Sending Money to an Inmate at Bristol County: All Your Options Explained
Trying to put money on someone's account at Bristol County? You've got a few solid options. Here's how each one works, what to send (and what not to), and the limits that trip people up most often.
Want the free option? Send a money order through Access Corrections. Mail it to: Access Corrections – Bristol County, MA, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Include the Money Order Deposit Form with your money order - without that form, your deposit won't process correctly.
- ✓ Cash
- ✓ Letters
- ✓ Stamps
- ✓ Photos
- ✓ Notes
Mailed money orders max out at $300.00 per day. Sending more? Split it across multiple days or use a different deposit method.
One extra requirement kicks in for large totals: federal law requires the sender's Social Security number for deposits - or combined deposits - of $3,000 or more. If you're anywhere near that threshold, plan ahead so your deposit doesn't get held up.
Prefer to deposit in person? Use the lobby kiosk at the Dartmouth House of Correction. It's available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and deposits go straight into the inmate's IMA (inmate money account). Quick, no mailing required.
Heads up: The Dartmouth lobby kiosks are cash-only. They do not accept credit or debit cards.
Need to use a credit or debit card? Skip the lobby kiosk - it doesn't accept cards. Use the phone or Bristol County website instead.
Good news: Bristol County no longer holds money orders for ten days. Once your money order reaches Access Corrections Secure Deposits, it goes directly into the inmate's account.
Returned money orders or checks cost you $25 in handling fees. Double-check everything before you send.
Worth repeating: if your deposits add up to $3,000 or more (including combined deposits), federal law requires the sender's Social Security number. Keep this in mind if you're sending larger amounts over time - missing this info means returned payments and extra fees.
Common Mistakes
- ✓ Mailing a money order without the Money Order Deposit Form
- ✓ Sending your deposit anywhere other than: Access Corrections – Bristol County, MA, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132
- ✓ Including cash in the envelope
- ✓ Including letters, stamps, photos, or notes with the deposit
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