Chuckawalla valley state prison mail rules

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) is a maximum-security prison located in Blythe, California. Here are the mail rules for CVSP:

Incoming Mail:

• All incoming mail must be addressed to the inmate's name and CDCR number.
• Mail must be sent to the following address:
  • Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
  • 45100 Fairview Avenue
  • Blythe, CA 92225
• Mail must be postmarked within 30 days of the date it was sent.
• Mail that is not postmarked within 30 days will be returned to the sender.
• Inmates are allowed to receive mail from friends and family, but it must be sent through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or a private mail service.
• Mail that is sent through a private mail service must be sent to the prison's address and must be marked "Private Mail" on the envelope.

Outgoing Mail:

• Inmates are allowed to send outgoing mail to friends and family, but it must be sent through the USPS or a private mail service.
• Outgoing mail must be addressed to the recipient's name and address.
• Inmates are limited to sending 10 pages of outgoing mail per week.
• Inmates are not allowed to send outgoing mail to other inmates or to anyone who is not a friend or family member.

Prohibited Items:

• Inmates are not allowed to receive or send mail that contains:
  • Contraband (e.g. drugs, weapons, etc.)
  • Obscene or sexually explicit material
  • Threats or violence towards others
  • Gang-related material
  • Mail that is not addressed to the inmate's name and CDCR number
  • Mail that is not postmarked within 30 days
• Inmates are also not allowed to send or receive mail that contains any type of currency or financial instruments.

Search and Inspection:

• All incoming and outgoing mail is subject to search and inspection by prison staff.
• Mail that is deemed to be contraband or otherwise prohibited will be confiscated and may result in disciplinary action against the inmate.

Special Mail:

• Inmates are allowed to receive special mail, such as:
  • Legal mail (e.g. court documents, lawyer correspondence, etc.)
  • Medical mail (e.g. prescription medication, medical test results, etc.)
  • Educational mail (e.g. books, educational materials, etc.)
• Special mail must be sent to the prison's address and must be marked "Special Mail" on the envelope.

It's important to note that mail rules can change, so it's always a good idea to check with the prison or the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for the most up-to-date information.