How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Commissary and spending funds for Mount Pleasant Correctional Center are handled centrally through the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. Mailing money? Send a cashier's check or money order with the inmate's required identification details—otherwise, it gets returned. For faster deposits, Mount Pleasant accepts Access Corrections, JPay, and Western Union/Send2Corrections. Access Corrections takes Visa and MasterCard and runs 24/7 online and phone deposits (1-866-345-1884). Transfers typically post in real time and become available within 24 hours. Western Union/Send2Corrections offers app and website payments, pay-later in-store options using a generated tracking number, and phone ordering. JPay supports online, phone, or walk-in MoneyGram deposits. Fees and timing vary by provider.
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Western Union is one of the easiest ways to add money to someone's commissary account using cash. Iowa DOC accepts electronic deposits through a few vendors, but Western Union is the one you can handle in person. Find a nearby agent using Western Union's locator or call 1-800-325-6000. At the location, you can pay with cash or debit.
Sending money to someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center is straightforward once you know where deposits actually go. Here are all accepted methods, plus the details you need to avoid delays or returned funds.
Sending money to someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center is straightforward once you know the system. Iowa DOC centralizes most incoming funds, so your deposit method determines whether you'll mail it to Fort Dodge or use an approved electronic vendor.
Mail cashier’s checks or money orders to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. Include the inmate’s full name and the required commissary/inmate ID information so the deposit isn’t returned.
Yes. Electronic deposits are accepted through Access Corrections, JPay, and Western Union/Send2Corrections. Fees and steps vary by provider, so review the provider’s instructions before you submit payment.
It depends on the service you use. Access Corrections runs online and phone deposits 24/7 and typically transfers in real time, with funds available within 24 hours; JPay and Western Union/Send2Corrections may post on different timelines and charge different fees.
Your first visit can feel overwhelming, but a little prep makes all the difference. This checklist covers scheduling, dress code, and what to expect at security—so you're not caught off guard at the door.
Staying in touch with someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center? The phone system is simple once you know two things: calls can only be placed from inside, and your loved one has to add your number to their approved list before they can dial it.
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