How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Mountain View Correctional Facility? Don't mail cash—use the Maine Department's online Money Deposit Service instead. You'll need the resident's MDOC number and date of birth, plus a valid Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card. Deposits are capped at $100 per day for a general (trust) account and $100 per day for a phone account, with a $200-per-week maximum per account. Online deposits are non-refundable and typically become available about three business days after the transaction. Checks or money orders sent in envelopes are processed at the Maine State Prison.
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Want to help someone at Mountain View Correctional Facility cover commissary or other expenses? Use the Maine DOC online Money Deposit Service—and never mail cash.
No. The facility says not to send cash to residents. Use the department's online Money Deposit Service instead.
Deposits are limited to $100 per day for a general (trust) account and $100 per day for a phone account. Each account also has a maximum of $200 per week.
You'll need the resident's MDOC number and date of birth, plus a valid Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card. Deposits are non-refundable and usually post in about three business days. Checks and money orders sent in envelopes are processed at the Maine State Prison.
You'll need to be on the resident's approved visiting list before you can visit Mountain View. First-time visitors must submit a Visitor Application ahead of time—if you show up without prior approval, you won't get in.
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