How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Oregon State Penitentiary handles money transfers, bail postings, and parole or probation payments through Access Corrections. Before sending funds, confirm which account you're funding. Adults in custody often have separate accounts for communication/phone services and for commissary/trust purchases. Common deposit methods include approved third-party vendor websites or phone lines, lobby kiosks, and (where allowed) mail deposits or other in-person options. Accepted methods can vary by facility. If mail deposits are permitted, you'll typically need to send a money order or cashier's check with the incarcerated person's name and ID so the payment posts correctly. For kiosk or in-person deposits, bring valid photo ID and follow the posted instructions.
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Yes. Oregon State Penitentiary uses Access Corrections to send money to people in custody and to post bail, parole, or probation payments.
Confirm whether you are funding the communication or phone account or the commissary or trust account, since these are typically separate. Check the vendor or facility instructions before you send funds so the deposit posts to the correct account.
Some facilities accept mail deposits, which generally require a money order or cashier's check with the incarcerated person's name and ID. Verify accepted deposit methods before mailing a payment, since mail options aren't available everywhere.
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