Sending Care Packages Using the Online Access Securepak' systemįamily members and friends can also shop, create and send gift packages directly to adults in custody using the online Access Securepak' system. All such books will be returned to sender. No softbound books that have the covers removed or altered in any way will be accepted.No hardbound or spiral-bound books will be accepted.No book will be more than 8-1/2' x 11' and no more than 2' thick.All books previously received by the adult in custody will be returned before obtaining others.Īll books received by adults in custody through the mail must be bought and shipped from a publisher or reputable bookstore and must meet the following requirements: There is a limit of three books and three magazines per adult in custody at any one time. Torn and damaged books will not be kept in the facility and will be returned to sender. The adult in custody will be responsible for the care of all their personal books. The Clackamas County Jail is not responsible for loss or damage to any adult in custody's personal books received through the U.S. Upon discovery of any cash or other negotiable item inside incoming mail to an adult in custody, the entire letter and cash will be sealed and stamped 'RETURN TO SENDER' and then returned. 1, 2009, the Clackamas County Jail will no longer accept any cash or other negotiable items through the U.S. Such activity or suspected activity will be investigated for criminal prosecution. Introducing contraband into a correctional facility, (through the mail or by any other means), is a CLASS C Felony. Dangerous or serious contraband will be turned over to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives for investigation. Efforts will be made to identify the person who sent the contraband. If any contraband is found in the adult in custody's mail, the Jail will seize it. However, if the volume of such letters is so great that it results in an unreasonable hardship on the Jail then the Jail Commander may impose further limits on the volume of letters and other material that may be stored in the housing area. Mail received for adults in custody who are no longer in custody of the Clackamas County Jail will be returned unopened to the sender.Īdults in custody at the Clackamas County Jail are not limited in the number of letters they may send or receive. The jail will deliver the mail Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, barring any unforeseen circumstances It is the adult in custody's responsibility to notify their family and friends about the mail rules and regulations.Īll letters to adults in custody will be addressed in the following manner:ĪDULT IN CUSTODY'S NAME ( State Identification Number - SID)Įach adult in custody's State Identification Number can be found on the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Web site, using the Jail population search engine.Īll incoming mail must have a return address:Įxcept for circumstances beyond the control of the Jail, incoming mail will be delivered to adults in custody after it is received and processed, within 24 hours, (excluding holidays and weekends).Adults in custody may not send, receive, transfer or possess materials in violation of the rules governing the Clackamas County Jail.No mail or notes may be left at the Jail for adults in custody: all such materials must be received through the U.S.Postal regulations and the rules governing the Clackamas County Jail. All adults in custody at the Clackamas County Jail will be allowed to send and receive mail that complies with U.S.Adults in custody may send and receive mail and receive approved publications consistent with Jail interests and accepted rehabilitation practices. The Clackamas County Jail regulates mail to provide a safe, secure, and orderly treatment-based environment for adults in custody.

Family members and friends can now shop, create and send gift packages directly to adults in custody at the Clackamas County Jail using the online Access Securepak® system.

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