Addressing a Letter
Person sending the letter: To send a letter to an inmate you have to address the envelope the way the jail wants it. In the upper left hand corner you need to print the sender’s name and address.
Person receiving the letter:
The first line should have the inmate’s name. It should be the name he is booked under at that time. Right after the name you will need to put his sid number.
The second line will be the inmate’s location. A location of ADC6BG23 would be broken down as Adult Detention Center (ADC), sixth floor, unit BG, cell 23. Since the ADC doesn’t really help to find an inmate you will frequently be given the location without the ADC portion. Either way will work.
The third line should have Bexar County Adult Detention Center on it but you can write B.C.A.D.C. instead.
The fourth and fifth lines will have the actual physical address of the jail. This is the address you will send regular mail to for both the Main Jail and the Annex. The mail room will separate it.
Envelopes not addressed correctly will usually be returned to the sender.
The person im writing to told me to write it a different way. with the SID number below the name and without the location.
Valencia – The location helps the mail room people to know where to sort the letter to. If you just put the sid it will still get to him, they will just have to look up the location in the computer.
How do I find out a Sid #?
Venessa – Call Central Records at 210-335-6201. You will need the name and date of birth of the individual.
how do you find the sid number for an inmate to write them
Katelyn – Call Central Records at 210-335-6201. You will need the inmate’s name and date of birth. That office is open 24/7.
How do find the location for an inmate to write them
Roni – Call Central Records at 210-335-6201. You will need either the individuals name and date of birth or is sid number.
I have all the information needed except their location. Where do I get that?
Jennifer – Call Central Records at 210-335-6201. They are a 24/7 office.
Is there a still a website to be able to email an inmate a letter.
Thank you-
Ashley – There has never been a website where the inmates could receive email.
Is it necessary that The location be put on the envelope, or can I just send a letter?
John – No the location is not necessary but it makes it easier for them. The sid number is necessary. They will use that to look up the location number.
Ashley, there is a website you can use to send an inmate a letter. It is called Jpay.
Vanessa – The detention facility has to have a contract with Jpay and a kiosk on property. The Bexar County Jail does not deal with this vendor at this time.
how can i send mail to inmates from online
Theresa – You can’t. At this time Bexar County inmates do not have any kind of online access.
Can i find the sid # online?
Lizeth – Bexar County does not have a website that supports that yet. Hopefully someone will realize what a good idea it is and work on it.
If you look on the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search, it has the SID number at the top of the inmate information. I just looked up my relative and saw it there. Just letting you all know! Hope it helps
Emanda – Thank you very much. We appreciate any additional information we can get.
does the sid number start with a “B” i was able to find the inmate with the arrest records but i am not immediate family so i cannot visit this person ill have to write a letter
Natasha – The sid number is all numbers. The number that starts with a “B” is the booking number.
If the inmate is moved before your letter arrives, will the letter be sent back to you?
Crystal – Yes.
Are letters to and from inmates read before there are sent?
Crystal – Yes.
Can I send books,like a bible and other reading materials?
Sandy – Bibles are available for inmates. Any books sent must come directly from the publisher.
i need to send reading glasses to my common law husband in jail. how may i do that or are they provided?
Jaynie – Reading glasses can be taken to the front desk officers to give to the inmates. You will need the inmates sid number to give to the officer.
My husband is in the annex at the bexar county jail. On the letter to him do I have to write the annex next to his name?
Janice – No. When you write his location number down it is coded to show the Annex. Location numbers that have two letters in them are at the Main Jail. Location numbers that have only one letter in them are at the Annex. If you did not wright down the location number it’s alright. They can look it up by the sid number. It just makes it easier if it’s already there. If you don’t have the sid number either you will need to call Central Records to get it. They will need it.
Can we send inmates post cards if we are traveling?
Christine – Yes.
can you recieve letters back?
Renea – Yes.
Do you need to stamp the envelop and if so what kinda stamp/ how many
Benjamin – We don’t know what you are asking. Do you mean do you put a stamp on the envelop of a letter you want to send to an inmate? If so, then yes, it will need a stamp.
I need to send an inmate as special power of attorney to
a transfer motor vehicle and to close a bank account. Am I
able to mail this to the inmate for signing and is there a
notary available?
V – You can send it or you can take it in to the Front Desk officers. Human Services does have a notary for the inmates.
What is the location? And where can i find it.
Sylvia – The location is a letter and number designation for where the inmate is assigned. You can call Central Records at 210-335-6201 to find out what his location is. You will need his name and date of birth.
Is there any way to find out why my husband did not receive two out of three letters that I sent him? The letters did not get returned to me also I did not write anything bad that would make them hold the letters
Erica – First off, check to make sure you have the correct sid number. You probably do since one got through but make sure you are not transposing any numbers. Then you may want to give the mail room a call at 210-335-6240 to see what may be happening.
do I need a sid #?
to mail a letter to an inmate?
Bonita – Yes.
do I need, how do I get his sid#
Bonita – Contact Central Records at 210-335-6201. They will need his name and date of birth to look up the sid number.
If I have the person’s sid # but do not know where they are house will they still get my letter?
Judy – Yes. Put the sid number on the envelope. You can also get their location by calling Central Records at 210-335-6201.
My friend was arrested in court and given 6months. How can I get him my full legal name for the visitation list and also his sd# for mall. Thank you for your help.
Stacy – Call Central Records at 210-335-6201 to get his sid number and location. Once you have that you can write him a letter giving him your full legal name so he can add you to his visitation list.
Hi I am worried that some letters I have sent are not being given to the inmate. I say this because there are about three letters he has not received, I am positive they are being addressed correctly. One specific letter I sent out on the 21st of January and it is now the 8th of Feb. and he has not received the pictures of his father. Usually you get the letters to him pretty quick. How long can it take to get a letter at most? I really don’t want these letters to get lost. Thank you
Deeana – We are not the actual Bexar County jail. This is a private website set up to help people try to figure out the system so they can help their loved ones. If you are sure you put the correct sid number on the letters then your next step would be to call the mail room at 210-335-6240 to see what the problem is.
Yea gl with that. I was told they can only give information about inmates receiving letters if its certified. Personally, I just think they are lazy.
What is the anex jail address
Andrew – 1211 West Travis, San Antonio, Texas 78207.
How would an inmate now he has money in his books if IWe sent it through the bexar county automated machine that is in the lobby.
Margie – He is given a piece of paper stating his balance. He will know within 24 hours, usually quicker than that.
I want to know if we can write letters with sharpies pens
Candace – Yes.
How do I find a booking number? I’ve tried everything -_-
Jessica – If the inmate is still in jail you can call Central Records at 210-335-6201. If he has already been released you should check his paperwork.
I forgot to put his sid number on his mail will I get it back?.
Sabrina – Yes.
how can I e-mail my husband at Bexar county adult detention center?
Jessica – That option is not available at the jail.
HOW CAN I STOP RECEIVING MAIL AT MY ADDRESS COMING FROM A INMATE?
Melissa – You can call the Shift Commander’s Office to let them know you are having a problem. That number is 210-335-6226. Or you can go to your local post office station to get them to return those letters.
could i send money with the letter?
Erin – No.
If i only put inmates address because i cannot use my address will they accepr the letter or just get rid of it ?
Rosa – They will accept it but if it needs to be returned for any reason they will have to throw it away since they don’t have a return address.
If my boyfriend is in central texas detention facility what is the address I can write him or is there a website to send mail?
Rose – We only deal with the Bexar County jail. We suggest you look up the detention facility on the internet then call them to see what their mailing regulations are and what the address is.
smy brothers in prison.never sent a letter before an been so.stressed that i have sent yhe letter to the prison but havent putl his name an number on the front of the letter.only put it on the postal order inside the letter.will they just bin it
Adele – You keep saying prison so we’re not sure if you mean the jail or you’re talking about the state system. If you are just using that term but mean the Bexar County jail then no, they don’t bin the letters. They either return it to the sender or in your case they may forward it on to Banking since the info is on the money order. They don’t have to but they might. If you mean did mean prison and are talking about the state system then you would need to contact them. We only deal with the Bexar County jail.
how can i get an inmate name k***** l**** r**** spin #
Renee – It’s called a sid number. Call Central Records at 210-335-6201.
I need to find my friend location the floor he is on how do I go about that? can anyone help me I would gladly appreciate it thank you.
Crystal – Contact Central Records at 210-335-6201.
If i wrote the sid and physical address but forgot to put the location and BCADC will they still receive it??
Nicole – Yes.
I live in fort worth but my boyfriend is in jail in San Antonio. I’m not sure how long it takes to receive a letter from him if he was booked on the 26th an it being the 2nd already, do you know how long it generally takes to receive a letter from someone?
Bianca – Inmates receive mail Monday through Friday except for holidays. A lot of the time it takes to get the letter is time the post office needs in getting it to San Antonio and then sorting it out for the jail.
Can an inmate be able to write back to my letters?
Kayla – Yes.
Do I have to put my address if I do not want the person to right back?
S – No.
If there not in the county there in the annex what address do I put to send a letter
Jammie – The Annex is part of the Bexar County jail. It’s just a separate building. The mail is sorted at the main building. Just address your letter there. Make sure you put the inmate’s sid number and location on the envelope.
If my fiance sent me a letter and put thew wrong apartment number, will the letter be lost? Is there anyway i can get ahold of it?
Bri – You need to contact the post office for that information.
I didn’t put the location on my envelope since their Bexar county jail website says (if known), will I get it back or will they deliver it? Also what is considered an “excessive” photo?
Rosie – If you put the sid number on it he should get it. Excessive photo, as in one photo, probably means too much is showing. Excessive photos, more than one, would be more than 6.
What’s the address to the annex??
Jennifer – 1211 West Travis.
Do I need to put a stamp before I send the letter?
Aaliya – Yes.