Escambia County Jail Inmate Mail — Address and Rules
Personal mail for Escambia County inmates doesn’t go to the jail. It goes to a mail-processing address: Inmate full name + booking number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail from attorneys and courts goes to P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522. Older websites still show outdated addresses — use the ones on the county’s current contacts page.
On this page
Addresses
| Type of mail | Address |
|---|---|
| Personal mail (letters, cards, photos) | [Inmate Full Legal Name] · [Booking Number] · P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 |
| Legal / privileged mail (attorneys, courts, officials) | [Inmate Full Legal Name] · [Booking Number] · P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522 |
| Money orders for inmate accounts | Inmate Accounts · P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522 — see send money |
Get the booking number from Jail View. Put your full return address on the envelope — mail without one may be rejected.
Why personal mail goes to Maryland
Many jails now route personal mail through a central processing center. Mail is opened, screened and usually scanned, and inmates read it digitally, often on housing-unit kiosks or tablets. This keeps drugs soaked into paper and other contraband out of the jail. It also means:
- originals may not be delivered, so don’t send irreplaceable photos,
- processing adds a few days,
- anything that can’t be scanned cleanly (thick cards, glitter, stickers) may be rejected.
What you can send
- Letters on plain white paper, in blue or black ink
- Standard greeting cards (no glitter, pop-ups, electronics, padding or musical parts)
- Photographs within the provider’s limits (no Polaroids and no explicit content)
- Books, magazines and newspapers only directly from a publisher or approved vendor, if allowed
What’s not allowed
The county’s 2017 inmate handbook and standard jail rules prohibit:
- cash, personal checks and money orders inside personal letters — money goes through inmate accounts,
- packages — the handbook says inmates can’t receive packages , except approved publications and legal documents,
- stickers, glitter, crayon, marker, lipstick, perfume, stains or unknown substances,
- content that threatens violence, plans an escape, or involves blackmail or extortion,
- coded messages, gang symbols and sexually explicit material,
- stamps, envelopes or blank paper enclosed for the inmate — indigent inmates get supplies from the jail.
Rejected items may be returned to sender or destroyed.
Legal mail
Mail to and from attorneys, courts and public officials is privileged. It’s opened only in the inmate’s presence, to check for contraband, and isn’t read. It must be clearly marked as legal mail and come from a verifiable legal source. Send it to P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522.
Mail from the inmate
Inmates buy stamps and envelopes through commissary. The county’s 2017 handbook says indigent inmates can receive basic writing supplies, including envelopes for legal correspondence, on a set schedule. Outgoing mail is marked as coming from the jail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mailing address for Escambia County jail inmates?
Personal mail: the inmate’s full name and booking number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail from attorneys and courts: P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522. Letters sent to the jail’s street address may be returned. Put your full return address on every envelope.
Can I send photos to an Escambia County inmate?
Generally yes, within the mail-processing rules — no Polaroids and nothing explicit. Because personal mail goes through a processing center and is usually scanned, don’t send original photos you need back. Standard prints on regular photo paper are the safest choice. Call the jail if you’re unsure.
Can I send books or packages to an Escambia County inmate?
Packages aren’t accepted. Books, magazines and newspapers must come directly from a publisher or approved vendor where they’re allowed. For care packages, Escambia County points families to its approved vendor, icaregifts.com, rather than mailed boxes. Money goes through inmate accounts, never inside letters.
Sources: Escambia County Detention Contacts (mail addresses) · Escambia County Inmate Handbook, 2017 (PDF)