What are the rules about what you can write to someone in jail?

Question

I got a call today from a girl who's been dating the same guy I have been. They've been together for a very long time, apparently, and she just found out about me. He was arrested Monday and I haven't been able to talk to him yet so I immediately penned an angry letter after I got off the phone.

I regret writing and mailing the letter when I was angry, but now I'm worried about the content. I know I used the word "a*****e," but I can't remember if I used stronger language... And I may have ended it by saying something like "Have fun rotting in jail alone."

Now I'm worried that I'll get in trouble over it -- surely you're not supposed to send inflammatory mail to an inmate?

Will there be repercussions? Or is the letter ok?

Answer 1

The cussing isn't what they look for.  They are looking for anything that indicates you might be helping him escape, or do anything else illegal.

The letter is fine.

Edit: Nope, they won't care if it's an angry letter.  They'll still give it to him.  If he chooses to hit someone, thus resulting in a good beating for him, it's his own fault, not yours.  Him getting beaten up may well teach him a well earned lesson, anyway.  No more worrying about him, and sleep well.