Send Money at Oregon State Penitentiary

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

To add funds for someone at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP), use Access Corrections (the vendor used by ICS Corrections, Inc.)—it's the only vendor allowed to deposit directly to an AIC's communication account. Prefer mailing a payment? DOC accepts only money orders or cashier's checks. No cash, no personal checks. Make it payable to

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Quick Facts

  • Access Corrections (via ICS Corrections, Inc.) is the only vendor allowed to deposit directly to an AIC's communication account at OSP.
  • DOC will only accept money orders and cashier's checks sent by mail for deposit to an AIC's commissary (trust) account, payable to “DOC” with the AIC's name and SID.
  • Mail money orders or cashier's checks for commissary deposits to Central Trust at DOC PO Box 14400, Salem, OR 97309-5077.
  • The purchaser's name and full mailing address must be written on the instrument and in the envelope return-address area or the item will be returned.

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Common Questions

How can I send money to someone at Oregon State Penitentiary?

You can deposit funds through Access Corrections; it’s the only vendor allowed to deposit directly to an AIC’s communication account. To mail funds, send a money order or cashier’s check payable to “DOC” with the AIC’s name and SID to Central Trust, DOC PO Box 14400, Salem, OR 97309-5077, and include the purchaser’s full name and mailing address on both the instrument and the return address.

Can I mail cash or a personal check to add money to an OSP account?

No. DOC only accepts money orders or cashier's checks by mail for commissary deposits. Don't mail cash or personal checks—items that don't meet requirements may be returned.

What must I write on a mailed money order for someone at Oregon State Penitentiary?

Make it payable to “DOC” and include the AIC’s name and SID so it posts correctly. Put the purchaser’s full name and mailing address on the money order (or cashier’s check) and also in the envelope’s return-address area, then mail it to Central Trust, DOC PO Box 14400, Salem, OR 97309-5077.

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