5995 Long Prairie Rd. Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: 503-842-2561
Fax: 503-815-3399
In case of an Emergency dial 911
Non Emergency Dispatch 503-815-1911
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8am-Noon and 12:30pm-5pm
AIC (Adult in Custody) Mail
Mail sent to an AIC should be addressed as follows:
Full AIC Name
c/o Tillamook County Corrections
5995 Long Prairie Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
- All outgoing mail is inspected prior to sealing.
- All incoming mail is inspected prior to delivering to an AIC.
- Official/Legal mail is inspected in the presence of the AIC.
- Mail is distributed to the AIC within 24 hours after receiving.
- Incoming and outgoing letters should fit in a standard 4" x 9" envelope or 5" x 6" greeting card envelope.
- Incoming mail will be refused if postage is due, except for incoming Legal/Attorney, or Government mail.
Prohibited Mail
- Personal checks
- Mail that contains staples or metal devices
- Mail that contains threats of harm or criminal activity
- Mail that concerns sending or receiving contraband through the facility
- Plans of escape
- Plans that violate the corrections facility rules
- Mail that contains codes
- Mail that contains information which if communicated would create a clear and present danger of violence or physical harm
- Criticism of corrections facility operations, programs or personnel
- Polaroid pictures, photos larger than 4" x 6", contraband
- Newspaper clippings and articles (including internet)
- Packages without prior approval
- Publications that depict racism, sexual harassment, religious persecution, or are gang-related and could promote a hostile work environment will be rejected by staff
- Graphically depicts: Sexual penetration, Homosexual acts, Sado-masochistic acts, Beastiality, Sex acts involving children, or Nude photographs of men or women
- Photographs that depict or show genitals of men or women (partial or total nudity)
Rejected Mail
Any mail that is rejected by staff to AIC of the correctional facility will be stamped with the appropriate stamp and returned to the sender. The letter or publication shall remain as a whole and no portion will be removed and given to the AIC. The AIC will be notified in writing that mail was returned to sender, with the name of the sender and what type of mail received was returned to sender. A copy of the notification will also be sent to the sender.
Reasons for rejection include but are not limited to the following:
- Mail received without the full name and address of the person corresponding with the AIC
- Mail consisting of decals or stickers attached to the envelope or letter
- Mail containing perfume or other scents
- Mail that contains foreign stains or substances
- Mail that contains return stamps or writing paper
- Writing paper, pencils, eraser, and stamped envelopes must be purchased through commissary. AIC's of the corrections facility who are indigent are allowed to order writing packs, consisting of a pencil, eraser, writing paper and three stamped envelopes weekly. These writing materials can be used for correspondence with friends and family members, attorneys, or other legal representatives. If Inmates have Debt and receive money, 50% is applied toward the Debt and 50% is available to purchase items. This way the debt is slowly paid off.
- Mail with adhesive tape
- Polaroid Pictures and pictures larger than 4" x 6"
- Mail that would create a hostile work environment, sexual harassment, improperly marked legal material, and credit applications.
Books
AIC's may receive up to three books (puzzle, self-help, novel) in a shipment. Books must come from the publisher, book club, or bookstore. Books may be new or used. Books must be paperback and no larger than 9" x 12". They may not have plastic or metal bindings. Staff will consider any other item in the parcel as contraband and treat it as prohibited mail. Prior approval must be requested from a supervisor. Content of each book must not violate jail regulations. An AIC acknowledges books accepted into the facility become property of the Tillamook County Jail. All periodicals and magazine subscriptions must be obtained through the publisher. Hardbound books will be rejected and returned to the publisher or placed in the AIC's property. Written request to the Facility Commander or designee must be filed for permission to receive publications. These requests will be reviewed and considered for approval by the Facility Commander.
