How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Most inmate deposits in Massachusetts go through Access Corrections / Secure Deposits, which you can typically use online or via mobile app when available. Some locations also offer lobby kiosks, mail lockboxes, or in-person drop-offs, so confirm what MCI Norfolk accepts before sending anything. You'll choose an approved method, enter the person's full name and commitment/register number, then follow the vendor's payment steps. Use U.S. funds and only approved payment types. Depending on the option, that may mean a money order or a check drawn on a U.S. bank. Some facilities accept only money orders or cash and may return dual-payee checks. For video visits, create a Securus account.
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Use an approved deposit vendor (Access Corrections / Secure Deposits where available), or confirm whether MCI Norfolk also offers kiosks, mail lockboxes, or in-person drop-offs. You'll typically need the inmate's full name and commitment/register number. Check the facility's instructions before sending to make sure you use the right method and details.
Use U.S. funds, and follow the approved payment types for the method you are using, often money orders or checks drawn on U.S. banks. Some facilities only accept money orders or cash, and dual-payee checks are often returned, so verify what is accepted before you send payment.
Yes. Securus Video Visitation is used for video visits, and visitors are instructed to create a Securus account.
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