How to Send Money to FCI Waseca, MN (MN)
If you're trying to support someone at FCI Waseca, it helps to separate two things: sending money to an account and mailing items. The facility's published guidance in this evidence set covers release clothing packages specifically, including strict rules and a clear ban on cash and gift cards in packages.
At FCI Waseca, release clothing is tied to timing and internal approval. An inmate may receive release clothing starting 30 days before her GCT/FT release date or a transfer to an RRC. Before that happens, she needs to contact her Correctional Counselor 45 days prior to release to get an Authorization to Receive Package Request form.
Shipping rules are strict. All items must come from a single source, packed in a single box, and sent as one shipment. Use the U.S. Postal Service only. The facility does not accept packages from private carriers or courier companies, and hand delivery is not allowed.
Do not include money or valuables in a package: FCI Waseca’s release clothing guidance specifically prohibits electronic devices, money, credit cards, gift cards, phone cards, jewelry, and non-clothing items like bedding, towels, pajamas, food, books, magazines, and letters or notes.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Have the inmate contact her Correctional Counselor 45 days before release to get the Authorization to Receive Package Request form.
- ✓ Confirm the timing. Release clothing can be received starting 30 days before the GCT/FT release date or transfer to an RRC.
- ✓ Buy items from a single source, then ship everything as one shipment in one box.
- ✓ Mail the box through the U.S. Postal Service only (no private carriers and no hand delivery).
- ✓ Do not add prohibited extras like money, gift cards, credit cards, phone cards, jewelry, electronics, bedding, towels, pajamas, food, books, magazines, or letters/notes.
Before you send anything, verify the dates the inmate is working from (her release date and whether she's transferring to an RRC). Confirm she has received the Authorization to Receive Package Request form from her Correctional Counselor. Also double-check that the facility only accepts shipments through the U.S. Postal Service, and review the current prohibited-items list. Including money, cards, notes, or other unapproved items can cause problems with the package being issued.
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