How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Idaho DOC uses Access Corrections for deposits into a resident's trust account at Idaho Correctional Institution. Pay online at accesscorrections.com or through the Access Corrections mobile app using Mastercard or VISA. Prefer phone? Access Corrections has a 24/7 bilingual payment line at 866‑345‑1884. For cash deposits, register at cashpaytoday.com to get a retail barcode, then pay at participating stores like CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, 7‑Eleven, and Walgreens. Mailed deposits for residents go to Secure Deposits‑Idaho DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132 (community‑based payments use the Secure Deposits‑Idaho DOC P&P address). Transaction fees generally apply, except where a Lockbox option is available.
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Sending money to someone at NICI? You'll go through Access Corrections, Idaho Department of Correction's partner for resident trust deposits. Here's a breakdown of your options—whether you need speed, want to pay with cash, or are trying to avoid fees.
Go to accesscorrections.com or use the Access Corrections mobile app, then enter the resident's name and ID to make a deposit. You can also pay by card through the 24/7 bilingual phone line at 866‑345‑1884. For cash, register at cashpaytoday.com to get a barcode and pay at participating retail locations. If you prefer mail, send your deposit to Secure Deposits‑Idaho DOC.
Yes. Transaction fees apply to Access Corrections deposit and payment methods. The only exception noted is a Lockbox option, which does not carry the transaction fee.
Mail deposits for prison residents to Secure Deposits‑Idaho DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. For the community‑based population, send payments to Secure Deposits‑Idaho DOC P&P, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.
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