Contact

You can write to Malik at:
Malik Muhammed
#400523
Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center
Unit F3A-203
4344 Broad River Rd
Columbia SC 29210

Malik’s communications are currently very restricted, but although they will most likely not be able to respond in writing, they would still deeply appreciate receiving letters.

Malik has requested that people write their address in their letters because the transfer means they no longer have access to their address book.

They are not allowed to have photographs until they are transferred again.

Relevant sections from SCDOC’s family page:

Q. How many newspaper/magazine clippings/crossword puzzle pages or info from the internet (except for info from the SCDOC website) may I send?

A. Up to five pages per envelope provided that the contents do not depict “questionable material.”

SCDOC only accepts books from the following sources:

*Books from Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million will only get received by Malik if they are purchased online.

SCDOC will reject books sent to Malik from other sources.

“A legitimate invoice or receipt on business stationary/letterhead must be enclosed with the publication(s) received from one of the approved vendors showing the publication was paid for in advance.

Books purchased from these five vendors may still be rejected for content per SCDOC Policy PS-10.08.”

Malik may not receive Magazines or Newspapers, as the prison blocks prisoners who are in Intake Status from receiving them. They will be mailed back out of Malik’s pocket, or destroyed if they don’t have funds. Please continue to check their blog for updates.

Information from the South Carolina DOC page:

“All incoming inmate mail must be clearly marked with the inmate’s legal name, SCDC number, living unit, full name of the institution, street address, city, state, and zip code with a complete return address in the upper left-hand corner. However, every effort is made to deliver all mail received at every institution.

All mail will be opened and inspected by postal staff prior to being delivered to the inmate. Legal mail is opened and inspected in the presence of the inmate. Mail is not read unless there is reason to believe illegal activity or activity in violation of Agency rules and regulations is present.

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Inmates are not allowed to receive cash, stamps, any writing materials, anything to eat, drink, or smoke. General population inmates may receive books, magazines, newspapers if they are sent directly from the publisher or from a publication supplier (licensed bookstore) and if they are paid for in advance. Inmates in lock up areas are limited as to what they may receive.

It is best to contact the inmate to inquire as to what is and what is not allowed before sending anything other than a letter.”