my boyfriend hasnt gotten any mail in 2 weeks straight, even though ive sent something everyday since hes been there. it went from him getting my mail every 1 or 2 days, to nothing at all. is anyone else experiencing this problem at lancaster?

yes! my husband told me that its been a little over a week since he got mail and i write almost everyday! i had to re-assure him that its on the way! so girl ur not alone!

My love just got transfered to lancaster reception i just wanted to know what i can send him like how much paper, pencils, and how many envelopes oh and how many pictures in an envelope? i know i have to wait about a week to get his cdc # right? or can i call in a couple of days? thank you sorry for all the questions i just dont want anything returned to me for not sending it right and i know it takes a while for them to get it so it would take longer if it got returned:thumbsup: thanks

Well, Lancaster is not the most informative personel but when I called to find out about paper she said "2 pads". I asked 100 pages?, she says, yes. no pens or pencils. 40 envelopes and stamps. It takes about 10 days to get to him.....thats how long it has been for my son.
I didn't wait I kept calling cdc I got cdc# on the 5th day (went in Monday got hes cdc# on Friday)
You can send books from Amazon and money from Jpay.com
James Mom

I sent a 150 pack of paper wrapped and he received it. I just got approved for my visit, yeah!!

10 pics per envelope, 40 envelopes, 40 stamps, no pens no pencils, and you can send sheets of paper, like 200 maximum, or the pads of paper, no notebooks or paper. the quickest the mail has ever gotten to my boyfriend was 3 days, the longest was 3 weeks.

10 pics per envelope, 40 envelopes, 40 stamps, no pens no pencils, and you can send sheets of paper, like 200 maximum, or the pads of paper, no notebooks or paper. the quickest the mail has ever gotten to my boyfriend was 3 days, the longest was 3 weeks.

by 40 stamps you mean that i can send him a book of stamps. or does it have to be the stamped envelopes?

I sent book of stamps and prestamped envelopes he received both.

This is wonderful information, thank you sooo much for replying to any of this. All your help is so appreciated and needed. Thank you for going out of your way to post things you know and what to suggest. Other's will see your replys and also find some relief in what to do.

Love and Blessings!

Bless the Inmates!

HEY LADIES.. MY FRIEND HAS BEEN IN RECEPTION FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND HE'S ALREADY WRITTEN TO ME TWICE BUT I'M WONDERING IF ANY OF YOU KNOW HOW LONG ITS TAKING FOR THEM TO RECIEVE THIER MAIL.... I'VE SEEN LIKE 3 DAYS AND THEN I SEE 3 WEEKS.. DOES ANYBODY HAVE AN IDEA???:confused:

THANKS

MY HUBBY has been in lancaster for two months. i sent a letter 2 weeks ago and I recieved a response yesturday. so i think that it takes like 1 1/2 weeks to get it.and 2-3 for you to get it back.

OH OK.. THANKS!.. IVE GOTTEN HIS LETTER LIKE IN 2 DAYS SO THATS COOL.. I'M JUST HOPING HE'S GETTING MINE... ESPECIALLY CUZ WHEN HE WROTE ME HE HADN'T SEEN HIS COUNSELOR YET SO I DONT KNOW IF THEY'RE GOING TO BE MOVING HIM TO A DIFFERENT YARD OR SOMETHING.. WE'LL SEE...THANKS THOUGH!

Figure 10 days to 2 weeks for him to get your mail.
I was getting my son's mail in 2 to 3 days.

my husband gets mine in about 8-9 days but i am in vegas, nv. in state should be a day or two less unless there just lazy!

Our first mail to him took about 3 weeks in Reception.
We got mail from him in 3-4 days.

Bless the Inmates

My boyfriend is in Lancaster prison and I wanted to send stamps envelopes and paper I bought 40 stamps and envelopes and a pack of 150 sheets of filler paper in the pack is this okay? Do I have to take the paper out of the plastic?

Hey ladies my bofriend is in Lancaster reception, I want to send a stationary package so I got 40 stamps and envelopes and a pack of 150 sheets of filler paper, is this okay and should I remove the paper from the plastic before I send it?

I hope somebody answers you more accurately. I know we sent less paper on a pad, lined paper, unwrapped, not as many stamps and some envelopes. And he received that package. It took about 2-3 weeks to get to him. Some here have suggested to call the mail room there for information.

I sent my man paper and it was a 150 pack i just took it out the plastic and he got it so it should be ok, I dont think they sit there and count how many sheets of paper you send lol

Thanks for the info ladies I called the mailroom today and they said it would be okay. So hopefully he will recieve it with no issues.:D

Hi,
I'm pretty new to all this. My man just got to Lancaster prison and even though I have a little experience with jail, it seems like the requirements and all are different in prison. I made him a photo calendar online where you upload your photos and they print it and send it to you. Now I'm not sure whether I can send that to him? Please help!:confused::confused:

They can have calendars as long as they are 12 inches by 12 inches when they are CLOSED and they cannot have the metal spiral binding - just staples.

:thumbsup:

:yay:
Dear aliferzwife,
thanks so much for the info. It really gets confusing with all these rules and stuff. I also wanted to let you know that I think your site is fantastic. I already found so much useful stuff just by browsing through some of the forums! You guys are fantastic! Thank you so much and have a great 2008!
:thumbsup::grouphug:

wooohoo, that makes me want to do a calendar :)

I am sure he's going to like my calendar, cause I put pictures of me and of us together and all the stuff he loves in it. And it was so much fun to do it, too. And I am absolutely sure he'll love it.:yes::thumbsup:

where did you get it made at? I checked the target, walmart and costco ones and those have the coil binding.....where did you make yours at?

The place is called yorkphoto.com, they have the coil binding, too, but I just took it out.

thanks, I will have to check that out :)

I just called the mailroom at Lancaster and the nice lady told me that you can send the paper in the plastic but once it gets to them, they take it out and just deliver the paper to them. Also I asked about stamps, she said some people send up to 5 books. As for envelopes, the pre-sealed ones are ok also. Just some info in case loved ones were looking for some answers.

Lancaster phone number
(661) 729-2000
Press 0 and ask for the mailroom if you have any other questions

Hope this helps other folks in the same situation.... :)

My boyfriend is in Lancaster prison and I wanted to send stamps envelopes and paper I bought 40 stamps and envelopes and a pack of 150 sheets of filler paper in the pack is this okay? Do I have to take the paper out of the plastic?

My brother just caught the chain to a Lancaster Prison my mother is worried about him does anyone know if we could send mail? It's his first time going to the pen. Please anyone

yes u can!! go join the lancaster thread..

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302126

we all r on there daily lol!!! send to the main addy he'll get it in 4 days the p.o box takes forever

if you dont have his bunk call 661.729.2000 and tell the operator your trying to get his housing info

send to

(Inmate's name, CDC number)
CSP/LAC (Yard & cell number)
44750 60th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536-7619

good luck and if you need anything dont hesitate to private message me just ask away!!!

member hes guna be in reception for awhile no phone calls until he main lines. unless he already has. tell him to send visiting forms its takes awhile to get but that way you can visit :)

Does anyone know if you can send stamps, paper, envelopes to california state prison reception in Lancaster? and if yes, how many are they allowed to received by mail? :confused:

My guy is in IL... and we can't. So I doubt it. They usually buy that kinda stuff in the comensary (however it's spelled). It's their store...

Please keep in mind that each state, and in many cases each facility, has it's own regulations and standards for what inmates may recieve... IDOC's regs have no more relationship to the regs for Lancaster than George Bush has to George Carlin;)

my husband in lancaster and he said you can send them pre- stamped envelopes and a writing tablet if so , how do you send them just through regular mail or do you have to go to the post office. is there some kind of rules you have to go by when you mail those items anyone please help if you know??????:confused:

I just send my boyfriend 20 envelopes in a manila, and plan to send him some paper tomorrow, my question is do I always have to send the stuff seprately or is ok that i put envelopes, paper and stamps in just one Manila envelope, I aready took the wrapper off the paper didnt know it was okay not to. by the way my boyfriend is in lancaster reception

I send my son a wireless theme notebook (80 pgs) twice a month, sometimes more. I send a Priority Mail envelope which costs $4.60 right now and I can cram as much stuff as I can get in there at no extra charge. It has saved me a lot of money doing it this way.

A manila envelope with envelopes, stamps and paper is fine.

I send 40 envelopes (max), 2 books of stamps (max) and whatever paper will fit in the manila envelope

So yes they can all go together.


I just send my boyfriend 20 envelopes in a manila, and plan to send him some paper tomorrow, my question is do I always have to send the stuff seprately or is ok that i put envelopes, paper and stamps in just one Manila envelope, I aready took the wrapper off the paper didnt know it was okay not to. by the way my boyfriend is in lancaster reception

HELLO MY HUSBAND IS IN LANCASTER RECEPTION AND I SEND HIM 20 STAMPED ENVELOPES AND A PACK OF BINDER PAPER IN LARGE YELLOW ENVELOPE I PUT THREE STAMPS ON THE ENVELOPE TO ENSURE IT GETS THERE HE WILL GET THEM QUICK!!OH AND IN MY REGULAR ENVELOPE I SENT HIM A BOOK OF STAMPS 20.I DO THIS ABOUT EVERY OTHER WEEK SO HE CAN WRITE ME EVERYDAY!!!I HOPE THIS HELPS.:o

YES YOU CAN SEND HIM 20 STAMPED ENVELOPES AND BINDER PAPER NO TABLETS THOUGH JUST REGULAR FILLER PAPER I SEND THEM TO MY HUSBAND EVERY OTHER WEEK SO HE CAN WRITE ME EVERYDAY!!:pMY HUSBAND IS IN LANCASTER RECEPTION TOO!!

:) Thank You, I called lancaster prison mailroom, and they told me i could send 2 books of stamps and paper, and evelopes together in one manila envelope. Hopefully he get it soon, since his not allowed to use the phone right now.

Yes You Can My Husband Is Also In Lancaster Prison I Send Him 20 Stamped Envelopes And Binder Paper Every Other Week So He Can Write Me Everyday!!i Also Sent Him A Book Of 20 Stamps Thats Allowed Too I Hope It Helps

Yes You Can Send 20 Stamped Envelopes And Binder Paper In A Yellow Envelope I Do It Every Other Week I Put Three Stamps On The Envelope He Gets Them Quick Too!my Husband Is In Lancaster Reception Too

So is okay to send stamped envelopes from the post office? I dont know how that works, since am new to all this..

yes stamped envelopes are ok

regular envelopes and stamps as well

So is okay to send stamped envelopes from the post office? I dont know how that works, since am new to all this..

Hey everyone I was wondering do you have a mailing address on Lancaster (LA County) reception? Just found out my nephew is there but when I call they ask me which reception is he in and to call the state number. (916-445-6713) When I did the state said that there is only one reception there and Lancaster would have the address but they claim they don't know. So does anyone have the p.o. box info to mail letters to? I have his cdc #.

CSP-LAC
P.O. Box 4490
Lancaster, CA. 93539-4490:thumbsup:

Hello everyone!! What is the limit on the amount of paper, stamps and envelopes you can send in a letter package to reception???? Any info is appreciated..Thanks! = )

I have a 21 year old son at Lancaster reception. He's a violator with a new term. In the old lady days that meant you had nothing coming and just sit and stay for awhile 23/24. I was at CIW so I'm not too sure on the waiting time at Lancaster. Anyone know about how long till classification? Also do they take money % at reception in Lancaster? I thought Lancaster was a special needs yard, when did they start a reception there? Also anyone know how the medical is there. My son received a hernia working out. He sent 2 letters and I sent envelopes but no answer. The Dr. told him they were going to do surgery on him, but I wonder. What's really going on in reception there?

Hello.
My husband is at reception in Lancaster. I was wondering how many stamps, envelopes, and paper I can send him. Can anyone help me out. Thanks.:p

You can check out other california prisons forum and there is lots of information on Lancaster. Good luck sweetie! = )

You can send 40 stamps, 40 envelopes, and the package of paper that;s in the plastic, but take the plastic off. I send this to my love.

you can also send cards day to ss that are blank for him to send out i did it for him for mothers day to send his mom

Hello.
My husband is at reception in Lancaster. I was wondering how many stamps, envelopes, and paper I can send him. Can anyone help me out. Thanks.:p


You can send 20 envelopes and 20 stamps and a notepad w/ no wire also you could get the envelopes pre stamp from post office but I always send the book of stamps.

I was told that you can send 40 pages of paper, 40 envelopes and like a book of stamps. But I just called 661-729-2000 and asked for the mail room (I can't remember what the extension # is) and then asked all my questions at the mail room. They were pretty friendly (as much as you can expect) and very helpful...

I finally got ahold of somebody in the mail room at Lancaster, and was amazed that the lady I talked to was AWSOME! She answered all my questions, apologized for the delay in the mail (she said they don't have enough people), and was all around a pleasent (sp?) person.

It's always nice to talk to someone who doesn't answer the phone with an attitude!:D

I have to agree the co's and staff at lancaster are awesome, to me. I use to hear people compain all the time about lancaster, but I can truly say, everyone I have encountered were nice, understanding, and never had a problem. I was thinking about writing a very nice letter to the warden about a job well done.

they are nice at lancaster! they always answer all my questions and are always nice about it! not like any of the other places we have been... I was really surprised at lancaster. i hope they treat the guys as well as they treat us :-)

:eek:I haven't received a leettter in two weeks and that is sooo not like him.He is in reception he just got there on the 11th but i received like 2 or 3 letters in the beginig and then they just stopped.Is the mail usually slow there and also how long does it take for`them to get our mail??

does he have writing supplies? I know that they p/up mail from the inmate mon -thurs, I used to get my letters daily. but the mail that comes to them takes around 12 14 days.

The mail at lancaster from them to us goes really fast. It's takes me 3-4 days to get a letter from him. Although the mail from us to them is taking forever. Someone called in and they said they are short staffed. My husband is in there flipping out, loosing his mind because he thinks I am not writing. I've been writing him at least 1 letter a day and he hasn't recieved any of my mail. I tried to call in friday to make an appointment and they were booked too. I'm trying to be there for him as much as I can, and I'm tyring to ease his mind but I'm limted on what I can do. I'm hoping he gets my mail soon!! I'm tired of getting letters that say stupid stuff!!!

I shouldn't complain because he is writing but dayum he's making me cry lol!!! He's not writing mean things I can just tell that he is really hurting.

well now i knw that im not the only one that is going thrue that jejeje.. my husband 2 is been tripping asking me if everithing is ok at home with our kids why im not writting hem.. and stuff like that he even tells me that he cant sleep at night cus he thinks somenthing happend to us.. i get his mail in 3 days but he hasent got my's!! why i dont knw.. i guezz like you guys said the mail in lancaster is slow.. :)

yes thats my question 2.. does enyone knows how long before they see they counselor?.. and how long do they stay there ?.. my husband only got 16 months but,.. im not sure if they gonna keep hem there or send hem somewhere else?.. last time he was in prison he was in delano reception.. he also had got 16 months.. but he was for a while in westside b4 he had got transferd he did the rest of his time in delano.. he got parole from there.. those enyone knws if.. lancaster is like that.. plss enyone!! thnks alot :) in advance

hey ladies!! i just talk to someone in the mail room.. and they told me that mail goes out everiday to the yards that is all up to the CO's in that yard to pass the mail out!!... is in reality is not the mail room that is slow.. is the CO's that hold back on passing out the mail to our love ones!! i was sorprice to heard that.. even that guy that i speak to he said that they just hired new stuff for mail.. so there ladyes thats the truth about our love ones getting mail somentimes up to 12 days late..!! thnks ladies for reading this add!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

same here.. my husband mail me about 2 weeks ago saying that he hasent resive no mail.. but i call the mail room and the asure me that they send there mail to there units everiday.. that is up to the CO's working in thet unit to lag it or pass it out quick.!! so i hope our love ones do understand that.. i dont think they notice that we stress about that!!.. maybe thet just think we not writting them :s

i try it .. but it didnt work for me :( when i put my information in it keeps telling me is wrong!! :(

Can anyone tell me if CA ST Prison LAC Lancaster accepts the electronic letter? And how does it work? Any information would greatly be appreciated.

I've moved this to the mail thread - please look for an existing thread on your topic and post there. If you see no existing thread, then it's fine to start a new one.

You need to go to JPay.com and try - that's the best way to see if each prison is accepting the electronic mail. Last I heard JPay had stopped the electronic mail, but it was supposedly temporary, so give it a try and see how it goes. :thumbsup:

And welcome to PTO!