How to Send Money (JPay money orders and timelines) — for families of people at Bossier Parish Jail

Sending money to someone at Bossier Parish Jail via JPay money order? Accuracy is everything. Make the money order payable to JPay, and fill out the Money Order Deposit Slip completely in blue or black ink. JPay uses the information on that slip to match your payment to your loved one's account, so clear, legible handwriting helps avoid delays.

Think about the amount before you send. The maximum per form is $999.99, but money orders over $500 require Louisiana Department of Corrections approval. That extra step can slow things down - worth knowing if timing matters.

Step1 Fill Slip

• ✓ Fill out every field on the Money Order Deposit Slip in blue or black ink, and make sure everything is readable.
• ✓ Write the inmate’s full name and ID number on the deposit slip (and you can also put the name and ID on the money order “memo”/“used for” line).
• ✓ Include a valid email address and a mailing address on the deposit slip - without both, the money order will not be processed.

Once you've filled out the deposit slip, mail it along with the money order to: JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153.

Before sealing the envelope, double-check the amount. Each form has a $999.99 maximum. And remember: money orders over $500 require Louisiana Department of Corrections approval, which may delay posting to your loved one's account.

Wondering what kind of money order to buy? JPay recommends U.S. Postal Service money orders.

Once JPay receives your payment, don't expect instant processing. Approved money orders are processed within ten (10) business days of receipt. If your amount requires approval (anything over $500), that adds time before it's posted.

• ✓ Leaving fields blank or writing in a way that isn’t legible (JPay can’t process what they can’t read).
• ✓ Forgetting a valid email address and mailing address on the deposit slip - without both, the money order will not be processed.
• ✓ Not clearly listing the inmate’s full name and ID number on the deposit slip (and, if you choose, on the money order memo/“used for” line).
• ✓ Including letters or notes with the payment - those items will be discarded.

Stuck on the deposit slip? Call JPay toll-free at 800-574-5729 for help. I'd also recommend keeping your receipt and a copy of what you wrote on the slip - it makes tracking down any issues much easier.