How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To send money to someone at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, you'll need to use JPay—visitors can't give money directly to an incarcerated person. JPay offers deposit options including mailed money orders. If you mail a JPay money order, address it to the Miami Shores PO Box listed in JPay's instructions and follow the mailing checklist exactly. For Louisiana, a single mailed JPay money order can be up to $999.99. Money orders over $500 require Louisiana DOC approval and may be delayed before funds post to the account. JPay says approved mailed money orders are processed within ten business days after receipt. Before sending anything, confirm the person's state, facility, and ID—and only mail money orders, never cash.
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Mailing a money order to add funds for someone at Elayn Hunt? JPay handles those deposits. Just make sure you include the JPay deposit slip and send it to the right PO Box—otherwise, expect delays.
If your loved one is at Elayn Hunt (Louisiana DOC), JPay money orders go to a JPay processing address—not the prison itself. Here's the exact address, limits, and common mistakes that slow things down.
Sending money to someone at Elayn Hunt is straightforward once you know the process. Follow these steps to avoid delays and make sure the deposit reaches their account.
Mail the JPay money order to the Miami Shores PO Box address listed in JPay’s instructions. Follow the vendor’s mailing steps exactly and include the required identifying information on the deposit form.
For Louisiana, the maximum amount on a single mailed JPay money order is $999.99.
Yes. Money orders over $500 are subject to Louisiana DOC approval and may be delayed before the funds post to the incarcerated person’s account.
JPay states that approved mailed money orders are processed within ten business days after JPay receives them.
If your loved one is still in intake status at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, you won't be able to visit yet. But there's one exception—if intake processing stretches past 30 days.
Visiting someone at Elayn Hunt is straightforward once you know the schedule and who to call. Here's what you need: current visiting days and hours, plus how to confirm your visit before making the trip.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is open for in-person visits seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These hours come from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C) announcement that reinstated visitation and included Elayn Hunt's reopening schedule.
