Polaroid restrictions, content details) are governed by Kentucky DOC Correctional Policies and Procedures (CPP). For current rules, call Little Sandy at (606) 738-6133 or check corrections.ky.gov for updates.

Books and Magazines

Book and magazine policies at Kentucky DOC facilities typically require publications to come directly from the publisher or an approved retailer. Sending books from home may not be permitted. Call (606) 738-6133 to confirm the current book and magazine rules before ordering.

Package Policy

Kentucky DOC has strict rules about packages sent to inmates. In general, packages from home are not permitted. Confirm with the facility before sending anything other than letters and photos. Visitors bringing items to the facility are also subject to strict limits (up to $40 in $1 bills and silver change, one plastic bottle, and three diapers for infant care).

Tobacco-Free Facility

Little Sandy Correctional Complex is a tobacco-free institution. Do not include any tobacco products in mail or packages. All inmates and staff are prohibited from using tobacco on the grounds.

If Your Mail Is Returned

If a letter is returned, check that the name and DOC number on the envelope match exactly what is shown in KOOL at kool.corrections.ky.gov. If the person was recently transferred, their address may have changed. Call (606) 738-6133 to confirm they are still at Little Sandy before sending more mail.