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Charlotte County Jail Inmate Communication Guidelines
This document outlines the official procedures for sending mail to and visiting inmates at the Charlotte County Jail. It specifies addressing requirements, prohibited items, and digital platforms for scheduling visits.
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Residents with incarcerated family members or friends must follow these specific mailing and visitation protocols to ensure their correspondence is delivered and not destroyed as .
Key Facts
- Standard mail must be addressed to: CCSO-SCH, Inmate Name, ID Number, PO Box 2027, Pinellas Park, FL 33780.
- Legal mail must be addressed to: Charlotte County Jail, Inmate Name, ID Number, 26601 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
- All mail must include a complete return address; mail without one is considered contraband and will be destroyed.
- Legal mail is opened and inspected only in the presence of the inmate.
- Inmates are limited to two magazine subscriptions, which must be sent directly from the publisher.
- Prohibited correspondence includes pornographic material, racially motivated items, weapons, gang references, escape plans, and illegal correspondence.
- Religious materials require approval from the jail chaplain.
- Visits must be scheduled online via SmartJail Mail or SmartInmate, or by calling 1-888-253-5178 or 1-727-349-1561.
Who's Mentioned
location26601 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982“Mailing address for legal inmate correspondence.”location3110 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte Florida, 33980“Sheriff's office address.”organizationCharlotte County Sheriff“The governing body overseeing the jail and inmate policies.”other911“Emergency contact number.”locationPO Box 2027, Pinellas Park, FL 33780“Mailing address for standard inmate correspondence.”