How to send money and mail to someone at Larch Corrections (Western Union, money orders, and legal mail)
Getting money and mail to someone at Larch Corrections is straightforward once you know how the Washington DOC system expects the details. Follow the steps and checklists below to avoid common delays and rejections.
When sending money through Western Union, the entry fields matter. Use City Code "WA DOC" and State "WA." For the Account Number, enter the person's six-digit DOC number immediately followed by their last name (for example, 123456Doe). Spell the last name exactly as it appears in the DOC database - even a small typo can cause the transfer to fail.
Western Union fees depend on how much you send. For example, sending $75.01 to $200.00 costs $8.95. Fees change, so check current pricing in Western Union before submitting.
Mailing funds? Don't send cash, personal checks, or stamps. These get rejected and returned at the incarcerated person's expense - costing them money and delaying the help you're trying to provide.
- ✓ Write the correct sub-account on the cashier’s check or money order.
- ✓ On the payee line, include the incarcerated individual’s full name and six-digit DOC number.
Addressing Mail
- ✓ Use the incarcerated individual’s full name and six-digit DOC number.
- ✓ Address the envelope to the facility: Larch Corrections, 15314 NE Dole Valley Rd, Yacolt, WA 98675.
- ✓ Do not include cash, personal checks, or stamps in the envelope (those will be rejected and returned at the incarcerated individual’s expense).
Sending legal mail? Label it clearly on the front of the envelope. The DOC recognizes markings like "Legal Mail," "Attorney/Client," "Confidential," or similar wording that makes the contents obvious.
Legal mail gets handled differently. Incoming legal mail is opened in the incarcerated individual's presence by designated staff. They'll confirm it qualifies as legal mail and check for contraband or security threats.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ For Western Union, use City Code “WA DOC,” State “WA,” and an Account Number that is the DOC number + last name (spelled exactly as it appears in the DOC system).
- ✓ Don’t mail cash, personal checks, or stamps (they’ll be rejected and returned at the incarcerated individual’s expense).
- ✓ If you mail a cashier’s check or money order, write the sub-account on it and put the person’s full name + six-digit DOC number on the payee line.
- ✓ Mark legal mail clearly on the front of the envelope (for example: “Legal Mail,” “Attorney/Client,” or “Confidential”).
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