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How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Moore Unit
Sending money to someone at Moore Unit is straightforward once you know who can send it, what payment types work, and how long certain deposits are held.
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Overview
To deposit money for an inmate at Moore Unit, you must be on their Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List (effective Sept. 1, 2020). Mail deposits as a money order or cashier's check with a deposit slip to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060. Cash and personal checks aren't accepted—they'll be returned. Keep timing in mind: single-transaction deposits of $500.00 or more (and certain checks and disbursements) are held for 14 days before the inmate can use the funds. For online purchases, eCommDirect is the only approved package program for TDCJ inmate purchases. There's a $3.75 purchase fee and a limit of one purchase per inmate per day. Quarterly eCommDirect limits apply, and deposit processing fees are $2.50 plus 2.25%. ACH debits post around the 5th and credits around the 10th.
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Quick Facts
- Only senders on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to Moore Unit accounts (effective Sept 1, 2020).
- Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate accounts and will be returned to the sender.
- Mail money orders or cashier’s checks with a deposit slip to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.
- Single transaction deposits of $500.00 or more are held 14 days before the inmate can access the funds.
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Common Questions
How do I send money to an inmate at Moore Unit?
You must be on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List before you can deposit funds. Mail a money order or cashier’s check with a deposit slip to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060, and don’t send cash or personal checks (they’ll be returned). For online purchases, eCommDirect is the only acceptable package program for TDCJ inmate purchases.
Are there limits or holds on deposits to Moore Unit inmate accounts?
Yes. Single-transaction deposits of $500.00 or more (and certain checks/disbursements) are held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds. eCommDirect also limits you to one purchase per inmate per day and has quarterly purchase caps (up to $70 for most quarters, up to $95 for Oct–Dec), and fees apply.
When will an ACH debit or credit post to an inmate’s account?
If you authorize ACH, monthly debits occur on or around the 5th day of the month. Those amounts typically credit to the offender’s account on or around the 10th.
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