Can Amazon ship to prisons?

Amazon.com makes deliveries to prisons. However, we recommend that you contact the prison first to confirm that they accept deliveries and to ask about any special policies they have. The label on the outside of the package should only state the destination address, Amazon.com company name, and return address.
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How do I send something to an inmate on Amazon?

Order books from Amazon to your home address. Once the books arrive, send them via USPS directly to the prison.
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Your order cannot be anonymous, so your Amazon parcel should include the following info:
  1. Inmate's full name and ID number.
  2. PO box number and facility's initials.
  3. The destination address.
  4. The return address.
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Can Amazon send you to jail?

Sellers may feel that Amazon returns policy requirements favor buyers to the extreme, but committing returns fraud through Amazon could land you in jail.
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Can Amazon deliver to prisons UK?

Most prisons in the UK will not accept books from local bookstores. You need to ship your books direct from a national bookstore. Prisons will not accept books from friends and family of the prisoner. You have to ship direct from a major national bookstore like Amazon.
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What items can you send to inmates?

5 Awesome Things to Send Inmates in a Care Package
  1. Letters and Messages. According to PrisonPro.com, sending correspondence is the number one best way to help your loved one feel connected to home. ...
  2. Commissary Money. ...
  3. Photos. ...
  4. Books, Magazines and Newspapers. ...
  5. Celebratory Cards.
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Can I send clothes to a prisoner?

Parcels to the prison can only be sent through Parcel Force. The prison will not accept Royal Mail parcels. Only court clothes can be posted in without the need for an application being made first. The parcel must be clearly marked as 'court clothes' and cannot contain any other additional items.
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How do I make a care package for an inmate?

A care package might include food like coffee, candy, meats, and seafood. Personal hygiene items like toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant are commonly included. Some inmates also receive shoes, sweats, or underwear in care packages.
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Can you send packages to prisoners UK?

Gifts and parcels

Prisoners must first apply to have any items posted in. Only when approved should any items be sent. Women in Send are also able to buy items from approved suppliers through a catalogue system.
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What clothes can I send to someone in jail UK?

Here are the prison clothing limits:
  • 9 Lower Garments which includes shorts, trousers, jeans and joggers.
  • 15 Upper Garments which includes tshirts and jumpers.
  • 1 Jacket/Coat.
  • 10 Pairs of Socks, Unlimited Underwear.
  • 3 Pairs of Shoes/Trainers.
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Can prisoners wear their own clothes UK?

Remanded prisoners in the UK who have not yet been sentenced may wear their own clothing. Prisoners in Category D open prisons can also wear their own clothing to prepare them for their eventual release, but not anything that resembles a prison officer's uniform.
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Can you get in trouble for returning to Amazon?

According to The Wall Street Journal, Amazon will ban shoppers from using their site for returning too many items—sometimes without even telling the customer why they're being banned. And for more things that could get you in hot water, You Could Get Sued By Amazon for Doing This Online.
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Is stealing an Amazon package a felony?

Senate Bill 23 makes stealing packages from private carriers like Amazon, Fedex, and UPS off someone's doorstep a felony.
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Will Amazon ban you for too many returns?

It appears Amazon will ban accounts if they determine someone is taking advantage of the system. The number of returns and the kinds of metrics they are using that will trigger a ban is unknown. It can be difficult for customers to avoid being banned if they don't know what the criteria are.
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Can Amazon ship to federal prisons?

Amazon.com makes deliveries to prisons. However, we recommend that you contact the prison first to confirm that they accept deliveries and to ask about any special policies they have. The label on the outside of the package should only state the destination address, Amazon.com company name, and return address.
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Can you send hardcover books to inmates?

Rules About Sending Books to Federal Prisons

Inmates held in low- and minimum-security federal prisons can be sent magazines, newspaper clippings, paperback as well as hardcover books. The items must be sent directly from the publisher or a bookstore—sending used books from your home is strictly forbidden.
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What book stores ship to prisons?

Shipping to Correctional Facilities Powell's Books Inc. ships to many correctional facilities, both state and federal.
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What does green and white mean in jail?

White: segregation unit or, in specific cases, death row inmates. Green or blue: low-risk inmates usually charged with a misdemeanor and other nonviolent crimes, or inmates on work detail (e.g., kitchen, cleaning, laundry, mail, or other tasks)
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How much money is a prisoner allowed UK?

prisoner is able to spend per week is £25.50. However, in practice most prisoners are limited to being able to spend £15.50. The amount of money which prisoners held on remand can access and spend, and what may be supplied to them by family are greater. These limits have not changed since 2008.
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What time do prisoners go to bed in UK?

Prisons all work on strict timetables. The majority of prisons lock the cell door at around 6pm at night and it remains shut until 8am.
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Can you send DVDs to a prisoner?

Prisoners are ordering themselves treats from Amazon from their cells, it was revealed yesterday. They can buy computer games, CDs, DVDs, trainers, electronic appliances, cosmetics and clothes from the internet store and retailers such as.
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Can you send bathing suit pictures to inmates?

Can you send bathing suit pictures to inmates? Answer: NO. Very few facilities allow nudity or anything that could be considered sexually explicit photos.
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What kind of envelopes can you send to an inmate?

Additionally, these items must be white, off-white or yellow, and card stock, sketch paper and other types of craft paper are not permitted. Some facilities let inmates receive self-addressed, stamped envelopes, but check whether there are any limitations.
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How does an inmate know they have money on their books?

Only the inmate knows their own balance. If you deposited to an Inmate's Account, you will need to ask the inmate what their balance is. You can do this over the phone or schedule a video visitation or send a message, if available.
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Do prisoners get pajamas?

While ordinary workers are required to wear uniforms, they can wear whatever they like when they get home. Prisoners have to wear the same thing all the time—many don't even get pajamas.
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Do prisoners do their own laundry?

Laundry in Prison

In their place have come large, institutional washing machines and dryers which all prisoners are required to use. Depending on the size of the federal prison, inmates are usually assigned a laundry number and a laundry bag with their number attached to it.
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