Send Books

Sending Books to an Inmate – Quick Guidelines

  • Books must be shipped directly from Amazon.com. No other retailers or personal shipments are accepted.

  • Content restrictions: Books cannot contain images or material related to alcohol, drugs, guns, or any type of weapon.

  • Shipping name: Use the inmate’s full name and booking number.

  • Address format:

Inmate Full Name + Booking Number

Pod Name (include the letter, if applicable)

Monterey County Jail

1410 Natividad Rd

Salinas, CA 93906

United States

  • Pod information: You must include the inmate’s pod name. This can be obtained by:

    • Asking the inmate directly, or

    • Contacting the front desk at the Monterey County Jail.