How to Send Money to Northern Nevada Corr. Center (NV)
Sending money to someone at Northern Nevada Corr. Center follows Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) banking rules. Here are the two standard deposit methods, plus timing details and paperwork requirements that often catch people off guard.
NDOC accepts funds through a Lockbox Deposit Coupon paired with either a cashier's check or money order. The deposit coupon isn't optional. You need one printed from the NDOC website or one the offender sends you. Expect a delay if you mail in a money order or cashier's check. NDOC states that funds will be available to the offender fourteen calendar days from the date NDOC receives them. That waiting period matters if your loved one needs to buy basics or use their trust account for things like debit calling time through the Offender Services Commissary.
Prefer to pay by card? NDOC lists Access Corrections as a standard option for credit or debit deposits. They accept MasterCard or Visa.
Caution: NDOC warns people who are not previously acquainted with an offender to be wary of requests for money related to release, restitution, or other claimed expenses. NDOC does not require payment of fees for any type of release and assumes no responsibility for statements made by an offender requesting funds.
Steps
- ✓ Get a Lockbox Deposit Coupon (print it from the NDOC site or ask the offender to send you one)
- ✓ Choose your deposit method: a money order/cashier’s check using the coupon, or a credit/debit card deposit through Access Corrections (MasterCard or Visa)
- ✓ Make sure the offender’s identifying information matches exactly what’s required on the deposit coupon
- ✓ Keep a copy of your completed coupon and any payment receipt or confirmation for your records
- Build in the 14-day hold - If you send a money order or cashier’s check that NDOC receives directly, NDOC says the funds will be available to the offender fourteen calendar days from receipt.
- Send early when timing matters - If your loved one needs money for commissary right away, plan ahead so the hold does not catch you off guard.
What to Verify
- ✓ Whether Access Corrections is still the current card-deposit option for NDOC, and any current instructions or limits for MasterCard/Visa deposits
- ✓ The exact process for getting the correct NDOC Lockbox Deposit Coupon (printing from the NDOC site vs. getting one from the offender)
- ✓ Current fund-availability timing for money orders and cashier’s checks received directly by NDOC (NDOC states fourteen calendar days), and whether any part of that timeline can change
- ✓ Any extra reference details NDOC requires on the coupon, cashier’s check, or money order so your deposit is credited correctly
Protect yourself: If someone you do not know asks you to send money for “release fees” or similar costs, pause and verify independently. NDOC says it does not require fees for release and does not take responsibility for these requests.
For the most accurate instructions, start with NDOC's official inmate banking services page. That's where you'll find deposit coupon rules and availability timelines. For card deposits, check Access Corrections for the current process and customer support info. If something doesn't add up (especially requests tied to "fees" or urgent deadlines), contact the facility or NDOC directly before sending any money.
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