How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
The fastest way to add funds to an Old Colony Correctional Center inmate account is through Access Corrections. You can sign up online or in the mobile app, or call 1-866-345-1884 for deposits and support. If you'd rather mail a check or money order, Secure Deposits offers a no-fee lockbox: Secure Deposits - Massachusetts DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Keep timing in mind: money orders over $200 and all personal checks are placed on a seven-business-day hold. Federal or state government checks may be accepted case by case when documentation identifies the issuer, payee, source of funds, and the inmate. Some sites also allow in-person drop-off into an "Inmate Funds" box in the lobby. For cash-only drop-off locations, contact Cash Pay Today at 1-844-340-CASH (2274).
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Sending money to someone in a Massachusetts prison is pretty straightforward once you know your options. Here's a breakdown of every approved deposit method, what each one costs, and the timing rules that can slow things down.
Need money to reach someone at Old Colony Correctional Center fast? The Massachusetts DOC's preferred method is Secure Deposits through Access Corrections.
Use Access Corrections for the fastest deposit. Sign up online or on the mobile app, or call 1-866-345-1884 for deposits and support. For mailed checks or money orders, you can use Secure Deposits’ no-fee lockbox address.
Yes. Money orders over $200 and all personal checks are placed on a seven-business-day hold. Federal or state government checks may be considered case by case if documentation identifies the issuer, payee, source, and inmate.
Some institutions allow in-person drop-off into an "Inmate Funds" box in the lobby. Confirm availability and requirements with the facility first. For cash-only drop-off locations, enroll with or contact Cash Pay Today at 1-844-340-CASH (2274) to find approved sites.
Staying in touch usually comes down to two basics: getting approved for video visits and knowing how to add funds to your loved one's account. Here are the steps for this facility, plus what to confirm before you get started.
Visiting at Old Colony Correctional Center starts before you ever show up at the front desk. You need to be on the inmate’s pre‑approved visiting list, and your visitor application has to be mailed in for processing.
Massachusetts prisons require visitors to be pre-approved before visiting. Plan ahead and follow the process in order, and you can avoid the most common delays and show up knowing you're cleared.
