Inmate Mail

Inmates housed at the Tipton County Jail have two ways to receive mail:

1. Traditional mail via the U.S. Postal Service.
2. E-Mail messages via Combined Public Communications.

Traditional Mail:

All traditional mail must be sent through the U.S. Post Office and cannot be hand-delivered to the jail. Mail will be delivered to inmates between 2:00 and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays.

Mail must have the full name and address of sender, or it will be returned to sender. No initials or abbreviations.

Pictures are not limited as they are scanned in to the inmates digital profile and saved onto the kiosk inside their assigned unit. Only the inmate, using a secure password, can access their profile. 

Books and magazines are acceptable but must be new and shipped from the publisher or warehouse.  (No hardback or sexually explicit material). The inmate will have the option to donate any book they wish to the jail library, following an inspection. 

Newspapers may be mailed in by subscription only from the news agency directly to the inmate.

Any mail containing anything considered “contraband” can be returned in whole to the sender at the discretion of the jail staff.

The following is a list of some items considered to be contraband and strictly prohibited:

• Any plans for criminal activity, instructions for manufacture of weapons, drugs, drug paraphernalia, or alcoholic beverages.
• Any threatened blackmail or extortion.
• Any plans for instructions for escape or unauthorized entry.
• Any other materials, which would, if communicated, create a serious danger to the security, safety, or sanitation of the facility.
• Any materials that encourage sexual behavior, which is criminal or in violation of facility rules and would impede rehabilitation.
• Any foreign substances on mail or in envelopes, including but not limited to: crayon, marker, color pencil, paint, glitter, glitter pen, glue, lipstick, stickers, tape, whiteout, watermarks, questionable stains, staples, paper clips, postage stamps, extra envelopes, stationary, bubble wrap, tissue paper, body fluids, internet materials, laminated materials, plastic or metal objects, edible foods or candies, excessive perfumes, advertising, sweepstakes, or lottery cards.
• Any photos with nudity (bare breasts, buttocks, or genital area).
• Any photos with hand gestures.

E-Mail:

Inmates are permitted to communicate with people that have set up an account via Combined Public Communication. 

All E-Mail's are reviewed by jail staff routinely. If any of the above rules are violated the account will be restricted. 

These E-Mail's are not free and are considered a privilege that can be revoked if ordered. 

See CPCJAIL.COM for more information.