Three Ways to Send Money to Someone at Menard (what to use and how long it takes)

Illinois Department of Corrections facilities, including Menard, accept deposits through JPay, Western Union (Send2Corrections), MoneyGram, or money order. Which one makes sense depends on your priorities: electronic options post faster, while money orders work if you'd rather mail something in.

Don't mail money orders directly to Menard. IDOC routes them through a lockbox instead. Make the money order payable to JPay, include the deposit slip, and send it to: PO Box 260250, Hollywood, FL 33026. Skip this step and your payment could be delayed or never processed.

• ✓ Make the money order payable to JPay
• ✓ Include the deposit slip with the money order
• ✓ Mail it to: PO Box 260250, Hollywood, FL 33026
• ✓ Do not mail money orders directly to Menard (they must go to the lockbox)

Timing usually drives the decision. JPay and Western Union (Send2Corrections) deposits typically post within 24–48 business hours. MoneyGram takes longer - expect 72–96 business hours. Keep these windows in mind if you're trying to cover commissary by a specific day.

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• ✓ If you mail a money order, send it to the lockbox (not to Menard)
• ✓ Make money orders payable to JPay
• ✓ Always include the deposit slip with your money order
• ✓ If you don’t want to mail anything, use an electronic option (JPay, Western Union/Send2Corrections, or MoneyGram)

If the funds don't appear right away, wait out the full processing window before worrying. JPay and Western Union deposits typically post within 24–48 business hours; MoneyGram takes 72–96 business hours. Giving it that time can save you a lot of unnecessary back-and-forth.