Sending Money to an Inmate at SCI Dallas: JPay Step-by-Step
Sending money to someone at SCI Dallas runs through JPay. Here's how to deposit funds, the limits you should plan around, and how your loved one will know the money posted.
Send Money at SCI Dallas
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
SCI Dallas only accepts deposits through JPay. You can use the JPay website, the JPay phone line (800-574-5729), money orders mailed to JPay, or lobby kiosks at the prison. Don't send money through other individuals or unauthorized payment sites. If you're mailing a money order, send it directly to JPay (the institution itself does not accept money orders) and include a completed deposit slip, which you can pick up in the visiting room or find online. A few limits to keep in mind: credit card deposits are capped at $300 per card every 72 hours, and each money order is limited to $999.99. MoneyGram or cash walk-in transactions have a higher per-transaction cap. Funds posted through JPay generate receipts for the inmate, plus a monthly account statement listing all deposits and transactions.
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Quick Facts
- All deposits for SCI Dallas inmates must be made through JPay (website, JPay phone line 800-574-5729, mailed money orders to JPay, or prison lobby kiosks).
- Money orders must be mailed to JPay (not accepted at the institution) and must include a completed deposit slip available in visiting rooms or online.
- Credit card deposits are limited to $300 per card every 72 hours; individual money orders are limited to $999.99.
- Inmates receive receipts when JPay posts funds and a monthly statement listing all account transactions and deposits.
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Common Questions
How do I send money to an inmate at SCI Dallas?
Use JPay to deposit funds online or by phone at 800-574-5729. You can also mail a money order to JPay with a completed deposit slip, or use the lobby kiosks at the prison. Do not send money through other websites, services, or to individuals.
Where should I mail a money order for an SCI Dallas inmate and what must I include?
Mail the money order to JPay, not to the institution itself. Include a completed deposit slip with the inmate's name and ID. You can get the slip from the visiting room or download it online.
What are the deposit limits for SCI Dallas inmate accounts?
Credit card deposits are limited to $300 per card every 72 hours. Each money order maxes out at $999.99, while MoneyGram or cash walk-ins have a higher cap ($5,000 per transaction as noted). Inmate accounts cannot be funded anonymously.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at SCI Dallas (PA)
Reaching someone at SCI Dallas comes down to three main channels: scheduled visits (in-person or video), mail sent through the DOC's mail vendor, and money deposits to the inmate's account. Follow the scheduling windows and mail rules closely so your visit or letter doesn't get rejected.
How to Schedule Your First Visit at SCI Dallas: In-Person vs. Video
Scheduling your first visit at SCI Dallas starts with Pennsylvania's Inmate Visitation System (IVS), which runs through a Keystone Login. Both in-person and video visits use the same system. Every visit has to be booked at least 3 days ahead but no more than 60 days out.
How to Schedule Your First Visit at SCI Dallas: In-Person, Video, and Visiting with Children
Scheduling your first visit at SCI Dallas comes down to using Pennsylvania DOC's online system correctly and working within the booking window and visitor limits. Here's how to set up in-person and video visits—and bring children along—without getting tripped up by common rules.
