Sending Mail to Scioto County Jail

Mailing Address

Use this exact format for all inmate mail:

Scioto County Jail
[Inmate Name]
1025 16th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Write the inmate’s full legal name clearly. All mail is inspected before it reaches the inmate.

Letters and Cards

Standard letters and cards are accepted. Write clearly 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 possible disciplinary action for the inmate.

Certified Money Orders by Mail

Certified money orders may be mailed to the inmate at the facility address above. Write the inmate’s full legal name in the memo section of the money order. Use certified money orders only. Personal checks and cash will not be processed.

For faster deposits, use Access Corrections online at accesscorrections.com or bring cash to the Administrative Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. See the Send Money guide.

Photos

The facility’s official page does not specify photo rules. Call (740) 355-8277 before mailing photos to confirm whether they are accepted and, if so:

• 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

The official page does not specify book or magazine rules. Call (740) 355-8277 to ask whether books and magazines are accepted and whether they must come from an approved publisher or retailer.

Care Packages

Items from the public are not accepted within the jail directly. If you want to send approved goods, use the Access Securepak care package program:

Go to accesscatalog.com and search for Scioto County Jail. Browse the approved items list and place an order. Packages ship directly to the facility through the program and go through inspection before delivery.

What Cannot Be Sent

Do not include any of the following in mail:

• Cash of any kind
• Packages or boxes from home
• Personal clothing or items
• Anything with adhesive (stickers, tape on letters)
• Food items not ordered through the approved program

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

If mail is returned, call (740) 355-8277 to ask the mailroom why. Common reasons include prohibited content, missing inmate name, or items not allowed at the facility. Correct the issue and resend.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at Scioto 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.