Send Money at Ross Correctional Institution

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Sending money to someone at Ross Correctional Institution is straightforward if you stick to approved deposit options and avoid unofficial services. Cash is not permitted inside the institution. The on-site vending machines accept debit and credit cards only. If you use phone, online, or kiosk deposit vendors, expect convenience or processing fees. Those amounts are set by the vendors, not the facility. For ViaPath tablet repairs, mail the payment with the required deposit form to ViaPath Technologies, PO Box 3023, Houston, TX 77253. Only visitors approved on the incarcerated person's visitor list can send ViaPath tablet repair payments.

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Quick Facts

  • No cash is permitted inside Ross Correctional Institution; vending machines accept debit and credit cards only.
  • Viapath tablet repair payments must be mailed with the deposit form to ViaPath Technologies, PO Box 3023, Houston, TX 77253.
  • Only visitors approved on an incarcerated person's visitor list may send Viapath tablet repair payments.
  • Verify the facility’s approved deposit channels before sending money and expect vendor convenience or processing fees.

Common Questions

Can I bring cash to Ross Correctional Institution to add to an inmate's account?

No. Cash is not permitted inside Ross Correctional Institution. Use an approved deposit channel instead, and verify the facility’s accepted methods before you send funds.

How do I pay for Viapath tablet repairs for someone at Ross Correctional Institution?

Mail the tablet repair payment with the required deposit form to ViaPath Technologies, PO Box 3023, Houston, TX 77253. Only visitors approved on the incarcerated person’s visitor list may send ViaPath tablet repair payments.

Will I be charged fees when I send money to an inmate at Ross Correctional Institution?

Yes. Expect convenience or processing fees when using phone, online, or kiosk vendors. The amounts vary by vendor, not the facility. Confirm which deposit vendors the facility accepts before sending money to avoid unofficial services.

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