How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can add money to an inmate's trust or commissary account at Great Plains Facility so they can buy commissary items, pay for phone or video calls, or cover certain fees. Common deposit options include online payment portals, lobby kiosks, and mailed money orders, though methods vary by facility. To avoid delays, include the correct inmate identification details (state, facility name, and the inmate's name or ID) and follow any vendor instructions for your chosen deposit method. Funds left in the account when the inmate is released are typically returned to them and usually can't be transferred to another inmate. One critical warning: bringing money or financial documents for anyone other than the inmate or their spouse into the penal institution can be a criminal offense.
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Mailing a JPay money order is one common way to put money on someone's account at Great Plains. Oklahoma handles inmate funds through ODOC Offender Banking, which manages trust accounts and canteen operations. Once the money hits the account, it can be spent at the facility canteen within set limits.
Use an approved deposit method and make sure you identify the inmate correctly (state, facility name, and the inmate's name or ID). Common options include online payment portals, lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders. Follow the vendor's instructions for processing times and steps.
Be careful. Bringing money or financial documents for anyone other than the inmate or their spouse into the penal institution can be a criminal offense. Stick to approved deposit channels like online portals, kiosks, or money orders rather than trying to carry money in or hand it to staff.
Money left in the inmate's account at release is typically returned to them. The account usually can't be transferred to another inmate, and remaining funds may go toward outstanding debts or fees before being disbursed.
If you're sending a letter to someone at Great Plains, it probably won't arrive as paper mail. Under Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) policy, most routine incoming mail gets routed to a contracted vendor, scanned electronically, and delivered in digital form.
If you're trying to coordinate a visit with family and friends, two limits matter most: how many names can go on the approved visiting list, and how many of those people can actually be in the room at once.
Great Plains allows a maximum of five approved visitors with an inmate at one time. Planning a group visit? That's your number. Larger families may need to rotate people in and out to give everyone time.
