How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Fountain Correctional Center follows ADOC guidance directing families to Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections) as the primary way to add funds online or by phone. The vendor deducts transaction service fees from each deposit. ADOC lists four accepted deposit channels: online, by phone, cash deposits at CashPayToday retail locations (more than 800 statewide), or mailed money orders sent to Access Corrections – Alabama DOC. Money orders must go to Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132, using the Money Order Deposit Form. Do not include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes. Daily deposits are limited to $900. Returned money orders or checks carry a $25 handling fee, and deposits (or combined deposits) of $3,000 or more require a Social Security number under federal rules. Incentive/property packages are ordered through Union Supply/alinmatepackage and require facility approval. Union Supply says orders will be delivered to facilities by September 26, 2025.
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Getting money onto someone's account at Fountain Correctional Center comes down to speed vs. cost. You can send funds online, by phone, with walk-in cash, or by mailing a money order—each has different timing, fees, and limits.
Getting money into someone's account shouldn't be a guessing game. Fountain Correctional Center (Alabama DOC) accepts four deposit methods—two electronic options, a walk-in cash option, and mail-in money orders.
Getting money onto someone's account at Frank Lee is pretty straightforward once you pick the right deposit method. Here are the four ways Alabama DOC accepts deposits, plus what to expect for timing, limits, and fee surprises.
Mailing a money order deposit for someone in Alabama DOC? Keep the envelope clean and deposit-only. Extra items, even harmless-looking ones, can slow processing or get the whole payment sent back.
When a money order or check gets returned, you don't just lose time — you'll also be hit with a $25 handling fee. Most returns happen for preventable reasons: something extra was included in the envelope, the deposit form wasn't filled out correctly, or the payment couldn't be matched to the right person. Taking a few careful minutes before you mail it can save you that fee and keep your loved one from waiting longer for funds to post.
There are four ways to deposit money: online through Access Corrections, by phone, with cash at CashPayToday retail locations, or by mailing a money order. ADOC identifies Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections) as the primary online and phone service.
Mail money orders to Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Use the Money Order Deposit Form and do not include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with the money order.
Yes. Daily deposits cannot exceed $900, and service fees are deducted from deposits by the vendor. Returned money orders or checks have a $25 handling fee, and federal law requires a Social Security number for deposits or combined deposits of $3,000 or more.
Trying to find someone in the Alabama Department of Corrections? The fastest route is almost always the same: get their AIS number and search with that.
If you need to put money on someone's account in Alabama Department of Corrections custody, the state directs families to use Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections) for inmate account deposits. Here are the contact and payment channels explicitly listed by Alabama DOC, plus what to double-check before you send money.
Want to send hygiene items or footwear to someone at Fountain Correctional Center? You'll need to order through the Alabama Department of Corrections package programs—personal shipments won't be accepted. Here's how the Union Supply ordering process works, plus tips to make sure your order actually gets through.
