If you have a friend or loved one in prison and you want to send something to them, then there are a number of rules and restrictions that go far beyond the standard list of prohibited and restricted items. While ParcelForce and UPS tend to be the most commonly used parcel delivery services when it comes to sending a parcel to someone in prison, there are a number of different options to choose from.
Sending Money
If you are looking to send money to someone in prison, then there are a few different ways that you can do this – however couriering is not normally one of them.
Banned Items
As expected there are a number of banned items that you might find when it comes to sending an item to someone in prison. These include:
- Anything that is indecent or obscene
- Threatens the security of the prison
- Is written in code
In addition to this, it is deemed to be a criminal offense if you provide a prisoner, or attempt to send a prisoner, any of the following items:
- Illegal drugs
- Alcohol
- Weapons
- A camera
- A mobile phone
If you are unsure about what you can and can’t send to a prisoner, then make sure that you get in touch with the prison directly. However, it is important to note that if you are sending a parcel to someone in prison, then this is not always going to reach them. For example, the prison may accept the item initially, but when received and checked, may refuse its entry.
It is also important to make sure that you include the prisoner’s identification number when sending a parcel.
