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Send Money at Smith Unit, TX

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Sending money to someone at Smith Unit is straightforward once you know the rules: you must be an approved sender, and you have to use an accepted payment method. Smith Unit only accepts deposits from people on the inmate's Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List (policy effective Sept 1, 2020). Mailing funds? Send a money order or cashier's check with the inmate deposit slip to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060—don't send cash or include personal letters with the money order. Online commissary purchases go through eCommDirect, with quarterly limits of $70 for Jan–Sep and $95 for Oct–Dec (effective July 1, 2022). Fees apply: purchases include a $3.75 charge, and deposits cost $2.50 plus 2.25% (combined purchase+deposit is $3.75 plus 2.25%).

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Quick Facts

  • Only senders on an inmate's Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to inmates at Smith Unit (policy effective Sept 1, 2020).
  • Mail money orders or cashier’s checks with a deposit slip to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060.
  • eCommDirect quarterly purchase limits are $70 for Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, Jul–Sep and $95 for Oct–Dec (effective July 1, 2022).
  • eCommDirect applies a $3.75 purchase fee and deposit fees of $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit (combined purchase+deposit = $3.75 plus 2.25%).
  • Unit commissary inventory varies by location and up to 100 top-selling items may be available via eCommDirect; the commissary price list marks online items with an 'E' code.

Common Questions

Who can send money to an inmate at Smith Unit?

Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitor List or the Inmate Telephone List are allowed to deposit funds for someone at Smith Unit.

How do I mail a money order or cashier's check for an inmate at Smith Unit?

Mail a money order or cashier’s check with the inmate deposit slip to Inmate Trust Fund, PO Box 60, Huntsville, TX 77342-0060. Don’t send cash or include personal letters with the money order—follow the deposit instructions exactly.

Are there limits and fees for eCommDirect purchases and deposits at Smith Unit?

Yes. eCommDirect quarterly purchase limits are $70 for Jan–Sep and $95 for Oct–Dec. Fees apply: a $3.75 purchase fee, and deposit fees of $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit (combined purchase+deposit is $3.75 plus 2.25%).

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