How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Start by confirming the approved deposit vendor and methods on the facility page or the vendor's instructions. Look for any required site codes, kiosk locations, deposit limits, and the correct mailing address. Across Louisiana, common options include online or mobile app deposits, vendor phone payments, MoneyGram, lobby kiosks, and mailed money orders. Enter the inmate's state, facility, and inmate ID or CCN exactly as required, and write clearly so the deposit isn't delayed. If you mail a deposit, use a money order only and follow the payable-to and enclosure instructions. Mailed money orders post after vendor processing, and timing varies. Large deposits or higher-value money orders can take longer if they require extra review.
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Use one of the facility's approved deposit methods. Common options include online or app deposits, vendor phone lines, MoneyGram, lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders. Check the Orleans Parish Prison page or vendor instructions for the right code or form details. Enter the inmate's state, facility, and inmate ID or CCN exactly as requested.
Mailed deposits should be money orders only. Do not mail cash, and follow the mailing instructions exactly, including how the money order should be made payable and what information to include.
Mailed money orders post only after the vendor processes them, and timing varies by vendor and facility. Larger deposits or money orders above certain thresholds may get flagged for review, which can delay when funds become available.
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