How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Money deposits for inmates at Jester 3 Unit are limited to approved senders. Only people on the inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can add funds to their trust account (effective Sept 1, 2020). Mailing a deposit? Use a money order or cashier's check payable to "Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number" and include the facility deposit slip. Your name and address must be on the deposit for it to be accepted. TDCJ also offers a free monthly ACH option (debit from your checking account) for recurring deposits. Third-party vendors and kiosks have their own fees and processing rules—follow the centralized deposit instructions and don't send cash or personal checks.
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Sending money to someone at the Jester 3 Unit is straightforward once you know the two things that trip people up: who's allowed to deposit, and what details you need to include. Here's how to avoid delays and get your deposit accepted.
Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or the Inmate Telephone List are allowed to deposit money to that inmate at Jester 3 (effective Sept 1, 2020).
Mail a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund for Offender Name and Number,” and include the facility deposit slip. Your name and address must be on the deposit, and you should follow the centralized deposit instructions rather than sending cash or personal checks to the facility.
Yes. TDCJ offers a free monthly ACH (checking-account debit) service that lets you schedule recurring deposits into an inmate’s trust fund. Vendors and kiosks may also be available, but they come with their own fees and processing rules.
Getting on someone's visitors list at Jester 3 comes down to two things: the 10-name limit and the approval process through the visitation scheduler. Here's how the list works, how often it can be updated, and what to do if the scheduler tells you to call the unit.
Scheduling your first visit starts with the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. You'll create an account, fill out a questionnaire and profile, add your inmate, and then book a time once your relationship is verified.
Planning a visit to Jester 3? The schedule is straightforward once you understand TDCJ's visiting days, the weekly cycle system, and how the two-hour visit window works.
