Inmate Mail

The Inmates Name and ID number must be clearly Printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard to ensure the mail is posted to the correct account.

All regular inmate postal mail (Postcards, Letters, Greeting Cards, Pictures, etc.) will be scanned into the
system and available to the inmates to view their postal mail via the inmate kiosks.

Legal Mail, Court Documents, Medical, Religious, and Educational Packages will continue to be sent to the facility directly at

Bent County Sheriffs Office
11100 CR GG.5
LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054

(if sending medical, religious, or education it is required to call ahead to make sure the package is accepted)

We will no longer accept money orders, cashier’s checks, or packages from publications for inmates.

REASONS FOR REJECTED MAIL

Gang related material/photo. Includes graffiti.

• Sexually explicit photos.
• Contains descriptions, plans, or threats of criminal activity.
• Contains material that may create racial tension within the facility.
• Contains correspondence for someone other than the inmate it is addressed to.
• Inmate to inmate correspondence
• Any material that is deemed inappropriate for this facility.
• Photo collages
• WE WILL NOT ACCEPT INMATE PROPERTY TO BE MAILED IN. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS MEDICAL, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE PRIOR TO THEIR ARRIVAL. ALL PACKAGES WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER.

For questions or concerns, please call (970) 345-2244.