Shipping Policy

*Effective 2/1/2020: SLO County Jail will only accept NEW books to be sent to inmates. No exceptions. 

-Books MUST be ordered NEW from the bookstore. You are not allowed to bring in books to ship to inmates.

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-We can ship 3 books in each package.

-Shipping is $6 per package.

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-The following items are not permitted in the Jail and will not be accepted if sent through the mail:

• Photos or pictures depicting nudity, including exposed genitalia, buttocks or female breasts, and depictions of sexual acts.

• Publications containing or promoting obscenity, murder, arson, riot, racism, violence, or gambling

• Magazines, books, or periodicals not delivered through the mail from the publisher or retail outlet.

• Hardback books or used books

• Envelopes larger than 8 ½” x 11 ½”