ODOC Digital Mail address, physical location, photo rules, and what reading materials are allowed inside OSP.
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Oklahoma DOC facilities use ODOC Digital Mail for general correspondence. Letters are scanned and delivered electronically to inmates, which cuts down on delivery delays. Physical mail is still accepted at the facility address for authorized items. Photos can be sent digitally through JPay messaging. Books and magazines have strict source and content rules.
ODOC Digital Mail is the fastest way to reach an inmate at OSP. Letters sent to the following address are scanned and delivered electronically. Write the address exactly as shown on the envelope:
Envelope format:
[Inmate First Name & Last - Inmate ID #] Securus Digital Mail Center PO Box 223566 Dallas, TX 75222-3566
Digital Mail cuts the time between mailing and delivery and helps keep contraband out of the facility.
Some items must go directly to the physical facility address. Write the address exactly as shown on the envelope:
Envelope format:
[Inmate First Name & Last - Inmate ID #] Oklahoma State Penitentiary 1301 N. West Street McAlester, OK 74502-0097
If you’re not sure whether an item should go through Digital Mail or the physical address, call the facility at (918) 423-4700 for guidance.
JPay lets you send digital photos and short messages. Photos uploaded through JPay are reviewed before delivery. To send a photo:
Physical photos are also accepted if they follow these rules: no nudity, violence, or maps; the inmate’s name and ID number printed on the back; no Polaroids or damaged prints.
Books and magazines must come directly from the publisher or a recognized retailer like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Softcover only; hardcovers are not accepted. Write the inmate’s name and ID number on the inside cover. Used books and library discards are not accepted.
All incoming mail is inspected for contraband and content that could threaten facility security. Inmates can lose mail privileges if prohibited items turn up.
The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at Oklahoma State Penitentiary 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.
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ODOC Digital Mail (fastest): [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Securus Digital Mail Center, PO Box 223566, Dallas, TX 75222-3566. Physical mail: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Oklahoma State Penitentiary, 1301 N. West Street, McAlester, OK 74502-0097.
MailYes. Photos can be sent digitally through JPay messaging or as physical prints. Digital photos are reviewed before delivery. Physical photos must not show nudity, violence, or maps, and need the inmate's name and ID number on the back. You can also send photos through Pigeonly, which prints and mails them for you.
MailBooks and magazines must come directly from a publisher or retailer like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Softcover only. Hardcovers and used books are not accepted.
MailNo. Cash, personal checks, and money orders are not accepted in the mail. Use JPay for money transfers instead.
MailODOC Digital Mail is usually delivered within a few days. Physical mail through the U.S. Postal Service can take longer depending on origin and processing.
MailProhibited items include paper clips, staples, glitter, stickers, scented paper, hardcovers, Polaroids, cash, checks, maps, and content showing nudity or violence. All mail is inspected before delivery.
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