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Three Ways to Send Money to an Inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center

Need to put money on someone's account at Jefferson City Correctional Center? The Missouri Department of Corrections offers two deposit options: JPay electronic transfer or mailing a money order/cashier's check. Here's how each method works and what to expect after you send it.

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Three Ways to Send Money to an Inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center

Money you send goes into the offender's account for approved expenses inside the facility. Through Missouri Department of Corrections, you have two deposit methods: an electronic transfer through JPay, or a mailed money order or cashier's check. The biggest difference between the two is speed and convenience. Electronic transfers are faster for most families. Mailing a money order or cashier's check works if you prefer paper payments, but you'll need to follow specific payee and deposit-slip rules so the funds credit correctly.

JPay lets you deposit funds electronically into an offender's account. If you want money posted quickly, this is the most straightforward option. It skips mail time entirely and gets the transaction started right away. Before sending anything, double-check that you're using the official electronic transfer option and entering the offender's information exactly as required. A small typo could send the deposit to the wrong account.

Three Ways to Send Money to an Inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center

You can also mail a money order or cashier's check to be deposited to an offender's account. This is a solid choice if you'd rather not use an online transfer. Just make sure you include a deposit slip and the correct payee name.

  • ✓ Make the money order or cashier’s check payable to the Missouri Department of Corrections
  • ✓ Include a Department of Corrections deposit slip with the payment

Send mailed deposits to the Offender Finance Office at this address: Offender Finance Office Missouri Department of Corrections P.O. Box 1609 Jefferson City, MO 65102

Don't include extras. Do not send personal mail, cards, stamps, or photographs to the Offender Finance Office address. That mailbox is for money transactions only.

Mailed deposits are normally processed within 1 to 3 business days after they're received. It can occasionally take a bit longer, so plan ahead if your loved one is counting on funds for something time-sensitive.

Once a deposit posts, the offender can verify it from inside the facility. They can check their balance and view transaction details (including sender name and amount) on a kiosk located inside the facility.

Practical Tips

  • ✓ If you mail funds, make the money order or cashier’s check payable to the Missouri Department of Corrections
  • ✓ Include the Department of Corrections deposit slip so the payment credits correctly
  • ✓ Mail deposits to: Offender Finance Office, Missouri Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102
  • ✓ Do not put personal mail, cards, stamps, or photographs in the same envelope as a deposit

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