How to Send Money and Plan Commissary Orders for Someone at Chesapeake Jail
Adding money to a commissary account at Chesapeake Correctional Center is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how to deposit funds, what payment types to avoid, and how to work around the $125 weekly spending limit.
For online deposits, Chesapeake Correctional Center uses AccessCorrections. It's the easiest option if you don't want to visit the jail in person - just log in and complete the deposit from home.
If you’d rather make a deposit by phone, you can do that through AccessCorrections as well. Call 1-866-345-1884 and follow the prompts to place funds on a Chesapeake Correctional Center commissary account.
Prefer to handle things in person? Lobby kiosk machines inside Chesapeake Correctional Center at 400 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322 let you add money directly to a commissary account.
Mailing a deposit is also possible, though more limited. Chesapeake uses Keefe Commissary for mailed funds, and only postal money orders are accepted. Details on what to send and where are below.
Mailing money? Chesapeake Correctional Center accepts POSTAL money orders only. Send them to: Keefe Commissary, 400 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322.
Note: Mailed deposits go through Keefe Commissary. Double-check Keefe's money-order instructions before sending so your deposit gets applied to the right account.
Don't send personal checks, cash, or two-party checks. These payment types will be refused.
Warning: Cash and personal or two-party checks won't be accepted. Stick to the approved deposit methods listed above.
Commissary at Chesapeake Correctional Center runs on a weekly cycle. Inmates can place one order per week, up to $125. That cap is the key planning point - think in $125 chunks rather than sending random amounts at random times.
- Plan around the $125 weekly limit - Since there’s one order per week capped at $125, decide whether you’re aiming to fund a full order or just part of one.
- Pick the deposit method that fits your timeline - You can deposit online through AccessCorrections, by phone at 1-866-345-1884, at the lobby kiosks at 400 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322, or by mailing a POSTAL money order to Keefe Commissary at 400 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322.
- Send money before the weekly order window - Don’t wait until the last minute. When you’re close to commissary ordering time, use a deposit method you can complete right away (online, phone, or kiosk) instead of relying on mail.
- Use mail when you can afford extra time - Mailed postal money orders can work well for regular support, but they’re harder to time precisely. If timing matters, confirm posting timelines with Keefe Commissary and consider another deposit channel for that week.
Processing times and fees depend on the vendor, not the jail. For online or phone deposits, check with AccessCorrections. For mailed postal money orders, contact Keefe Commissary. A quick call can save frustration if you're trying to have funds ready for a specific order date.
- ✓ Deposit online: AccessCorrections
- ✓ Deposit by phone: AccessCorrections at 1-866-345-1884
- ✓ Deposit by mail: POSTAL money order to Keefe Commissary, 400 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322
- ✓ Deposit in person: lobby kiosk machines at 400 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322
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