Detainee Mail
Sending Mail to Detainees:
Write to your loved one at:
[Resident's Name]
Orange County Detention Center
Facility ID Number 5150
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
All mail is scanned and delivered electronically to detainees.
Books & Magazines:
Want to send reading materials? Have them shipped directly from vendors like Amazon to:
[Resident's Name]
Orange County Detention Center
1200 US 70 West
Hillsborough, NC 27278
⚠️ Important: Unacceptable items cannot be returned and will be destroyed.
Make sure to check what items are acceptable below:
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
- Letters (up to 10 pages)
- Simple greeting cards
- Photos and drawings
- All items must be on standard paper (8.5x11in. or smaller)
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
- Original/official documents
- Money in any form
- Cards with 3D, pop-up, or musical elements
- Items with glitter, glue, or tape
- Explicit or inappropriate content
- Physical packages