Can I Send Money from Outside the U.S. to Someone at Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center?

All deposits to Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center must be in U.S. funds. If you're considering mailing a payment, Access Corrections only accepts money orders and checks drawn from U.S. financial institutions - and they require a U.S.-based return address. No international addresses accepted. So most "mail it from overseas" options won't work unless both the payment and mailing address are U.S.-based.

The biggest hurdle for international senders? Access Corrections won't accept money orders or checks unless they're drawn from a U.S. financial institution. They also reject international return addresses. Even if you can buy a money order in your country, it won't meet the U.S.-bank requirement - and if your return address is outside the U.S., that's a second disqualifier.

1. Use Secure Deposits through Access Corrections - You can make deposits online, through the app, or by telephone using a credit or debit card, and the system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. Ask a trusted person in the U.S. to deposit for you - If you can’t use your own card from abroad, a family member or friend in the U.S. may be able to complete a deposit through Access Corrections on your behalf.

Running into issues - card not going through, or not sure what info you need? Call Access Corrections toll-free at 1-866-345-1884. Bilingual representatives are available 24/7, which helps when you're calling from a different time zone.

• ✓ Enroll with Cash Pay Today to locate cash-only deposit drop-off locations; for information, call 1-844-340-CASH (2274)
• ✓ Ask whether money can be deposited in person at the facility (availability and process can vary)

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• ✓ Confirm whether a payment method that originates outside the U.S. can be accepted through Secure Deposits
• ✓ Ask what you need to complete a Secure Deposits transaction online, in the app, or by telephone
• ✓ If you’re using a U.S.-issued credit or debit card, confirm any requirements to authorize the transaction from abroad
• ✓ Verify that help is available 24/7 and that you can speak with a bilingual representative if you prefer

Before sending anything, check the local options for Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center. Some facilities accept in-person deposits, and a few have a lobby drop box labeled "Inmate Funds" for checks or money orders. Call the facility first to confirm whether this is allowed and get the exact procedure.