How to Send Money to Someone at Lawton Community Corrections Center (methods, account basics, and what to do if a transfer is disputed)
Sending money is straightforward once you understand how the trust account works, what information needs to match, and what happens if a payment gets disputed. Below, you'll find how to choose a method, fill out forms correctly, and handle chargebacks if they come up.
At Lawton Community Corrections Center, money you send goes into the person’s inmate trust account. Because the facility canteen is integrated with that trust fund, they can spend available trust-account funds at the canteen (within facility limits).
The stated maximum balance for inmate accounts is $99,999,999.99.
Money orders are an accepted way to send funds. You don't need a JPay account for this - but you do need to complete the required vendor form or coupon and follow the mailing instructions exactly. This ensures the deposit gets credited to the correct trust account.
- ✓ Use the required money-order/vendor form and follow the mailing instructions exactly
- ✓ Confirm the incarcerated person’s name matches what the system expects
- ✓ Double-check the ODOC number before you send anything
- ✓ List the facility name (Lawton Community Corrections Center) exactly as required
A chargeback doesn't just affect the single payment you sent. If a transaction is reported as unauthorized, the inmate's account can be restricted from receiving any future deposits until Access Corrections is reimbursed or the issue is resolved.
Heads up: Reimbursement for an unauthorized transaction includes the original payment amount plus a $25 account reactivation fee, and that has to be paid before future transactions are allowed.
- Get a money order for the full reimbursement amount - include the original payment amount plus the $25 account reactivation fee.
- Write the required identifying information on the money order - include the inmate name, ODOC number, and facility name.
- Mail the money order to the chargeback repayment address - Access Corrections, ATTN: CB Repayments, P.O. BOX 28998, ST. LOUIS, MO 63132.
- Do not try to pay by phone - chargeback repayments must be made by mailed money order; payments cannot be accepted by phone.
If you use ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay, keep an eye on your account activity. Accounts become inactive after 180 consecutive days without use and may be forfeited - unless a different period is required by law or contract.
Got an inactive AdvancePay balance? ConnectNetwork/ViaPath says you can request a refund by calling customer service at 877-650-4249. If you provide contact information and opt in, you may also receive account-expiration reminders by text or email.
Practical Steps Avoid Problems
- ✓ Verify the incarcerated person’s name before you submit anything
- ✓ Verify the ODOC number (one digit off can misroute a deposit)
- ✓ Use the correct facility name (Lawton Community Corrections Center)
- ✓ Use the vendor’s required forms and follow their mailing instructions exactly
Tip: A preventable mistake can turn into a restricted account, and clearing a chargeback can require repaying the amount plus a $25 reactivation fee. I recommend double-checking every field before you send funds.
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