How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Lewis Unit is strict: deposits are only allowed from approved visitors or people listed on the inmate's Inmate Telephone List. Deposits from anyone else aren't permitted. Don't mail or bring cash or a personal check—those aren't accepted for inmate trust fund deposits and will be returned. For commissary, the unit uses eCommDirect with quarterly spending caps: $70 for Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, and Jul–Sep, and $95 for Oct–Dec (the holiday quarter). Timing matters too: newly received inmates can't receive eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter after entry, and only one eCommDirect purchase per inmate is allowed per day.
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Only approved visitors or people on the inmate's Inmate Telephone List can deposit money at Lewis Unit. If you're not on the approved list, you'll need to be added before sending funds.
No. The Lewis Unit does not accept cash or personal checks for inmate trust fund deposits, and they will be returned to the sender. Use accepted payment methods such as money orders or approved vendor options instead.
eCommDirect limits are $70 per quarter for Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, and Jul–Sep, and $95 for Oct–Dec. Newly received inmates can’t get eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter after entry, and only one eCommDirect purchase per inmate is allowed per day.
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