How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Lawrence Corrections Center accepts electronic deposits through JPay, MoneyGram (use the Blue MoneyGram Express Payment Form code 7364), and Send2Corrections (Western Union). Most electronic services allow transfers up to $5,000, while MoneyGram caps at $3,000. If you prefer to mail funds, money orders are accepted but must be payable to JPay, include a lockbox deposit slip, and cannot exceed $999.99. Send mailed deposits to the JPay lockbox address. IDOC no longer uses GTL (ConnectNetwork/ViaPath) for deposit services, so don't send money through that provider. Before sending anything, confirm the person's full name and booking/ID number or date of birth. Electronic deposits usually post faster, and new funds may be applied to outstanding balances.
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You can send money electronically using JPay, MoneyGram (Blue MoneyGram code 7364), or Send2Corrections (Western Union). Most electronic options allow up to $5,000, but MoneyGram is capped at $3,000. Double-check the incarcerated person’s full name and booking/ID number or date of birth so the deposit posts correctly.
Mail a money order payable to JPay with a lockbox deposit slip to the JPay lockbox address. The money order cannot exceed $999.99, and the deposit slip is required for processing.
No. IDOC no longer uses GTL (ConnectNetwork/ViaPath) for deposit services. Don't send deposits through ConnectNetwork for Lawrence Corrections Center.
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