How to Send Money to Someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center (Mail, Online, Phone & Walk-in)

Iowa DOC routes all incoming commissary deposits through Fort Dodge Correctional Facility (FDCF). Don't expect to drop off funds at Mount Pleasant's front desk or business office - Fort Dodge handles the processing.

If you’re sending money by mail, address it exactly like this: IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account 1550 L Street, Suite B Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Mail deposits must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order, and it has to be made payable to IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account.

• ✓ Offender name
• ✓ Offender number
• ✓ Sender’s name
• ✓ Sender’s complete (full) address
• ✓ Make sure the writing is legible (if the deposit doesn’t follow the guidelines, it will be returned by mail)

Get a cashier's check or money order and make it payable to IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account. Write the offender's name and offender number on it, then include your name and full address as the sender. Mail everything to IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account, 1550 L Street, Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Double-check that all info is legible - missing or unclear details mean the deposit gets returned.

Prefer to skip the mail? Iowa DOC allows electronic deposits through Access Corrections, JPay, or Western Union.

The best option depends on how you want to pay and how fast you need the money to post. Access Corrections works well for 24/7 online or phone deposits. JPay handles online and phone payments too, plus walk-in deposits at MoneyGram locations (including Walmart). Western Union offers flexibility - use their app, website, or phone to set things up, then pay by card or cash in-store.

1. Choose online or phone - You can deposit online through Access Corrections or call in a deposit.
2. Use an eligible card - Access Corrections accepts Visa and MasterCard-branded credit or debit cards.
3. Deposit by phone if you prefer - Call 1-866-345-1884 to make a credit or debit card payment over the phone.

Access Corrections is available around the clock for online and phone deposits. Transfers happen in real-time, and funds are usually available to the recipient within 24 hours.

JPay offers several ways to send money. You can deposit online or by phone using a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card. Prefer cash? Walk into any MoneyGram location, including Walmart. For phone deposits, call 1-800-574-5729.

Find a Western Union agent nearby using their locator tool or by calling 1-800-325-6000. Have the recipient's commissary number and the facility name ready.

Western Union's Send2Corrections option works through the mobile app (Apple App Store or Google Play) or at send2corrections.com. You'll need a credit or debit card to pay online.

1. Set up the transaction online or in the app - Create the Send2Corrections transaction first.
2. Get the tracking number (MTCN) - When you choose “pay later,” a tracking number (MTCN) is generated.
3. Pay in cash at a Western Union agent - Take the MTCN to a Western Union agent location and pay in cash.
4. Use the phone option if you prefer - Call 1-800-634-3422 and choose option 2 (a credit/debit card is required).

Timing Pitfalls Tips

• ✓ Include the offender’s name and offender number on every mailed deposit
• ✓ Mail to: IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account, 1550 L Street, Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
• ✓ Make the money order/cashier’s check payable to: IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account

Budget for fees with any electronic option - each vendor sets its own rates, and the amount you send affects the total. Access Corrections transfers typically post within 24 hours if speed matters. JPay fees also scale with deposit size, so check the total before confirming.