How to Send Money to Hamilton Unit, TX (TX)
Need to put money on someone's books at Hamilton Unit? You have a few approved options. The key is using an accepted payment method so your deposit doesn't get rejected or sent back.
Hamilton Unit accepts inmate trust fund deposits by money order or cashier's check only. Cash and personal checks will be returned to the sender. Stick with a money order or cashier's check if you're mailing a deposit.
If you'd prefer a recurring option, Hamilton Unit allows Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH) deposits. You'll need to complete an ACH Authorization Form to set this up.
You can also use approved third-party deposit providers. For Hamilton Unit, the listed options are Access Corrections (Secure Deposits), ACE (America's Cash Express), eCommDirect (provided by Texas.gov), JPay, and the TouchPay Payment System.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Use a money order or cashier’s check if you’re sending a deposit by mail
- ✓ Do not send cash
- ✓ Do not send a personal check (it is not accepted and will be returned to the sender)
- ✓ If you want Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH), get the ACH Authorization Form
- ✓ Complete the ACH Authorization Form as required to set up the monthly debit deposit
- ✓ Pick one approved deposit provider for Hamilton Unit: Access Corrections (Secure Deposits), ACE (America’s Cash Express), eCommDirect (provided by Texas.gov), JPay, or TouchPay Payment System
- ✓ Follow the provider’s deposit process for inmate trust funds
Before you mail anything: Confirm that the facility is currently accepting money orders and cashier's checks for trust fund deposits. Cash and personal checks get returned to the sender, so double-check before mailing the wrong thing.
For ACH deposits: Verify that Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH) is still available, and ask how to obtain and submit the ACH Authorization Form before you get started.
On third-party providers: Vendor options can change. Confirm which providers are currently active for Hamilton Unit, and review any provider-specific steps, limits, fees, and account requirements for Access Corrections, ACE, eCommDirect (Texas.gov), JPay, and TouchPay.
- Choose your deposit method - Decide whether you are sending a money order/cashier’s check, setting up Monthly Checking Account Debit (ACH), or using an approved third-party provider (Access Corrections, ACE, eCommDirect/Texas.gov, JPay, or TouchPay).
- Confirm what is accepted before you pay - Make sure you are using an approved option. Cash and personal checks are not accepted and will be returned to the sender.
- If using ACH, secure the right paperwork - Get the ACH Authorization Form and follow the required submission process so the monthly debit deposit is set up correctly.
- If using a vendor, follow that vendor’s flow - Use the steps required by the provider you picked (Access Corrections, ACE, eCommDirect/Texas.gov, JPay, or TouchPay).
- Check for any current limits or processing details - Confirm any deposit limits, timing, and other requirements through official Texas inmate trust fund guidance or by contacting the unit before sending money.
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