How to Send Money to Facility
If your child is in custody at Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center (LRJDC), here's what you need to know: the facility says you should not send money.
LRJDC is clear that families should not send money for a child in custody. If you were thinking about putting funds on an account "just in case," hold off.
The reason? Your child won't need money for basics while they're there. LRJDC provides clothing, hygiene items, and food, so there's no need to send funds for day-to-day essentials.
Note: Plan ahead for property after release. LRJDC asks families to make arrangements for prompt pick-up of a child’s property once they are released.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Do not send money to LRJDC for a child in custody.
- ✓ Rely on the facility for basic needs while your child is there, including clothing, hygiene items, and food.
- ✓ Make arrangements to pick up your child’s property promptly after release (contact the facility for the pickup process and timing).
- ✓ If you need to make a payment through the City of Lynchburg’s QuickPayments site, you can pay by credit card (fees apply).
- ✓ If you need to make a payment through the City of Lynchburg’s QuickPayments site and want to avoid fees, check whether eCheck is available (the site states no fees for eCheck).
Before taking any steps to send funds, confirm LRJDC's current policy directly with the facility. You want to verify two things: that families still should not send money for children in custody, and that LRJDC continues to provide personal care needs like clothing, hygiene items, and food.
- Ask who releases property: Find out which staff member or office handles property pickup after release.
- Confirm what ID you need: Ask what identification you must bring to pick up property.
- Get the pickup window: Verify how soon you should come in after release and whether there is a deadline.
- Ask about required paperwork: Check whether you need to sign any forms or bring any documents or receipts to claim property.
If you're using the City of Lynchburg's QuickPayments site for a bill or account, confirm the payment options before submitting anything. The site accepts credit cards with fees and offers eCheck with no fees. Still, verify that your specific bill or account can be paid there and review any fee details shown during checkout.
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