How to Send Money to a VADOC Inmate: Fastest Methods and Important Warnings
Trying to put money on a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) account? The method you choose matters. Some options are fast. Others will be rejected outright.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Keen Mountain Corrections Center accepts deposits through JPay. The fastest method is JPay online with a credit or debit card—you'll need the inmate's 7-digit Inmate ID Number to complete the deposit. The vendor portal may ask you to confirm the facility and state format. For phone and prepaid account funding, plus PIN Debit deposits, use ConnectNetwork with the inmate's 7-digit state ID. Don't mail cash or personal checks to the facility. If you're sending certified funds, mail a money order to JPay at P.O. Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027. JPay typically posts funds within three business days. If something's delayed, contact vendor support or the facility's commissary/finance office to trace it.
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Trying to put money on a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) account? The method you choose matters. Some options are fast. Others will be rejected outright.
Sending money to someone at Keen Mountain Corrections Center is straightforward once you pick the right JPay option. The key thing: don't send cash or checks to the prison. Use JPay instead.
Use JPay’s online portal and pay with a credit or debit card for the fastest deposit. Have the inmate’s 7-digit Inmate ID Number ready before you submit the payment.
No. Do not mail cash or personal checks to the facility. If you’re mailing funds, send a money order to JPay at P.O. Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027.
Phone/prepaid funding and PIN Debit deposits are handled through ConnectNetwork, using the inmate’s 7-digit state ID number to set up the account. Phone and commissary-related accounts can use different vendor portals, so follow the instructions for the specific account type you’re funding.
Your first VADOC video visit goes smoother when you treat it like an appointment with strict rules. These five basics cover timing, who can be on camera, what to wear, and what can end the visit or cost you future visits.
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) offers video visitation through Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI). You can choose between two options: At-home Video Visitation or visits at an AFOI Visitor Center.
Planning ahead makes your first visit much easier. Bring the right ID, dress within facility rules, and know what to expect at screening. This checklist helps you avoid getting turned away at the door.