How to Send Money to Someone at Limestone Correctional Facility (AL) — 4 fast options

ADOC accepts deposits four ways. The fastest is usually Access Corrections (also called Access Secure Deposits) - just go online and use a debit or credit card. Prefer talking to someone? Call their phone line instead; it's available 24/7. If you only have cash, CashPayToday lets you pay in person at participating retailers like Dollar General or Family Dollar. You can also mail a money order with the required Access Corrections deposit coupon, though expect slower processing.

For speed and a clean paper trail, go with Access Corrections online (Access Secure Deposits). Create an account at accesscorrections.com, select Alabama DOC, and enter the incarcerated person's information to route the deposit. You'll pay with a debit or credit card (MasterCard or Visa).

Not near a computer? Deposit by phone at (866) 345-1884 using a debit or credit card. The line is open 24/7 - helpful when you need to add funds outside business hours. Phone deposits usually process the same day, while mailed money orders can take much longer.

Working with cash? CashPayToday is ADOC's walk-in option. Register at cashpaytoday.com first to get your barcode or account details, then take your cash to a participating retailer. Dollar General and Family Dollar are common choices - CashPayToday can show you the full location list.

1. Get the deposit paperwork ready - You’ll need the ADOC Money Order Deposit Form and the Access Corrections deposit coupon.
2. Fill in every required field - Include the incarcerated person’s name and ID number (AIS/recipient ID), and complete the sender information exactly as requested on the form.
3. Buy a money order and write it correctly - Make the money order payable to Access Corrections.
4. Mail only what’s allowed - Do not include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with your deposit.
5. Send it to the correct processing address - Mail the money order and deposit coupon to: Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.

Vendor-based deposits (online, phone, or walk-in cash) come with fees. ADOC deducts them from the total you deposit, so the amount credited won't match exactly what you paid.

Mail is the slow lane. Mailed deposits can take up to a week - sometimes longer, depending on delivery and handling. If timing matters, online or phone is the better bet.

• ✓ Daily money order deposit limit: $900.00
• ✓ If you’re sending multiple deposits, keep the combined total under the daily limit
• ✓ Vendor systems can also have their own limits, so check the rules for the method you’re using before you submit payment

Common Pitfalls

• ✓ Leaving required fields blank on the Money Order Deposit Form (missing or unclear recipient details can cause the deposit to be returned)
• ✓ Including prohibited items with a mailed deposit (do not send cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes)
• ✓ Exceeding the daily $900.00 limit for money order deposits
• ✓ Forgetting that returned money orders/checks can trigger a $25 handling fee - double-check the form and the payee line before you mail anything

ADOC's deposit rules apply statewide, including at Limestone. That said, each facility can have additional policies covered during orientation. If your situation doesn't fit neatly into the options above, contact Limestone directly before sending money.