How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to an inmate at Pocahontas Correctional Center requires the inmate's 7-digit inmate ID. The fastest option is JPay's online portal using a credit or debit card. You can also make a phone payment through JPay 24/7 at 1 (800) 574-5729. Paying with cash? Deposit through MoneyGram agent locations—places like Walmart and CVS—to route funds to the inmate's account. Don't mail cash, checks, or other items of monetary value to VADOC facilities. If you're mailing funds, send a money order with the JPay deposit slip to JPay, PO Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027. JPay fees vary by amount and payment method. Some deposits may be applied to fines, costs, or restitution.
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JPay is typically the fastest way to send money to someone at Pocahontas Correctional Center, but the right choice depends on whether you're paying online, by phone, or with cash. Here's what you'll need, what fees to expect, and which methods get funds there quickest.
Start by getting the inmate’s 7-digit inmate ID. You can send money through JPay online (fastest), call JPay 24/7 at 1 (800) 574-5729 to pay by phone, or make a cash deposit at MoneyGram agent locations such as Walmart or CVS. If mailing funds, send a money order with the JPay deposit slip to JPay, PO Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027—don’t mail cash or checks.
No. Do not mail cash, checks, or items of monetary value to VADOC facilities. If you need to mail funds, send a money order with the JPay deposit slip to JPay, PO Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027.
Yes—JPay charges fees that vary based on the deposit amount and how you pay. Also, some deposited funds may be applied toward fines, costs, or restitution, which can reduce the balance that posts to the inmate’s account.
Bringing kids to visit takes extra prep—minors need approval ahead of time and must be linked to an approved adult visitor. Here's how to get it right at Pocahontas Correctional Center.
Start the address with the incarcerated person’s first and last name. Using their full name helps mailroom staff match your letter to the right person, especially when people have similar names.
Visiting at Pocahontas Correctional Center starts with an online application. Gather a few key details beforehand, and you can knock out the form in one sitting without delays.
