Send Money at Northern Nevada Corr. Center

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

You can fund an offender's account at Northern Nevada Correctional Center a few ways: mail a Lockbox deposit coupon with a cashier's check or money order, use Access Corrections to deposit by credit or debit card (MasterCard or Visa), or call Access Corrections to deposit by phone. Money orders and cashier's checks sent directly to the department go on a review hold—funds become available fourteen calendar days after receipt. Account funds cover commissary, phone and tablet services, and other approved purchases. For mailed or phone deposits, follow the payment-service instructions and have the offender's full name and ID number ready, plus any required deposit coupon. NDOC cautions people—especially those who don't already know an offender—to watch for payment scams claiming money is needed for release or other fees.

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Quick Facts

  • Accepted methods include Lockbox deposit coupons (cashier's check or money order), Access Corrections credit/debit deposits (MasterCard or Visa), and phone deposits through Access Corrections.
  • Funds from money orders and cashier's checks received directly by NDOC are held and become available to the offender fourteen calendar days after receipt.
  • NDOC warns people not previously acquainted with an offender to be cautious about requests for money for release, restitution, or other claimed expenses.
  • Access Corrections deposits accept MasterCard and Visa for credit/debit card payments to an offender's account.

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Three Ways to Send Money to Someone at Northern Nevada Correctional Center

Want to put money on someone's account at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC)? The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) offers three options: Lockbox Deposit Coupons (with a money order or cashier's check), Access Corrections deposits by credit/debit card, or phone deposits through Access Corrections.

Common Questions

How can I send money to someone at Northern Nevada Correctional Center?

You can mail a Lockbox deposit coupon with a cashier’s check or money order, following the lockbox instructions. You can also use Access Corrections to deposit by credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa) or by phone through Access Corrections.

Why is a money order or cashier's check on hold before the offender can use it?

NDOC reviews money orders and cashier's checks to guard against counterfeits. Funds become available fourteen calendar days after the department receives payment.

Can I be asked to pay money to secure an inmate's release or to cover other fees?

Be cautious about requests for money if you don’t already know the person. NDOC warns to be suspicious of claims that money is required for release, restitution, or similar expenses.

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