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What Information You Need Before Sending Money to Someone at Lovelock Correctional Center

Before sending money to someone at Lovelock Correctional Center, gather the right identifying details. Missing or mismatched information is one of the easiest ways for a deposit to get delayed or rejected.

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What Information You Need Before Sending Money to Someone at Lovelock Correctional Center

Start with the offender's full first and last name. You'll need this when funding a ViaPath/AdvancePay prepaid calling account, and it helps ensure your deposit reaches the right person.

Get the offender's NDOC offender ID number. Names can overlap, but the NDOC ID is what actually routes money to the correct account.

You'll also need their date of birth in month/day/year format. NDOC requires this as an identifier when funding ViaPath/AdvancePay.

NDOC offers a few ways to send money: a Lockbox Deposit Coupon with a cashier's check or money order, an online deposit through Access Corrections using a credit or debit card (MasterCard or Visa), or a phone deposit through Access Corrections. Your choice depends on how quickly you need funds available and whether you prefer mailing a payment or paying by card.

Note: Card deposits through Access Corrections are often the fastest option. Mail-in payments using a lockbox coupon take longer, especially when a hold applies.

What Information You Need Before Sending Money to Someone at Lovelock Correctional Center

Going the lockbox route? You'll need the correct Lockbox Deposit Coupon or exact deposit instructions. NDOC requires coupons to be printed from the NDOC site or obtained directly from the offender - they're responsible for sending coupons to anyone who wants to deposit money for them.

  • ✓ Get the Lockbox Deposit Coupon by printing it from the NDOC site or by having the offender provide it.
  • ✓ Double-check you’re following the current NDOC deposit instructions for Lovelock Correctional Center before you mail anything.
  • ✓ Fill out the coupon carefully and include the offender’s identifying details so the deposit can be matched correctly.

Sending a money order or cashier's check directly to NDOC? Plan for a delay. NDOC places a 14-calendar-day hold on all money orders and cashier's checks received directly, so the funds won't be available until that hold period ends.

Tip: Need funds available sooner? Use Access Corrections (online or phone deposit) instead of mailing a money order or cashier's check that will sit on hold for 14 days.

Be cautious with unexpected money requests - especially from someone you don't know well. NDOC specifically warns against sending money for "release," "restitution," or other claimed expenses. The department doesn't charge fees for any type of release and doesn't set restitution payment schedules. NDOC also notes it takes no responsibility for statements made by offenders requesting funds.

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