Check the inmate’s facility rules for approved money-transfer methods
Use the facility’s official inmate trust account system if available
Send money through approved services such as JPay, Access Corrections, Western Union, or MoneyGram, if permitted
Include the inmate’s full name and inmate ID number exactly as required
Verify the correct facility name and mailing address before sending anything
Follow the facility’s limits on amount, frequency, and sender eligibility
Use only approved payment methods such as debit card, credit card, money order, or cashier’s check
Make money orders or checks payable exactly as instructed by the facility
Avoid sending cash unless the facility explicitly allows it
Keep receipts and confirmation numbers for every transaction
Confirm with the facility that the deposit was received and credited to the inmate’s account