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How to Send Money to Mountain View Correctional Facility, Me (ME)

Need to put money on someone's account at Mountain View Correctional Facility? The Maine Department of Corrections offers an online Money Deposit Service for exactly that.

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How to Send Money to Mountain View Correctional Facility, Me (ME)

Mountain View Correctional Facility does not allow cash to be sent to residents. To help with commissary purchases or other approved expenses, use the Maine Department of Corrections online Money Deposit Service to add funds to a resident's account. This online service handles deposits directly to resident accounts. You won't need to send anything through the mail.

Warning: Do not send cash to any resident at Mountain View Correctional Facility.

The online Money Deposit Service lets you choose where your deposit goes. You can fund a resident's general (trust) account or their phone account. Payments are made by credit card. Not sure which account to pick? Think of the general (trust) account as money the resident can spend on approved needs. The phone account is specifically for calling-related funds.

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Use the Maine Department of Corrections online Money Deposit Service to add funds for a resident at Mountain View Correctional Facility
  • ✓ Select the correct deposit type: general (trust) account or phone account
  • ✓ Pay by credit card through the online service

Reminder: Do not mail cash or try to send cash directly to a resident at Mountain View Correctional Facility.

How to Send Money to Mountain View Correctional Facility, Me (ME)

Before submitting a deposit, confirm you're using the Maine Department of Corrections online Money Deposit Service listed for Mountain View Correctional Facility. This keeps you from accidentally using a method the facility won't accept. While you're there, double-check that you're selecting the right account type for your situation (general/trust vs. phone). Also verify that credit card payment is still the accepted funding method through the online service.

  1. Check the Maine Department of Corrections information for Mountain View: Look for the department’s direction to use the online Money Deposit Service for adding funds.
  2. Confirm the account type you need: Make sure you are depositing to the general (trust) account or the phone account, depending on what you’re trying to cover.
  3. Verify payment details before submitting: Confirm credit card payment is accepted through the online service, and review any transaction details shown during checkout.

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