How to Send Money to Someone at High Security Center: All Depositing Options Explained
Want to put money on someone's account at Rhode Island's High Security Center? You've got a few RIDOC-approved options: online, by phone, at deposit kiosks, or in person at Inmate Accounts in Cranston. Here's how each method works, what you'll need, and how the 30-day grace period affects who can deposit.
RIDOC uses Access Secure Deposits for all inmate account funding, including people housed at High Security Center. The quickest option from home? Deposit online through AccessCorrections. You can also call Access Secure Deposits toll-free to make a deposit by phone.
If you're local, RIDOC has deposit kiosks that also run through Access Secure Deposits. For payment, Access Secure Deposits accepts Visa and MasterCard debit and credit cards - handy if you'd rather not carry cash.
Note: In general, inmates aren’t allowed to keep money on their person. That’s why deposits are handled through the inmate account process instead of handing someone cash.
Prefer to deposit in person? The Inmate Accounts window is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. It's closed on State holidays, so plan ahead if you're trying to get funds in by a specific date.
The RIDOC Inmate Accounts office is at the John O. Pastore Government Center, 51 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920. It's next to the John Moran Facility (Medium Security) - helpful to know if you're using GPS or asking for directions once you're on the grounds.
Bring photo ID for any deposit. RIDOC accepts a driver's license, state ID, or passport.
Here's where people get tripped up: normally, you must be on the inmate's visiting list to deposit funds. But RIDOC gives a 30-day grace period after someone is admitted or transferred - during that window, anyone can deposit. If you're trying to help right away, that grace period can mean the difference between getting money on the account now versus waiting for list updates.
Need speed and convenience? Online deposits through AccessCorrections or toll-free phone deposits through Access Secure Deposits are usually your best bet. Both let you fund a RIDOC inmate account without traveling to Cranston.
Kiosks work well if you're nearby and want a walk-up option - they're also part of the Access Secure Deposits system. Whichever method you choose, you'll need a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card. Fees vary by method, so compare the total cost before you submit. Quick rule of thumb: use online or phone when you need it done fast; use the in-person window if you want face-to-face help or you're already on site during posted hours.
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