What can I send to an inmate in NSW?

Inmates may send letter or parcels, and receive letters or parcels from, any other person, subject to consideration of any applicable legal orders restricting contact between certain individuals. See more information in policy summary (PDF , 1.6 MB).

When did MRRC open?

The Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC), an Australian maximum security facility for males is located within the complex. The prison opened in 1997, and has a capacity of 900 inmates. It is the largest single correctional centre in Australia. The majority of inmates are unconvicted or unsentenced.

How do I send a letter to an inmate?

You will need to locate the prisoner you want to write to. Once you know which prison they are in you can address the mail to the prisoner at the specified prison. Prison postal addresses are listed on our prison pages. You can also send the letter to the prisoner, addressed to our Central Office.

Can you send security envelopes to an inmate?

Sending Stamps, Paper and Envelopes Before you send prisoner stamps, paper and envelopes, make sure these items aren’t classed as contraband. An inmate is not allowed to receive contraband items unless these are authorized by the facility. Unfortunately, stamps, envelopes and paper are contraband in many U.S. jails.

How many phone calls do inmates get a day NSW?

Inmates are allowed up to 10 nominated personal numbers (family and friends) and three legal numbers (solicitors). The recommended maximum call duration is six minutes for local personal calls and 10 minutes for legal calls and international personal calls.

What is it like in Silverwater jail?

The MRRC, better known as Silverwater Jail, is the first footfall for prisoners coming in off the street or transiting through other jails. It’s a shifting, volatile environment where the inmates are unsentenced and the average stay is no more than a few months. Fates are uncertain, hierarchies are fluid.

What can Prisoners receive as gifts?

When choosing things to send inmates, consider these five options to make your loved one’s time away a bit better.

• Letters and messages.
• Commissary money.
• Photos.
• Books, magazines and newspapers.
• Celebratory cards.

How long are visits at Silverwater jail?

Visits last for 30 minutes and will take place at the following times: In-person visits: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm. In-person visits: Weekends and public holidays: 8:30am – 3pm. Professional Audio Visual Link visits: Monday – Friday (including Mandatory Case Conferences): 8:00am – 6.00pm.