How can i contact someone in prison?

Question

How can i contact someone in prison?

Answer 1

Depending on what state and facility they are in you would have to do a search.

Type in for example- Illinois Department of Corrections and it will give you a list of facilities.

If you know the inmate's number, date of birth and full name you can do a search for which facility they are in, depending on which state they are incarcerated in, through the Department of Corrections for that state.

Answer 2

someone you already know or a stranger?

Prisoners talk to other prisoners you know and they will know where you live and how old you are and lots about you, and you may be a target when they get out! Don't do it.

Answer 3

I hope it's someone you know very well and if it's not don't do it.  But you have to put a return address and this is why it's best to use a different address than your own in case it's someone who will bother you when they get out or bug you for money.

Answer 4

Go to the states corrections page, and there should be directions.