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Mail & Photos — Lakin Correctional Center
Address format, envelope rules, and what gets returned.
Overview
Mail doesn’t need visitor approval or a vendor account — just the right address and format. For women at Lakin, a letter from home is often the most consistent connection between weekend visits.
Quick Facts
- Plain white envelope, standard size — no colored envelopes.
- Full legal name + WV DOC offender number on the address line.
- Return address required on every envelope.
- Standard 4×6 photo prints — no Polaroids or laminated photos.
- No cash, glitter, stickers, scented paper, or staples.
Mailing Address
[Full Legal Name, WV DOC Offender Number]
Lakin Correctional Center
11264 Ohio River Road
West Columbia, WV 25287
Use the name in the WV DCR system. Your return address on the upper left is required — mail without one is destroyed.
Letters and Photos
- Plain white envelope, no glitter, stickers, or scented paper
- Standard 4×6 photo prints on photo paper
- No cash, Polaroids, or laminated photos
Full Mail & Photo Rules
For complete photo content rules, books and publications, delivery times, and what gets returned or destroyed, see the full mail and photos guide.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified May 29, 2026.