​​​​​​Corrections Mail


Detainee Mail Regulations

Detainees at Kane County Adult Justice Center are allowed to send and receive an unlimited number of letters through the United States Postal Service.  To send mail to a Detainee, include their legal name, as well as their Detainee ID Number.  This information can be located using the Detainee Search feature.

​Detainee Search

New Mailing Address for Non-Privileged Mail

Kane County Adult Justice Center-IL

Detainee Name and Booking #

P.O. Box 16120

Jonesboro, AR 72401​


Mail Restrictions

Mail items containing glitter, lipstick, electronic music devices, and adhesives (glue or tape) may be returned to the sender.  Mail items will not be denied based on the item containing staples. 

Detainees are not allowed to receive the following items:

  • Return address stickers;
  • Large packages;
  • Cardboard envelopes with bubble wrap;
  • Blank cards, paper, envelopes, or stationery
  • Unused stamps.


Money Orders

Money orders sent through the mail to the Kane County Adult Justice Center are accepted and deposited in the Detainee Fund Account.  Money orders must be submitted in increments of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or less.  Money orders of Fifty One Dollars ($51.00) or more will not be accepted. Money orders must be completed in full. Include the Detainee's legal name and Detainee ID Number, as well as the sender's signature and information.  Personal checks are not accepted.


Pictures/Photographs

Pictures and Photos can be sent digitally through JailATM.com or the mail.  Mailed pictures will be digitally scanned and sent to the detainee on the tablet system.

  • Pictures that contain hand signs.
  • Pictures containing gang references.
  • Pictures containing any nudity.
  • Pictures containing substance use, including alcohol.

Pictures that contain any illegal activity shall be forwarded to law enforcement for investigation.

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Books

Detainees are allowed to receive books and/or other media as shown below:

  • Up to two (2) books per shipment.
  • Books must be shipped from a known book distributor that does not sell used books.
  • Used books are not allowed.
  • Amazon.com is not an authorized shipper and/or purveyor.
  • No hardcover books and/or string binding.
  • No bookmarks, strings, and/or ribbons are allowed.
  • Subscriptions to newspapers and/or magazines (also known as media) are allowed.
    • All media will be inspected for appropriateness before delivery.
    • Any media found to be unacceptable will be destroyed. 
    • Glue is the only acceptable media binding.
    • All media must meet the same standards for acceptability as outlined for Pictures.

Books will be stamped “Property of Kane County Jail” upon being received and will be considered a donation. Once the detainee has had an opportunity to read the item, it will be donated to the KCAJC library. No books will be placed in a detainee’s property at any time for any reason.​


All mail shall be opened and inspected for appropriate content and contraband.  Items deemed inappropriate or contraband shall not be allowed.  At the discretion of the Kane County Adult Justice Center, mail items may be photocopied and/or reproduced.  Mail containing information or materials related to illegal activity shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation.

 

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