How to Send Money to Someone at Childersburg Work Center: All Your Options Explained

Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) deposits go through Access Corrections, with a cash option available through CashPayToday at retail partners statewide. Whichever route you pick, expect vendor and transaction fees - these get deducted from what you send, and they vary by deposit method and amount.

You have four ADOC-authorized ways to add funds to someone's account at Childersburg Work Center: deposit online through Access Corrections (or their mobile app), call in a deposit by phone, pay cash at a walk-in retail location through CashPayToday, or mail a money order or check using Access Corrections' mail deposit process.

1. Set up Access Corrections - Create an account on accesscorrections.com or use the free Access Corrections mobile app.
2. Find the correct person - Use the inmate’s details in the system so the deposit goes to the right account.
3. Submit your deposit - Complete the transaction online/in the app, or call 866-345-1884 to make a deposit by phone with an agent.

Online and app deposits through Access Secure Deposits accept Visa or MasterCard - debit or credit.

Prefer cash? CashPayToday lets you deposit at over 800 retail locations statewide, including Dollar General and Family Dollar. Register with CashPayToday to get a barcode or payment slip, then take it to a participating store and pay at the register.

Cash deposits still carry vendor and transaction fees, which depend on the method and amount. The upside: they're much faster than mail. Most non-mail options fund the account within 24 hours.

You can also mail a money order or check through Access Corrections' mail deposit process. Send it to this address for Secure Deposits (Alabama DOC): PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.

• ✓ Include the Access Corrections deposit form/coupon with the money order/check
• ✓ Do not staple, paper clip, fold, or tape the money order/check to the deposit form
• ✓ Do not include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes in the envelope

Keep the deposit form and money order or check flat and loose in the same envelope - no staples, paper clips, tape, or folds. Don't include extras like notes or photos. Anything extra can delay or get your deposit rejected.

Need the money there fast? Mail is the slowest option - money order deposits can take up to a week to process. Other Access Corrections methods typically get funds deposited within 24 hours, sometimes much faster.

Fees catch a lot of first-timers off guard. With ADOC deposits, vendor and transaction fees get deducted from your total - so the person receives less than what you send. The exact fee depends on your deposit method and amount.

Mailing a money order? Keep the daily limit in mind: deposits through Access Corrections for Alabama DOC can't exceed $900.00 per day.

One rule catches people off guard: if your deposits - single or combined - hit $3,000 or more, federal law requires you to provide your Social Security number.

Checklist Before Deposit

• ✓ The inmate’s AIS (Alabama Institutional Serial) number (a unique six-digit ID used for ADOC searches)
• ✓ The inmate’s correct name and ID details (so the deposit goes to the right account)
• ✓ A completed Access Corrections deposit form/coupon (if you’re mailing a money order/check)
• ✓ A valid payment method: Visa/MasterCard debit or credit for online/app/phone deposits, or a money order/check for mail deposits

Before you hit "submit" or seal the envelope, double-check the math. Fees get deducted from your deposit, so the amount credited may be less than what you started with.

1. Check your confirmation and details - Look at your Access Corrections receipt/confirmation (or your money order/check details) to make sure the inmate information matches exactly.
2. Allow for processing time - Some deposits fund quickly, but mailed deposits can take up to a week to process.
3. Watch for returns and fees - If a money order/check is returned, expect a $25 handling fee.
4. Follow up with the vendor - If the funds still aren’t showing after the normal window, contact the deposit provider for help.

For Access Corrections deposits, the fastest way to get answers is through your account tools or by calling 866-345-1884. If something was misapplied or delayed, they can explain what happened and help you fix it.