Mail for inmates in the Elmwood Correctional Facility is only accepted when delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Mail from UPS, FedEx, or any other private delivery service will not be accepted.
The following items will NOT be accepted through the mail service:
Cardboard
Plastics, or anything laminated
Anything GANG related (Photos, colors, writing, symbols)
Drugs
Two-ply cards will be separated (they are discouraged)
Cards larger than 5x7
Blank paper, cards, envelopes, stamps
Magazines, books and newspapers not from the publisher
Staples and paper clips
Items having suspicious stains or markings
Letters or envelopes having stickers on them
Hard bound books
Padded envelopes
Artwork done with wax, water colors or heavy crayons
Flowers
Envelopes or items with tape
Instant camera photos (i.e. Polaroid)
Photographs larger than 4x6
Food items
Packages
Photographs with graphic nudity
Inmates may receive newspapers, magazines, periodicals and books through the US Postal Service if they are mailed directly from the publisher. They will not be accepted if sent by a bookstore or any other person. You may arrange with Catholic Charities Inmate Support Services Program for some materials to be delivered. No hardbound books will be accepted.
If you are sending mail to an inmate, envelopes MUST include inmate's booking number and Personal File Number (PFN). The mailing addresses for Elmwood Complex is:
Santa Clara County Department of Correction
Elmwood Complex
Inmate Name/Booking Number/PFN
701 South Abel Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
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