Mid-State Corr. Faciltity, NJ
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How to Send Money to Someone at Mid‑State: Money Orders, Online, Kiosks, Retail and Which Posts Fastest
Sending money to someone at Mid‑State Correctional Facility comes down to two things: how you want to pay and how fast you need the funds to post. Here's a breakdown of your main options—TouchPay money orders, ConnectNetwork deposits (online, mobile, phone, or kiosk), retail cash payments, and mailed AdvancePay—plus which ones post immediately and which take a business day.
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5 Common Questions About ConnectNetwork Phone and Money Accounts for Mid‑State
Setting up calls or adding funds for someone at Mid‑State? ConnectNetwork's account rules can be confusing at first. Here are answers to the questions families ask most about AdvancePay phone funding, refunds, and getting help.
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How to Address Mail to Someone at Mid-State Correctional Facility (Using Pigeonly)
If your letter is headed to Las Vegas, you're on the right track. Mid-State's standard mail gets routed through Pigeonly first. Use the exact address format below so it can be scanned, screened, and forwarded correctly.
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- Phone deposits via ConnectNetwork accept major credit cards and callers should be prepared to provide account, facility and inmate information and may need the facility Site ID.
- Cash deposits can be completed at 26,000 retail locations (including Walmart and Kroger) after initiating the transaction online.
- Onsite kiosks in visitation areas, government offices or courthouses allow immediate deposits 24/7.
Mail & Letters
- Address non‑privileged mail to Pigeonly Corrections and include the incarcerated person’s full name, SBI number, and Mid‑State facility code 1404.
- Pigeonly accepts letters, greeting cards, postcards, unbound newsletters, and up to ten 4x6 photos per parcel as non‑privileged mail.
- Books and periodicals must be sent directly from the publisher/distributor to the NJDOC; used publications are temporarily not accepted.
Sending Money
- TouchPay money orders must be made payable to 'TouchPay Holdings, LLC' (payments forwarded to NJDOC).
- TouchPay money orders must be in U.S. dollars and are limited to a maximum of $500 per money order.
- Mail the money order and the required TouchPay deposit form to TouchPay's Technology Blvd West Dallas address provided by the vendor.
Facility Info
- Mid‑State follows the NJDOC Unauthorized Publication List that enumerates publications the facility will not accept.
- The NJDOC Unauthorized Publication List specifically lists 'Penthouse' as prohibited in 'All Issues'.
- Check the Unauthorized Publication List before sending magazines or printed materials to avoid rejection or return.
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Topic Overviews
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Mid‑State Correctional Facility uses ConnectNetwork and JPay for inmate phone, video, and electronic messaging. You'll need to create a vendor account and add funds before calls or video visits can happen. Phone deposits through ConnectNetwork accept major credit cards—have your account details, facility info, and inmate information ready. You may also need the facility Site ID when depositing by phone. Prefer cash? Start a deposit online and finish it at one of 26,000 participating retail locations, including Walmart and Kroger. Onsite kiosks in visitation or government areas let you deposit immediately, 24/7. Keep in mind that AdvancePay is managed by phone number, and each number typically needs separate funding. JPay email uses prepaid "stamps," and New Jersey's VTC program supports remote court and parole proceedings.
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General (non-privileged) mail to Mid-State Correctional Facility must go to Pigeonly Corrections at the designated PO Box. Include the incarcerated person's full name, SBI number, the facility name, and facility code 1404. Pigeonly accepts letters, greeting cards, postcards, unbound newsletters, and up to ten 4x6 photos per parcel. Include a return name and address, and follow the facility's envelope and letter size limits. Books, publications, and periodicals must ship directly from the publisher, vendor, or distributor to the NJDOC facility—the NJDOC is temporarily not accepting used publications. Privileged or legal mail (courts, attorneys, government offices) goes directly to Mid-State and must be clearly marked. If Pigeonly receives it, they'll return it. Pigeonly screens and scans non-privileged mail within 24 hours, forwards printed copies in 1–3 days, and holds originals for 45 days. Request a return within that window if you need the original back.
Read full guideSending Money
You can send money to someone at Mid‑State Correctional Facility by mailing a TouchPay money order. Make it payable to "TouchPay Holdings, LLC" so payment gets forwarded to NJDOC. Keep each money order in U.S. dollars, $500 maximum. Mail it with the required TouchPay deposit form to the TouchPay Technology Blvd West Dallas address. Don't include anything else—no staples, paper clips, stamps, cash, letters, or photos. If you use ConnectNetwork's automated deposit methods, AdvancePay/PinDebit/DebitLink deposits post immediately. Trust Fund automated deposits transmit within one business day. Mailed or retail payments typically take longer.
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Mid‑State Correctional Facility follows the NJDOC Unauthorized Publication List, which specifies publications inmates cannot receive—whether through mail or other channels. The statewide list includes certain mainstream adult magazines and specifically bans "Penthouse" in an "All Issues" format, meaning any issue gets rejected. Check the NJDOC Unauthorized Publication List before sending magazines or other printed material to avoid returns. Mid‑State handles standard facility services like mail processing, commissary, and visits, but exact schedules, limits, and procedures vary. Some court appearances and hearings happen by video rather than transport, so confirm current visit and court/video procedures before planning your trip.
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Showing 6 of 12How do I add money for phone or video calls at Mid‑State Correctional Facility?
Set up an account with the facility’s approved vendor (such as ConnectNetwork) first, since calls and video won’t work without it. Then add funds online, by phone with a credit card, at a participating retail location after initiating the transaction online, or instantly at an onsite kiosk.
CommunicationDo I need to fund each phone number separately for an inmate at Mid‑State?
Yes. Each phone number on an AdvancePay account is managed separately and generally needs its own funding.
CommunicationHow much does it cost to send a JPay email to an inmate at Mid‑State?
JPay email uses prepaid stamps sold in bundles: 5 for $1.75, 10 for $3.50, and 20 for $7.00. Each message costs one stamp, and attachments require additional stamps.
CommunicationWhere do I send regular mail for someone at Mid‑State Correctional Facility?
Send regular (non-privileged) mail to Pigeonly Corrections at the designated Pigeonly PO Box. Put the person’s full name, SBI number, Mid-State Correctional Facility, and facility code 1404 on the envelope.
Mail & LettersCan I send books or magazines to someone at Mid‑State?
Yes, but only if they come directly from the publisher, vendor, or distributor to the NJDOC facility. The NJDOC is temporarily not accepting used publications.
Mail & LettersWhat happens to incoming non‑legal mail for Mid‑State residents?
Pigeonly opens, screens, and scans non-privileged incoming mail within 24 hours, then sends printed copies to the facility within 1–3 days. The original mail is held for 45 days and then destroyed unless you request a return within that period.
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To send mail to someone at Mid-State Corr. Faciltity, NJ, address it to Pigeonly Corrections at the facility's specified PO Box. Include the recipient's full name, SBI number, facility name, and facility code on every piece of mail — missing any of these details can delay or prevent delivery.
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