How to send messages, photos, and packages
Mail at Holman Correctional Facility gets inspected, and many Alabama facilities use third-party scanning—your letter may be scanned and handled according to facility policy. Sending money? Mail a money order to Access Corrections at PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132, and include the required deposit coupon (print it from accesscorrections.com or pick one up at the facility). Keep money-order deposits clean: no cash, personal letters, stamps, photos, or notes. For approved property and hygiene packages, use Union Supply—you can order online, by phone, or by mail. Always use the inmate's full legal name, any required ID number, and your complete return address.
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Mail money orders for Alabama DOC inmate deposits to Access Corrections at PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Include the required deposit coupon with the money order.
No. Do not send cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with a money order deposit.
Yes. Incoming and outgoing mail is opened and inspected for contraband and security issues, and some facilities may also use third-party scanning systems that scan mail and deliver it electronically per facility policy.
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.
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.
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.
