What can I send my cousin who is in Reception @ DVI in Tracy?

Bob-bi-lu · #1 04-03-2006, 11:00 PM

Hello everyone, my cousin was just sent to DVI (Duel Vocational Institution) in Tracy so that means he's currently in reception there. So I was wondering if anyone can please tell me what items I am allowed to send him while his in reception? Can I send him stamps, pre-stamped envelopes, writing paper, pens pencils, etc....? Also, is there a limit on the items I can send? Any and all info. is greatly appreciated!

California Sunshine · #2 04-03-2006, 11:05 PM

When a friend was there I was able to send him writing tablets and/or binder paper,pre stamped envelopes and 2 clear ink pens.I can't remember the paper and envelope limit off hand....sorry!

JMK · #3 04-04-2006, 12:00 PM

My brother was in the mainline at DVI for about 9 years....the mailroom there was usually pretty helpful in answering questions about what you can send. They'd rather answer your questions ahead of time then have to deal with rejecting things you send in that aren't allowed.

I'm afraid I don't have the number anymore, but you should be able to find it on the CDC website. Then you can call the main number and ask to speak to the mail room. They'll be able to give you all the specifics.

NIKKIWHIT70 · #4 04-04-2006, 12:30 PM

Infomation provided by MzMartinez:

100 sheets of loose paper-no metal clasps or wire binding.
No stickers or anything that adhesive.
1 book of stamps.
1 clear black or blue pen-it has to be clear with no grips on it.
No mechanical pencils.
10 envelopes
Pictures cannot be larger than 4 x 6-no nudity, gang related and nothing with beer cans or alcoholic beverages in the photo.
Mail items in a manilla envelope- Make sure the envelope has the clasp removed and it is not taped.

sactwngirl · #5 04-07-2006, 03:41 PM

My son was just transferred to Tracy two days ago so I need the same info. I called yesterday and spoke to Juanita in the mailroom she stated the following:

2 - 8.5x11 writing tablets or 200 sheets binder paper
20 - stamps or pre-stamped envelopes
2 - clear plastic pens (bic) or #2 pencils (unsharpened)
(you can also send one of each)
12 - pictures (preferably 4x6 or 5x7 but no larger than 8x10)

These items must be sent in a manila envelope with no tape or clasps.
and must include a return address.

Mail the package to: PO Box 600, Tracy, CA 95378

Money orders are to be sent to: PO Box 20, Tracy, CA 95378

Vanessa&Vicente · #6 05-30-2006, 06:54 PM

HELLO EVERYONE, HOPE U ALL ARE IN THE BEST OF HEALTH AND SPIRIT. I HAVE A QUICK QUESTION, I MAILED MY BOYFRIEND A PACKAGE OF 1 WIRELESS NOTEPAD, 2 CLEAR BIC PENS, AND 10 PRESTAMPED ENVELOPES AND 10 PICTURES, I PUT THEM ALL IN A MANILA ENVELOPE WITHOUT THE METAL SEAL, BUT THE POST OFFICE TAPED THE LITTLE FLAP, WILL HE STILL RECIEVE THE PACKAGE??

NIKKIWHIT70 · #7 05-30-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa&Vicente

HELLO EVERYONE, HOPE U ALL ARE IN THE BEST OF HEALTH AND SPIRIT. I HAVE A QUICK QUESTION, I MAILED MY BOYFRIEND A PACKAGE OF 1 WIRELESS NOTEPAD, 2 CLEAR BIC PENS, AND 10 PRESTAMPED ENVELOPES AND 10 PICTURES, I PUT THEM ALL IN A MANILA ENVELOPE WITHOUT THE METAL SEAL, BUT THE POST OFFICE TAPED THE LITTLE FLAP, WILL HE STILL RECIEVE THE PACKAGE??

He should receive it just fine!

I always tape mine closed...