Four Ways to Send Money to Someone at Erie County Holding Center

If you need to put money on someone’s account at the Erie County Holding Center, you have four main options: deposit at the cashier’s window, use the facility kiosk, send money online through AccessCorrections.com, or mail a money order through the Secure Deposits (lockbox) address.

For in-person deposits, you can go to the Holding Center cashier’s window on the first floor near the Delaware Avenue entrance. This is the most straightforward option if you’re already going to the facility and want to handle the deposit face-to-face.

The cashier’s window accepts deposits during set time blocks. Monday through Friday, the hours are 7:00 AM–11:15 AM, 12:30 PM–2:15 PM, 3:00 PM–5:15 PM, and 6:30 PM–7:30 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, the hours are 7:00 AM–11:15 AM and 12:30 PM–2:15 PM.

The facility also offers a deposit kiosk. Fees for kiosk deposits are listed as “as low as $5.00,” which can make it a good choice when you want a quicker in-person option without relying on mail. The commissary information also lists lockbox services as free of charge, which is helpful to keep in mind if you’re comparing costs across methods.

If you’d rather handle everything from home, the Holding Center lists AccessCorrections.com as an online option to send money and manage deposits.

You can also mail in a money order deposit. The facility’s instructions say to mail the deposit slip and money order to: Secure Deposits - Erie County, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.

• ✓ Do not send cash by mail for inmate deposits.
• ✓ Detach the deposit slip and mail only the deposit slip with your money order.
• ✓ Do not staple, paper clip, or tape the money order to the deposit slip.
• ✓ Do not include any letters, stamps, photos, or notes with your deposit - they will be discarded.

If you’re trying to decide quickly, think in terms of speed and convenience. The kiosk and AccessCorrections.com are set up as faster ways to send money, while mailing a money order is a solid option when you prefer paper payments (just expect it to take longer than in-person or online methods). If you go the mail route, follow the deposit-slip instructions closely so your payment doesn’t get delayed; if you want the online route, AccessCorrections.com is the site the facility lists for managing deposits.