Sending Mail to Ross County Jail

Mailing Address

Use this exact format for all inmate mail:

[Inmate Full Legal Name, Inmate ID Number]
Ross County Jail
28 North Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601

Write the inmate’s full legal name clearly. Nicknames or incomplete names may cause mail to be returned.

Letters and Cards

Standard letters and cards are accepted. Write on plain paper in a standard envelope. Avoid envelopes with unusual coatings or padding. Content that includes threats, describes illegal activity, or could compromise jail security may result in the mail being rejected and potential disciplinary action for the inmate.

Money Orders by Mail

Money orders are accepted by mail. Write the inmate’s full legal name and ID number in the memo section. Mail to 28 North Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Do not send cash.

For faster deposits, use Access Corrections online at accesscorrections.com, the lobby kiosk, or call 866-345-1884. See the Send Money guide.

Photos

Current photo policies are not published on the official website. Call (740) 773-1187 before mailing photos to confirm:

• Whether photos are currently accepted
• Maximum number per envelope
• Accepted print size
• Content restrictions (no explicit images, no gang symbols)
• Format requirements (no Polaroids, no laminated images)

Books and Magazines

Call (740) 773-1187 to confirm whether books and magazines are accepted and whether they must come from an approved publisher or retailer.

No Cash in the Mail

Do not include cash in any envelope. Use Access Corrections, the lobby kiosk, or phone deposit at 866-345-1884 to add money to the inmate’s account.

Legal Mail

Mail from attorneys, courts, and government agencies is treated as privileged legal mail. It is opened only in the inmate’s presence to check for contraband, then delivered sealed. Mark the envelope “Legal Mail” and include the attorney’s bar number or firm letterhead.

What to Do If Mail Is Rejected

Call (740) 773-1187 and ask why the mail was returned. Common causes include prohibited content, missing inmate name or ID, or items not allowed at the facility.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at Ross County Jail 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.