Mail and Photos to Westmoreland County Prison

The Correct Mailing Address

Address letters and photos like this:

[Inmate's Full Name and Booking Number]
Westmoreland County Prison
3000 S. Grande Boulevard
Greensburg, PA 15601

Include the inmate’s full name and booking number on every piece so it can be matched and delivered correctly.

Letter Length and Format

Letters are capped at 3 pages, front and back. Write in blue or black ink, or submit a typed letter. Longer letters risk being rejected or returned, so keep it within the limit.

Photo Rules

Genuine printed photographs are accepted, but Polaroid photos and photocopied or printer-produced images are not. Keep photo content appropriate, since anything explicit or otherwise inappropriate will be rejected. If you’re not sure whether a printed photo meets the format requirement, a standard drugstore or photo-lab print is generally the safest bet.

Send Photos Digitally as an Easier Alternative

Since Westmoreland County is picky about photo format, printed only, no Polaroids, no photocopies, sending photos digitally can be simpler. You can send photos and letters through Pigeonly without worrying about print type or running the risk of a photo getting rejected at the mailroom for the wrong format.

What’s Not Allowed

Padded envelopes aren’t accepted. Beyond that, avoid stickers, glitter, perfume, or other add-ons that could complicate mailroom screening. If you’re unsure whether something specific is allowed, call the prison at (724) 830-6000 before mailing it.

Legal Mail

Correspondence from an attorney marked as privileged legal mail generally follows different handling rules than general mail. Confirm specific procedures with the prison if you’re sending legal correspondence.

Books, Magazines, and Newspapers

The prison’s page doesn’t detail a specific policy on books or periodicals sent by mail. Many county jails only accept these directly from a publisher or approved retailer rather than personal copies, so call ahead to confirm what’s allowed before sending reading material.

If Mail Is Rejected

The prison’s mailroom will typically note the reason a piece of mail was rejected. If you don’t get a clear explanation, call (724) 830-6000 to ask directly.

Writing a First Letter

If it’s your first time writing, keep it simple: who you are, your relationship to the person, and that you intend to stay in touch. Given the 3-page cap, it also helps to plan what you want to say ahead of time rather than running out of room mid-thought.