Hi there, my husband's niece got in some trouble and is in Estrella jail. He wants me to send her a postcard to let her know we are thinking of her, but I don't know what info I need to send it. Do I have to have her booking number? My husband was never in Maricopa county jails, so I don't know much about the jail system down here. If anyone has info for me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks! :)

Yes you need her # - hubby was there before - and make sure its a post card - Sheriff Joe banned letters

I used to have the number for Maricopa County on my phone but I no longer do ... theres a way to call and get the booking number with their automatic system - you need her full name and date of birth for that.

Thanks dannys. :) How do I go about getting her # and the address to Estrella?

Thanks dannys. :) How do I go about getting her # and the address to Estrella?

FOUND THE NUMBER: (602) 876-0322 it's automated/voice activated

http://www.mcso.org/index.php?a=GetModule&mn=Contact_Us&p=estrella




INMATE NOTICE
Effective May 1, 2007, all mail incoming to inmates, with the exception of legal mail, must be in
metered postcard form. This change is being implemented to ensure the safety and security of jail
facilities, inmates and staff.
Acceptable Postcards
• NO LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Stamps are NOT allowed, postcards must be metered.
• Please include Booking # & Location if available.
• Minimum size requirements are 3.5 inches by 4.25 inches.
• Maximum allowable postcard size is 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
• Should be written in BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY.
• NO OTHER COLOR INK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Unacceptable Postcards
• Defaced or altered postcards.
• No plastics or wrappings on postcard.
• Postcards marked with paint, crayons or marker.
• Postcards with labels or stickers.
• Postcards with watermarks or stains.
• Postcards with any biohazards, including perfumes or lipstick.
• Postcards depicting nudity, weapons or gang references.
• Oversized postcards.
Legal Mail
• Legal mail is not affected.
Money
• Any cashiers check (also known as an official check).
• U.S. Postal Money Order.
• Western Union Money Order.
• U.S. currency (cash).
• Checks from government agencies or privately run jails or prisons, payable in U.S. funds.
• Checks must contain the inmate’s name and booking number. Cash must include a note with
the inmate’s name and booking number.
Monies mailed in to inmates may be in an envelope addressed to the jail and must state the inmate’s
name and booking number. “FOR DEPOSIT ONLY” must be clearly marked on the outside of the
envelope. No letters or pictures shall be included in the envelope or it will be rejected.
Photographs
• NO POLAROID PICTURES
• Up to five photographs may be mailed to the jail (or dropped off in the visitation lobby)
provided the envelope is clearly marked “PHOTOGRAPHS.”
• Photographs may NOT be larger than four inches by six inches.
• The inmate name and booking number must be written on the back of each photograph.
Nothing else is to be written on the photographs.
• Photographs must be unaltered, and may not contain any adhesives, such as stickers or
labels.
Newspapers and Magazines
• Newspapers and magazine subscriptions are not affected, and will remain unchanged.

Thanks for the info. My word, those are some crazy rules they have. What the heck difference does it make what color of ink you write in? They just want to make it as difficult as they can, don't they? I don't even know how to get a postcard metered! :rolleyes:

Thanks for the info. My word, those are some crazy rules they have. What the heck difference does it make what color of ink you write in? They just want to make it as difficult as they can, don't they? I don't even know how to get a postcard metered! :rolleyes:

Have to take it to the post office ....

Thanks for the info, but what a hassle if you're sending mail a lot, huh. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the info, but what a hassle if you're sending mail a lot, huh. :rolleyes:


Yes it is - my hon was in county for 4 months 2 of which was after the postcard only crap. I bought a box of Avery Postcards (4 on a page) and would make 1 of 4, 2 of 4 etc or however many it was and make it a small font and print an entire letter on postcards!!! Had to find a way since I didn't have a phone at the time to get calls. Te only 'good' thing was i would stop and see him at least once a week (sometimes more) though the visits were a pain at least it was face to face and not over a monitor (most county jails are now by monitor - that sucks)

You can also buy pre-postaged postcards from the post office and those are ok...sent them to my sister in May.

Good luck...once you get used to it, it is not so bad.

Oh yeah - forgot about those! Did that too!

Thanks ladies! I'm going to get this first one metered and then maybe I'll look into the pre packaged ones. :)