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How to send mail to an inmate at The Pas Correctional Centre

To write to someone at The Pas Correctional Centre, address the envelope to the inmate's full name, c/o The Pas Correctional Centre, PO Box 659, The Pas MB R9A 1K7. The Pas Correctional Centre is a multi-level provincial correctional centre in The Pas, Manitoba, operated by Manitoba Justice's Correctional Services Division. Mail is inspected before delivery, and inmates can be transferred without notice — double-check the person is still there before you send.

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Mailing address

Verified July 2026

Inmate mail — The Pas Correctional Centre

[Inmate's full name]
c/o The Pas Correctional Centre
PO Box 659
The Pas MB  R9A 1K7
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Sources

Addresses verified July 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

Key facts

  • Write the inmate's full name on the first line and "c/o The Pas Correctional Centre" below it — mail without a usable inmate name is returned or destroyed.
  • All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband; personal (non-privileged) mail can be read.
  • Do not enclose cash, gift cards, postage stamps, jewellery, or anything besides paper — prohibited enclosures are seized.
  • Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm the person is still at The Pas Correctional Centre before mailing, and double-check the address against Manitoba Justice's Correctional Services Division's official listing.
  • Include your full return address so the person can write back — some facilities refuse mail without one.
  • PostPal prints and deposits your letter with Canada Post the next business day, so you can write from anywhere without a printer or stamps.

How to send your letter

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    Confirm the person is still at The Pas Correctional Centre

    Inmates move between facilities without notice — after sentencing, for security reclassification, or for programs. Confirm during a call or visit that they are still at The Pas Correctional Centre before you send anything, and double-check the mailing address against the official Manitoba listing (linked in the sources below).

  2. 2

    Address it to the inmate, care of the facility

    First line: the inmate's full name (the name they are held under, not a nickname). Second line: c/o The Pas Correctional Centre. Then the mailing address: PO Box 659, The Pas MB R9A 1K7.

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    Keep the contents to paper only

    A letter on plain paper is always safest. No cash, stamps, gift cards, stickers, glitter, perfume, or laminated items — facilities seize prohibited enclosures and may reject the whole letter. If you want to send photos or documents, call the facility first to confirm what it accepts.

  4. 4

    Send it without a trip to the post office

    Write or upload your letter to PostPal with the address above prefilled, and we print, envelope, and deposit it with Canada Post the next business day for $6 — with your return address printed so they can write back.

Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at The Pas Correctional Centre?

Put the inmate's full name on the first line, "c/o The Pas Correctional Centre" on the second line, then the facility's mailing address: PO Box 659, The Pas MB R9A 1K7. Include your own return address so they can write back.

Is mail to The Pas Correctional Centre opened and read?

Expect it to be. Correctional facilities inspect incoming mail for contraband, and non-privileged personal mail can be read under Manitoba Justice's Correctional Services Division's rules. Never include cash, gift cards, stamps, or anything besides paper — unauthorized enclosures are confiscated and can get the letter rejected.

What happens if the person has been transferred or released?

The letter will not be forwarded to you or reliably to them. Inmates are moved between facilities without notice, so confirm the person is still at The Pas Correctional Centre — ideally during a phone call or visit — before mailing anything important.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes. Include a complete return address on your letter. Inmates in Manitoba provincial custody can send outgoing personal mail, though they may need to cover their own postage.

Can I send photos or printed documents?

Plain paper letters and standard photo prints are generally accepted; polaroids, hard objects, and anything glued, taped, or perfumed usually are not. Rules vary by facility and change — call The Pas Correctional Centre to confirm before sending anything other than a plain letter.

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