How to Send Money to Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center, Ma (MA)

Access Corrections (Secure Deposits) is the preferred method for sending money to Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center and other Massachusetts facilities. It's designed specifically for inmate deposits, so start here.

Sending a money order or check through Access Corrections? The rules are strict. Deposits must be in U.S. funds, and money orders or checks must come from U.S. financial institutions. Access Corrections also only accepts U.S.-based addresses (no international addresses). Double-check your address before submitting.

Some facilities let you deposit money in person, and some have an "Inmate Funds" drop box in the lobby for checks or money orders. Procedures vary, so call Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center first to confirm what they allow and what information they need on the envelope or payment.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Use Access Corrections to deposit online, through the Access Corrections mobile app, or by telephone using a credit or debit card (phone deposits are available 24/7).
• ✓ If you need help placing a deposit, call Access Corrections toll-free at 1-866-345-1884. Bilingual representatives are available 24/7.

• ✓ Use U.S. funds only for any deposit.
• ✓ If you’re sending a money order or check through Access Corrections, make sure it’s drawn on a U.S. financial institution and that you’re using a U.S.-based address (international addresses are not accepted).
• ✓ Plan for delays on certain payments: all money orders over $200 and all personal checks are placed on a 7-business-day hold before funds are available.

• ✓ If you want to deposit in person at the facility, call ahead to confirm whether Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center accepts in-person deposits and whether there is an “Inmate Funds” drop box option.
• ✓ If you need a cash-only option near you, you can enroll with Cash Pay Today to find local drop-off locations. For more information, call 1-844-340-CASH (2274).

Before making a trip, call the facility. Ask whether Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center accepts in-person deposits and if there's an "Inmate Funds" drop box in the lobby. Find out which payment types they accept. Remember: when using Access Corrections, all deposits must be in U.S. funds and tied to U.S. financial institutions and U.S.-based addresses.

Timing matters if your loved one needs funds quickly. Money orders over $200 and all personal checks are placed on a 7-business-day hold before the money becomes available. Plan your deposit method around this if speed is a concern.

1. Call Access Corrections for the fastest, current options - Use 1-866-345-1884 (toll-free). Representatives are available 24/7 and can walk you through online, app, or phone deposits.
2. Confirm the method you plan to use - Make sure your deposit will go through the correct channel (online, mobile app, or telephone) and that you have a credit or debit card ready for card-based deposits.
3. If you need to deposit cash locally, ask about Cash Pay Today - Enroll to find nearby cash-only drop-off locations, or call 1-844-340-CASH (2274) for details.