Send Money at Dallas County Youth Village

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Supporters typically fund someone at Dallas County Youth Village through TDCJ's Inmate Trust Fund system. For mailed deposits, use only a money order or cashier's check made payable to the Inmate Trust Fund. Send it to the Huntsville PO Box specified by TDCJ. Include your name and address on the deposit. Do not send cash or personal checks, and don't mail funds to a facility street address. TDCJ also offers a free monthly ACH debit option. Once you submit the required ACH authorization form and documentation, debits generally occur around the 5th of the month and post to the offender's account around the 10th. The Trust Fund office can confirm receipt but won't share balances or transaction details with anyone other than the inmate.

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Quick Facts

Mail money orders or cashier’s checks payable to 'Inmate Trust Fund' to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.
TDCJ’s free monthly ACH service typically debits around the 5th and posts to the inmate’s account around the 10th; supporters must submit an ACH authorization form.
Deposits must include the sender’s name and address; do not send funds to unknown offenders and report suspected extortion to the unit warden or the Office of Inspector General.
The Inmate Trust Fund office can confirm receipt of a deposit but will not release account balances or transaction details to anyone except the inmate.

Send Money Guides

How to Send Money (Options That Often Apply in Texas): Guidance for Dallas County Youth Village Supporters

If the person you're supporting goes through Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) processes, there are three common ways to add funds: mail a money order or cashier's check to the Inmate Trust Fund, set up a free monthly ACH debit from your checking account, or use Access Corrections for deposits (online or by phone). Each option has different paperwork and timing. Pick the one that matches how quickly you need funds to arrive and how involved you want the process to be. One thing to keep in mind: rules can vary by facility. Before sending money, confirm with Dallas County Youth Village which methods they accept and whether deposits route through TDCJ's Inmate Trust Fund addresses or follow a different process.

How to Send Money to Someone at Dallas County Youth Village (TDCJ deposit options and verification steps)

Sending money is straightforward once you pick the right method and confirm what Dallas County Youth Village accepts. Here are the TDCJ deposit options families commonly use, plus quick verification steps to help you avoid delays.

Using Access Corrections to Send Money (website, phone, and what to confirm)

Need to put money on someone's account? Access Corrections is one of the deposit options Texas materials point families to. Here's how to use the website or phone line—and what to confirm with Dallas County Youth Village before sending anything.

Common Questions

How can I mail money to someone at Dallas County Youth Village?

Mail a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund” to: Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060. Include your name and address, and do not send cash or personal checks. Do not mail funds to the facility street address.

Does Dallas County Youth Village accept ACH deposits and how do they work?

Yes. TDCJ offers a free monthly ACH debit service that generally debits around the 5th and credits the offender’s account around the 10th. You must complete and submit an ACH authorization form (with required documentation) to enroll.

Will the Inmate Trust Fund office tell me when a deposit posts or how much is in an inmate’s account?

They can confirm receipt of a deposit, but they will not disclose account balances or transaction details to anyone other than the inmate.

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Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at Dallas County Youth Village (TX)

Trying to stay in touch with someone at Dallas County Youth Village? Start by confirming the facility's current rules for mail, phone calls, and visits. Procedures vary between facilities, and small details (like address formatting) can make a difference.

Sending Money

How to Send Money to Dallas County Youth Village (TX)

Sending money to someone at Dallas County Youth Village means following the facility's current rules exactly. The available information doesn't confirm which payment methods are accepted, who can send funds, or how long deposits take to post. Contact the facility before sending anything to confirm the approved process and the exact details they need for the youth you're supporting.

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