How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To send money to someone at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), mail JPay money orders to JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153. Each money order is capped at $999.99. Amounts over $500 require Louisiana Department of Corrections approval, which can delay when funds post. Once approved and received, JPay processes money orders within ten (10) business days. For Prison Enterprises canteen/package orders, there's a $20 minimum and up to a $200 maximum product limit (varies by institution and housing unit). Follow deposit and order instructions carefully, and include all required identifying information to avoid delays.
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Sending a money order through JPay is a reliable way to get funds to someone at Louisiana State Penitentiaryâas long as you follow the deposit slip instructions carefully. The details matter: the payee name, inmate ID, and your contact info are what keep your payment from getting delayed or rejected.
Sending a money order through JPay is a reliable way to get funds to someone at Louisiana State Penitentiaryâas long as you fill out the deposit slip completely and clearly. Follow these steps to avoid common delays.
Start with the JPay Money Order Deposit Slipâmissing or messy information is the fastest way to slow things down. Use blue or black ink, type or print clearly, and complete every field. Before sealing the envelope, double-check the incarcerated person's full name and ID number. Even small typos can send your payment into limbo while staff sort it out.
Mail JPay money orders to JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153. Include the required identifying information on the form so the funds can be posted to the correct account.
Yes. The JPay form lists a maximum of $999.99 per money order. Money orders over $500 are subject to Louisiana DOC approval and that review can delay posting; after approval, JPay processes money orders within ten (10) business days of receipt.
Yes. Prison Enterprises lists a $20 minimum and up to a $200 maximum product limit for food and hygiene orders, based on the offenderâs institution and housing unit. Check the ordering rules and follow the instructions so your purchase is accepted.
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