To send photos to someone at Clark County Detention Center (CCDC) in Las Vegas, mail them to the jail's social mail post office box, PO Box 43059, Las Vegas, NV 89116, with the person's full name and inmate ID number. Photos should be standard 4x6 prints with no nudity or sexually suggestive content, and the envelope should be plain white.
Below is the exact address format, how to find the ID number, the county's photo rules and the small mistakes that get mail returned. Rules change, so we also keep our Clark County Detention Center page current.
Mailing address for photos
Clark County says all physical social mail, which includes letters and photos, goes to a post office box that took effect on June 8, 2023. Use this format:
[Full name] – [Inmate ID Number]
Clark County Detention Center
PO Box 43059
Las Vegas, NV 89116
Put your own full return address on the envelope. The county says all mail must have a return address.
You may still see the jail's street address, 330 S. Casino Center Blvd., in older guides. According to the county's inmate mail page, that address is for legal mail, official documents and publications, not for letters and photos from family. Personal photos belong at the PO box.
If your loved one is in a city jail rather than CCDC, the address is different. See our pages for the City of Las Vegas Detention Center, the Henderson Detention Center and the North Las Vegas detention center, or browse every facility on our Nevada page.
The ID number you need
The county's address format asks for the person's inmate ID number next to their name. It's how the mailroom matches an envelope to the right person.
To find it:
- Search for your loved one on the jail's online inmate search, using their full legal name.
- Ask your loved one for the number the next time they call.
- Write the name exactly as the jail lists it, not a nickname.
Our guide on how to find an inmate ID number walks through official jail and prison searches in more detail.
Photo rules
Clark County's published mail rules include these points about photos:
- Size: The county lists photographs smaller or larger than 4 x 6 inches as prohibited. A standard 4x6 print is the safe choice.
- Content: Pornographic, sexually suggestive, nude, partially nude or sexually explicit photos are not allowed.
- No extras: Mail with glitter, rhinestones, stickers or glued items is prohibited, and so are greeting cards and postcards.
- Paper and envelopes: Only white envelopes and white paper are allowed, and anything you write should be in blue ink, black ink or pencil.
How many photos fit in one envelope is less clear. One version of the county's mail page has limited photos to five per parcel, while the current version doesn't list a number. Because of that, we split orders to stay within the per-envelope limit we have on file for CCDC, and you see the number of envelopes before you pay. Our facility page shows the limit we're currently using.
Beyond the written rules, it's wise to leave out anything that shows weapons, drugs, money, gang signs or hand signs that could be read that way. Mailrooms commonly refuse those. Our post on what photos are allowed in prison and jail has more ideas for safe, meaningful pictures.
What your loved one receives
The county says all social mail is opened and screened for contraband, and that staff can return any item to the sender. Its mail page doesn't describe scanning letters or photos to a tablet.
Before you pay, our checkout shows what your loved one will actually receive at this facility, based on what we have on file. If anything changes, we update our facility page.
Step by step
- Confirm they're at CCDC. Use the jail's inmate search to check your loved one is still there, and note their inmate ID number.
- Choose your photos. Pick clear, appropriate pictures: family, kids, pets, home, celebrations.
- Crop each one to 4x6. That's the size Clark County accepts.
- Address it to the PO box. Name and ID number on the first line, then "Clark County Detention Center," then PO Box 43059, Las Vegas, NV 89116.
- Use a plain white envelope with your full return address.
- Keep it simple. No stickers, glitter, glue, cards or decorations.
Or let us handle it. At InmatePics, you upload photos from your phone, pick Clark County Detention Center, and enter your loved one's name and ID number. Our printing and mailing partners print real 4x6 photos, and every order is addressed and packed the way the facility requires and split into envelopes it accepts. It's $0.99 per print plus $4.99 per envelope, with no subscription, so 10 photos in one envelope cost $14.89. We also remove location data from your photos and delete them after your order is done.
Tips to avoid returned mail
- Don't use the street address for photos. Social mail goes to PO Box 43059. The Casino Center Blvd. address is for legal mail and publications.
- Include the ID number. Mail that the mailroom can't match to a person is likely to come back.
- Stick to 4x6. The county lists other photo sizes as prohibited.
- Skip greeting cards and postcards. Clark County doesn't allow them.
- No decorations. Glitter, rhinestones, stickers, glued items, lipstick and perfume are all on the prohibited list.
- Check custody before you send. People in county jails are often released or moved, so check the inmate search the day you mail.
For more, see why prison mail gets returned and our general guide on how to send photos to an inmate.
Frequently asked questions
Can you send photos to Clark County Detention Center?
Yes. Clark County accepts photos as part of social mail sent to PO Box 43059, Las Vegas, NV 89116. They should be 4x6 prints, free of nudity or sexually suggestive content, and sent in a plain white envelope with a return address.
What is the mailing address for Clark County Detention Center?
For letters and photos, use the person's full name and inmate ID number, then "Clark County Detention Center, PO Box 43059, Las Vegas, NV 89116." The street address on Casino Center Blvd. is for legal mail, official documents and publications.
Can I send a greeting card with the photos?
No. The county lists greeting cards and postcards as prohibited mail. Put the photos in a plain white envelope, with a short letter on white paper if you'd like.
What happens if CCDC rejects my photos?
The county says staff can return any item to the sender, and contraband may be placed in the person's property instead of delivered. If you send with InmatePics and the facility returns your order, you get a full refund or a free reprint, your choice.
How long does mail take to reach someone at CCDC?
That depends on the postal service and on how quickly the jail's mailroom screens incoming mail. When you order with us, we print and mail after you pay, and we spread envelopes out if a facility limits how many it accepts at once.
Ready to send? Check the latest details on our Clark County Detention Center page, then send your photos with InmatePics.
