How to Send Money to Appalachee Correctional Institution (FL)
Sending money is straightforward once you know which method to use and what paperwork goes with it. Follow the steps below, and double-check the details that tend to trip people up.
ID required for money orders: If you send funds by money order, include a copy of your photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport) with the money order.
Many families also fund a prepaid phone account to stay in touch. ConnectNetwork/GTL AdvancePay lets you (the person on the outside) set up and fund an account so you can receive calls from someone who's incarcerated. With AdvancePay, call costs come out of that funded account rather than being billed separately.
A few key details aren't confirmed here: who the money order should be made payable to, the exact mailing address and format the institution requires, any fees or deposit limits, typical processing times, and whether Appalachee Correctional Institution accepts online payments through a vendor. Confirm these specifics before sending anything, especially if you're working against a deadline.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Include a readable copy of your photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport) with the money order.
- Choose the phone-funding option if your goal is paying for calls, not adding money to an inmate trust account.
- Set up and fund the prepaid account through ConnectNetwork/GTL AdvancePay (or the current provider for the Florida Department of Corrections) so you can receive calls from the incarcerated person.
- Confirm the details before paying with the vendor or the facility, including accepted payment methods, any account setup requirements, and current fees.
- ✓ Verify the incarcerated person’s name and ID number are written exactly as required.
- ✓ Verify the correct mailing address for sending a money order deposit (do not assume the facility’s general mailing address is the right destination for funds).
- ✓ Verify whether any deposit slip or additional form is required, and include it if so.
- ✓ Verify how the money order should be made payable before you purchase it.
What to Verify
- ✓ Who should the money order be made payable to (exact spelling and format)?
- ✓ What is the exact address for mailing money orders for deposits?
- ✓ Are money orders accepted for deposits for this facility and custody type?
- ✓ Are there deposit fees for money orders?
- ✓ Are there per-transaction or monthly limits?
- ✓ How long do deposits typically take to post after mailing?
- ✓ Are there restrictions on money order amounts or types?
If you want to pay online or by phone, check whether Appalachee Correctional Institution (or the Florida Department of Corrections system it follows) allows vendor-based deposits. Mail-in money orders may be the only option for certain types of deposits. For phone funding specifically, AdvancePay is designed for you to manage and fund so you can receive calls. Verify you're using the official ConnectNetwork/GTL process for FDC and selecting the correct facility and account type during setup.
Double-check the ID copy rule: Confirm which photo IDs are accepted for money orders (driver's license, state ID, or passport) and whether there are any requirements for how the copy is formatted.
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