Birmingham Work Release, AL
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How to Send Money to Someone at Birmingham Work Release: All four ADOC methods
Putting money on someone's account at Birmingham Work Release? ADOC approves four methods: deposit online through Access Corrections, deposit by phone through Access Corrections, make a walk-in cash deposit through CashPayToday at a participating retailer, or mail a money order.
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How to Order Incentive & Footwear Packages for Someone in Alabama DOC (works for Birmingham Work Release)
If your loved one is at an Alabama DOC facility like Birmingham Work Release, you can't just send a package yourself — it has to go through the state's approved vendor. Once you know the right ordering method, it's pretty straightforward.
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Money order vs. online deposit: Which costs less for Alabama DOC deposits?
When you send money to someone in Alabama DOC, the fee doesn't get added on top of your deposit — it comes out of it. That means your loved one receives the deposit minus the service charge, not the full amount you intended to send.
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- Union Supply handles ordering of approved property and hygiene packages for ADOC.
- Union Supply Direct is the exclusive footwear provider for the Alabama Department of Corrections.
- Family and friends can order footwear packages online, by phone, by fax, or by mail.
Sending Commissary
- Money orders mailed for Alabama DOC deposits must be sent to Access Corrections’ St. Louis P.O. Box.
- There is a $900 daily deposit limit for money orders submitted through Access Corrections.
- Do not include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with mailed money order deposits.
Contact Info
- The Frank Lee facility listing for Birmingham Work Release provides a phone number and a mailing address families can use to contact the facility.
- Check the facility's official contact page first to find the correct office, phone line, or unit for your question.
Facility Info
- Initial reception and classification are generally completed within two weeks and inmates receive a Time Sheet shortly after initial classification.
- Inmates receive a classification review at least once a year and their file is reviewed every six months for possible custody or placement changes.
- The ADOC health-records release requires expressed consent to release HIV/STD, psychiatric, and drug/alcohol treatment information; the authorization is valid for one year, can be revoked in writing, the signer must be the patient or the legally authorized representative, and state law allows a reasonable fee for producing records.
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Topic Overviews
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Want to send approved property, hygiene, or footwear packages to someone at Birmingham Work Release? You'll need to order through Union Supply Direct—they manage approved ADOC packages and serve as the Alabama Department of Corrections' exclusive footwear provider. Place orders online, by phone, by fax, or by mail. The 2025 incentive-package ordering window runs July 22 through August 21, 2025, with packages delivered to ADOC facilities by September 26, 2025. For regular mail (not packages), use the incarcerated person's full legal name and include a complete return address. Staff will open and inspect all incoming mail.
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Birmingham Work Release deposits go through Access Corrections. Add funds online, through the Access Corrections app, by phone, with cash at CashPayToday retail locations, or by mailing a money order with a completed deposit coupon to Access Corrections' St. Louis P.O. Box. Money-order deposits have a $900 daily limit. Processing and vendor fees get deducted from whatever you send. If you mail a money order, don't include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes—returned money orders or checks can trigger a $25 handling fee. Deposits of $3,000 or more require the sender's Social Security number under federal rules. Access Corrections offers bilingual support through its app, website, and phone line at 866-345-1884.
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Intake and initial classification at Birmingham Work Release typically wrap up within about two weeks. The inmate should receive a Time Sheet shortly after. Reception includes standard booking steps—photos, fingerprints—plus medical screening. Classifications don't stay fixed: every inmate gets a classification review at least once a year, and files are reviewed every six months for possible custody or placement changes. Need health records? You'll need a signed ADOC health-records release form. HIV/STD, psychiatric, and drug/alcohol treatment records require expressed consent. The authorization lasts one year and can be revoked in writing. Frank Lee Community Work Center is minimum custody, with residents assigned to roadside and grass-cutting work for nearby municipalities.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 11How do I order an incentive or footwear package for someone at Birmingham Work Release?
Order through Union Supply Direct, which handles approved ADOC property and hygiene packages. It’s also the exclusive ADOC footwear provider, and it accepts orders online, by phone, by fax, or by mail.
Mail & LettersWhen can I place an order for inmate incentive packages in 2025?
The 2025 ordering window runs from July 22 through August 21, 2025.
Mail & LettersWhen will ordered incentive packages arrive at the facility?
Incentive-package orders will be delivered to ADOC facilities by September 26, 2025.
Mail & LettersWill staff inspect incoming mail at Birmingham Work Release?
Yes. Staff open and inspect incoming and outgoing mail; non-legal letters are checked for contraband and security issues.
Mail & LettersWhat methods can I use to send money to someone at Birmingham Work Release?
Send money online, through the Access Corrections app, by phone, at CashPayToday retail locations, or by mailing a money order with a deposit coupon. Vendor and processing fees are deducted from the deposited amount.
Sending CommissaryWhere do I mail a money order for an ADOC deposit for Birmingham Work Release?
Mail the money order and deposit coupon to Access Corrections at the St. Louis P.O. Box listed in ADOC’s instructions. Don’t include cash, photos, stamps, or notes with the money order.
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Did You Know?
Birmingham Work Release is a minimum-security facility in Alabama. If you're sending money through ADOC/Access Corrections money orders, the daily deposit limit is $900.
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