5 Ways to Send Money to an Inmate at Clements Unit (Which One Is Fastest)

Before you send anything, check that you're eligible. As of September 1, 2020, only people on an inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can deposit money. Not on either list? Your deposit could get rejected. Worth confirming before you try - especially if time matters.

You can mail a money order or cashier's check to the Inmate Trust Fund at: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060. Get a deposit slip from the offender and include it with your payment - this ensures the money goes to the right account.

Supporting someone regularly? The monthly ACH debit option works well as a set-it-and-forget-it solution. Complete an ACH authorization form, attach a voided check, and mail everything to: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0629. This is designed for recurring monthly deposits - not one-time emergencies.

For speed and convenience, Access Corrections "Secure Deposits" is popular with families. Deposit online, by phone, or with cash at walk-in locations. The phone line (1.866.345.1884) has live bilingual agents available 24/7. Cash deposits at walk-in locations are typically available 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with some locations open around the clock.

eCommDirect through Texas.gov is another approved online option. It lets you deposit directly into an offender's trust fund account. The system has you enter the offender number and name, then confirm the match - so you know the money's going to the right person.

Need to pay cash in person? JPay deposits work at MoneyGram locations nationwide. Use an Express Payment form with receive code 3570 to route the payment correctly. Handy if you don't have a card or a MoneyGram counter is easier to reach than a computer.

So which method is fastest? Usually an approved online deposit - either Access Corrections or eCommDirect - because there's no waiting on mail. The catch: you still need to be on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List. Whichever route you pick, double-check the inmate's identifying details before submitting. eCommDirect specifically requires the offender number and name to confirm you're depositing to the correct account.

• ✓ Confirm you’re on the inmate’s approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List (required to deposit money)
• ✓ Have the correct offender name and offender number ready (used to confirm the recipient for online deposits)
• ✓ If mailing, send a money order or cashier’s check to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060 and include a deposit slip (the offender can provide deposit slips)
• ✓ If setting up recurring support, complete the ACH authorization form, attach a voided check, and mail it to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 629, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0629
• ✓ For faster vendor options, use Access Corrections online or call 1.866.345.1884 (24/7 bilingual agents), or use cash walk-in locations (most stores 8 a.m.–9 p.m., some 24/7)
• ✓ For cash deposits through MoneyGram, use an Express Payment form with receive code 3570 for JPay
• ✓ Avoid surprise delays: single deposits of $500+ and certain checks (insurance, company, payroll, estate checks and similar disbursements) are held 14 days