Send Money at Missouri Eastern Corrections Center

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

At Missouri Eastern Corrections Center (MECC), you can add money to an offender's account through JPay electronic transfer or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Make it payable to the Missouri Department of Corrections and include a completed deposit slip. Send all deposits to the Offender Finance Office at PO Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102—don't mail personal letters or photos to that address. Once received, the Offender Finance Office typically posts funds within 1–3 business days. Questions about a deposit? The Offender Finance Office has a phone number specifically for deposit inquiries. Some facilities offer kiosks or additional online vendors, so confirm which payment channels MECC accepts before sending money.

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Quick Facts

  • Funds may be deposited to an offender's account via JPay electronic transfer or by mailing a money order or cashier's check with a deposit slip.
  • Mail deposits for offender accounts must be sent to the Offender Finance Office at PO Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
  • Mailed deposits are normally completed and posted to the offender's account within 1–3 business days after receipt.
  • The Offender Finance Office provides a phone number for questions about deposits and account issues.

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Common Questions

How can I send money to someone at Missouri Eastern Corrections Center?

Send funds through JPay electronic transfer or mail a money order or cashier's check payable to the Missouri Department of Corrections with a completed deposit slip. Include the offender's name and any required identifying information on the deposit slip.

Where do I mail a money order or cashier's check for an offender's account?

Mail deposits to the Offender Finance Office at PO Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Don’t send personal mail or photos to that address.

How long does it take for a mailed deposit to post to an offender's account at MECC?

Mailed deposits typically post to the offender's account within 1–3 business days after the Offender Finance Office receives them. Taking longer than expected? Contact the Offender Finance Office using the phone number provided for deposit questions.

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