How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Holman Correctional Facility accepts mailed money orders through Access Corrections. Send deposits to Alabama DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132, and include the Money Order Deposit Form (printable from accesscorrections.com). Use U.S. funds drawn on U.S. financial institutions. Don't include cash, letters, photos, stamps, or notes—those can cause rejection or delays. Mailed deposits can take up to a week to process. Online, phone, or vendor app options often post faster, sometimes within 24 hours. Daily money-order deposits max out at $900. Federal rules require the sender's Social Security number for deposits of $3,000 or more. Include clear recipient details; returns may come with a $25 handling fee.
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Mailing a money order to Holman? Expect it to take longer than other deposit methods—up to a week, even when everything is filled out correctly. If timing matters, Access Corrections offers faster options. Deposits through the app, online, or at walk-in retailers typically post within 24 hours. That can make a real difference when your loved one is waiting on commissary funds.
Need money to arrive fast? Access Corrections (Access Secure Deposits) is your best bet—online or phone deposits can process within minutes. If you'd rather pay with cash, CashPayToday works at participating retailers like Dollar General and CVS. You'll register first, then bring cash and a barcode to the store. Mailing a money order is the slowest route, but it's there if you can't use the other options. Which method works best depends on what you have (card vs. cash) and how quickly the funds need to land.
Mail it to Secure Deposits — Alabama DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Include the Money Order Deposit Form/coupon (printable from accesscorrections.com), and don’t staple, paper clip, fold, or tape the form to the money order.
Mailed money orders can take up to a week to process. Online, phone, or vendor mobile app options often post faster—sometimes within 24 hours.
Yes. Daily money-order deposits can’t exceed $900, and deposits must be in U.S. funds drawn on U.S. financial institutions. Federal law also requires the sender’s Social Security number for deposits (or combined deposits) of $3,000 or more.
CashPayToday lets you deposit cash for someone at Holman without needing a debit or credit card. Alabama DOC lists over 800 statewide locations—including Dollar General and Family Dollar—so you can handle it while running errands.
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