How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Louisiana Corr. Inst. (St. Gabriel) usually goes through JPay or a similar deposit vendor, but the exact vendor and options can vary. Confirm St. Gabriel's current instructions before you pay. Louisiana facilities commonly offer deposits online or in an app, by vendor phone line, at a facility kiosk, via MoneyGram, or by mailed money order. You'll typically need the inmate's state, the facility name, and the inmate ID or CCN. Follow the deposit form exactly and write clearly. If you mail funds, send only a money order (no cash) and make it payable as required. Mailed money orders post after vendor processing, and larger amounts may take longer due to review. The department also provides structured pre-release instruction and Reentry Accountability Plans.
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Mailing a JPay money order to someone at Louisiana Correctional Institute (St. Gabriel) is straightforward—fill out the deposit slip correctly, send only what JPay expects, and you're done. Here's exactly how to do it, plus what to know about larger amounts and how to fix issues that might delay or return your money order.
Sending money to someone at St. Gabriel through Louisiana DOC? A mailed JPay money order works well if you'd rather skip setting up an online account—no JPay login required. If you prefer handling things from your phone, JPay also has a mobile app for accessing select services, which can be more convenient than mailing paperwork.
Common options include online or app deposits through a vendor, a vendor phone line, facility lobby kiosks, MoneyGram, or mailed money orders. Since availability varies by facility, check St. Gabriel’s instructions before sending funds.
Yes, you can mail a money order, but never mail cash. Follow the vendor or facility directions for the payee name, required fields, and mailing address. Fill everything out legibly to avoid delays.
A mailed money order posts only after the vendor processes it, so expect some wait time. Larger deposits or money orders over certain thresholds may require departmental review and take even longer to appear.
- Food, toiletries, or extra clothing (these items are considered contraband during visitation) - Telecommunications or recording items of any kind, including cell phones, pagers/beepers, SIM cards, portable memory chips, batteries, chargers, and cameras/recording devices - Cash or coins over the amount allowed at the institution (check the Visiting Guidelines for the current limit)
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