How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
All inmate spending and commissary funds for Iowa DOC are routed through a central Offender Fiduciary Account in Fort Dodge. Burlington Residential Facility does not process mailed deposits locally. To send money by mail, use a cashier's check or money order and send it to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account in Fort Dodge with the inmate's name and ID number, plus your full sender details. Missing information can lead to the deposit being returned. In-person drop-offs of money orders or cashier's checks are no longer accepted at institutions. For faster options, add funds electronically through Access Corrections, JPay, or Western Union Send2Corrections. Access Corrections deposits typically post in real time and are available within 24 hours. CashPayToday walk-in cash deposits are capped at $900 per transaction.
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Getting money onto someone's commissary account in Iowa is straightforward once you know the system. Here are the main options for Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility—and what sets each one apart.
Sending money to someone in the Iowa Department of Corrections? The fastest way to avoid delays: use the exact payee name, write the required info clearly, and mail everything to one centralized address in Fort Dodge.
Mail a cashier’s check or money order to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account in Fort Dodge, and include the inmate’s name and inmate number along with your full sender details. If the required information is missing, the deposit may be returned.
No. Money orders and cashier’s checks are no longer accepted as drop-offs at institutions, including Burlington Residential Facility. They must be mailed to the central Fort Dodge location.
You can add money electronically using Access Corrections (near-real-time deposits), JPay (online or phone deposits; fees apply), or Western Union Send2Corrections (agent, app, or phone). Have the inmate’s commissary or inmate number and the facility name ready when you submit the deposit.
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