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How to Send Money to Someone at WERDCC: JPay, Money Orders, and Processing Times

Sending money to someone at WERDCC is straightforward once you know your options. You can transfer funds electronically through JPay or mail a money order or cashier's check to the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Finance Office. Either way, expect a short processing window after the payment arrives.

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How to Send Money to Someone at WERDCC: JPay, Money Orders, and Processing Times

Missouri DOC uses JPay for electronic deposits. You'll find JPay listed as the electronic transfer option on the Missouri DOC money transfer page - clicking it takes you to the external JPay site where you can complete your deposit.

Tip: To confirm you're using the right service, check the Missouri DOC money transfer page - JPay should be listed as the electronic option.

Prefer paper? You can mail a money order or cashier's check instead. Just make sure you fill it out correctly and send it to the right office - mistakes can delay the deposit or get your payment returned.

  • ✓ Mail deposit payments to: Offender Finance Office, Missouri Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102
  • ✓ Make the money order/cashier’s check payable to: Missouri Department of Corrections
  • ✓ Include: A Department of Corrections deposit slip with the payment

Mailed deposits typically post within 1–3 business days after the Offender Finance Office receives your payment. Processing can take longer during busy periods or if there's an issue with your paperwork.

Don’t mail extras to the finance address: Do not send personal mail, cards, stamps, or photographs to the Offender Finance Office address used for deposits.

How to Send Money to Someone at WERDCC: JPay, Money Orders, and Processing Times
  1. Use the Offender Finance Office address (not a facility mail address) - Send deposit payments to: Offender Finance Office, Missouri Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
  2. Make the payment out correctly - Your money order or cashier’s check needs to be payable to the Missouri Department of Corrections.
  3. Include the required deposit slip - Mail deposits must be accompanied by a Department of Corrections deposit slip.

Keep in mind that mailed deposits aren't instant. Even with everything filled out correctly, expect 1–3 business days after the payment arrives - sometimes longer if the office is backed up.

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