Who Can Send Money to an Inmate at Wayne Scott Unit (and how to verify you're approved)

Not everyone can send money to an inmate's trust fund at Wayne Scott Unit. Since September 1, 2020, only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can deposit funds. If you're not on one of those lists, your deposit won't go through. Check your status first - especially if you're a friend, extended family member, or haven't been in regular contact.

Don't try to work around this by mailing money to the unit. Trust fund deposits should never be sent to the facility, included in personal mail, or mixed with other items. Use the approved deposit methods only - no cash in envelopes, no checks tucked into letters.

Large Holds Unacceptable Types

• ✓ Cash and personal checks aren’t accepted for trust fund deposits and will be returned to the sender.
• ✓ Single-transaction deposits of $500.00 or more are held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds.
• ✓ Certain third-party checks are also held for 14 days before access is authorized, including insurance checks, company checks, payroll checks, and estate checks (and similar disbursements).

1. Ask the inmate which list you’re on (or need to be on) - For trust fund deposits, you must be on the approved visitor list or the inmate’s Inmate Telephone List.
2. Have the inmate add you if you’re not approved yet - If you’re not currently on either list, the inmate will need to get you added before you try to deposit.
3. Don’t test it by mailing money to the unit - Trust fund deposits should not be sent to the inmate’s facility of assignment or through the inmate’s personal mail. Use the approved deposit options instead.