Correspondence

Letters mailed to inmates must contain the inmate’s full name as part of the address. The jail will not accept certain items through the mail. Restricted items include packages, obscene or pornographic materials, personal checks, and type of food. Envelopes with writing and drawings all over, other than what is required will not be accepted and returned to sender:  

Mail should be addressed in the following manner:

INMATES NAME
Shelby County Jail
612 Court St.
Harlan, IA 51537