How to Send Money to Sci Somerset Pennsylvania (PA)
Sending money to someone at SCI Somerset is straightforward once you know which account system to use. Here are the key rules for this Pennsylvania facility, plus what to verify before submitting your payment.
Minors under 18 don't need their own IVS (Inmate Visitation System) account. Instead, add them under a parent or guardian's existing IVS account.
Want to send money so an inmate can purchase a tablet? You'll need to use a JPay account. Family and friends can send these funds, but only through JPay.
Note: The confirmed details here cover IVS handling for minors and the JPay requirement for tablet purchases. For fees, limits, and processing times, verify the current rules before sending money.
Steps-to-follow
- ✓ If the person you are adding is a minor, add them under a parent or guardian’s IVS account (they do not create their own IVS account).
- ✓ If you are sending money so the inmate can purchase a tablet, set up and use a JPay account to send those funds.
Sending money for a tablet? Start by setting up your JPay account. Make sure you can log in before attempting to send funds, since JPay is required for tablet-related payments.
What-to-verify
- ✓ If you are adding a minor under a parent or guardian’s IVS account, confirm whether any additional documentation is required and who must request or approve the link.
- ✓ Confirm whether there is any waiting period, review step, or approval needed before an IVS account change (like adding a minor) is considered active.
- ✓ For money being sent for a tablet purchase, confirm any JPay requirements that apply (limits, fees, or any recipient setup steps that must be completed before you can send).
- ✓ Confirm which payment methods are accepted when funding through JPay for this purpose.
For current instructions, check the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections information on tablets and JPay's support materials for sending funds. If anything is unclear, contact the facility directly to confirm the process before submitting money.
Warning: When adding a minor under a parent or guardian's IVS account, confirm who is authorized to make that change and what proof is required. Those details aren't spelled out in the available policy.
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