Mail and Photos at London Correctional Institution

Mailing Address

Use this exact format on every piece of mail:

[Inmate Full Legal Name] [ODRC Offender Number] London Correctional Institution P.O. Box 69 London, OH 43140

Include both the full legal name and the ODRC offender number on every envelope. Using a nickname or leaving out the ODRC number can cause the mail to be delayed, misrouted, or withheld.

Letters and Cards

Standard letters and greeting cards are accepted. All non-privileged mail is opened and inspected before delivery. Keep this in mind with what you write, because anything inside the envelope will be read by staff before the inmate receives it.

Avoid adding anything to the outside of the envelope (stickers, glitter, wax seals) and avoid affixing items to the interior pages. Anything physically attached to correspondence may cause the mail to be rejected.

Photos

Photo policies at ODRC facilities can vary by institution and are subject to change. Before sending photos to London CI, call (740) 852-2454 to confirm:

• How many photos are allowed per envelope
• Whether standard printed photos are accepted or only specific types
• Any content restrictions (nudity is prohibited at all ODRC facilities)
• Whether Polaroids are allowed

Standard printed photos in a plain envelope are the safest format. Do not send photo albums, framed photos, or photos attached to paper or cards.

Packages

Package policies at ODRC facilities are governed by state regulations and can change. Before sending any package to London CI, call (740) 852-2454 to ask:

• Whether packages from approved vendors are currently allowed
• Which vendors are on the approved list
• Annual package limits
• What categories are permitted (food, clothing, personal care, etc.)

Do not send packages directly from your home address. These will typically be refused regardless of contents.

Books and Magazines

Books and magazines must be shipped directly from a publisher or retailer to London CI. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers can ship directly to the facility. You can order online and enter the facility address (P.O. Box 69, London, OH 43140) as the shipping address.

Do not mail books from your home, even if they are new and still in the packaging. Books arriving from private individuals are not accepted.

Legal Mail

Mail to or from an attorney is handled under a separate procedure. Mark the envelope clearly as “Legal Mail” and include the attorney’s return address. Legal mail may be opened in the presence of the inmate but should not be read by staff.

If you are an attorney or legal representative sending documents, call London CI at (740) 852-2454 to confirm current legal mail procedures.

What Gets Rejected

Mail that will be withheld or refused includes:

• Mail with no return address or incomplete inmate information
• Envelopes containing items glued, taped, or affixed to pages
• Photos that violate content rules (nudity, prohibited imagery)
• Books or magazines not shipped directly from a publisher or retailer
• Packages from unapproved vendors
• Mail containing threats, plans for violence, or escape-related content
• Inmate-to-inmate mail (prohibited and will be destroyed)
• Contraband of any kind

Rejected mail may be withheld without automatic notification. If a piece of mail doesn’t arrive after a reasonable time, call (740) 852-2454 to ask about its status.

Tips for Consistent Delivery

• Always include a return address with your full name and street address.
• Double-check the ODRC offender number against the inmate’s official paperwork before mailing.
• Mail letters early in the week to reduce weekend processing delays.
• When in doubt about whether an item is allowed, call (740) 852-2454 before mailing.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at London Correctional Institution 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.