How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money is usually straightforward once you know the one rule that controls everything: who is allowed to deposit funds.
At this ODRC institution, only approved (or tentatively approved) visitors can send funds to an incarcerated person. If you're not on the approved visiting list, your deposit can be rejected, no matter which method you use.
This requirement applies across the board: money orders, internet deposits, telephone deposits. Confirm your visitor status before you start the process.
Note: Cash kiosk deposits for an inmate trust fund carry a $3.00 transaction fee. Factor that in so the full amount you intend to send still makes it into the account.
Steps
- ✓ Confirm you are an approved (or tentatively approved) visitor before sending money.
- ✓ Pick a deposit method knowing the approved-visitor rule applies to all methods (money order, internet, and telephone).
- ✓ If you plan to use a cash kiosk, budget for the $3.00 transaction fee.
Before you send anything, confirm that you're approved (or tentatively approved) to visit. Only visitors with that status can deposit funds. If someone else is sending money on your behalf, they need to meet the same approved-visitor requirement.
Using a kiosk? Double-check the current transaction fee before you go. The listed fee for an inmate trust fund cash transaction is $3.00, but fees can change over time.
Tip: The fastest way to avoid a rejected deposit is to verify rules directly with the facility and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) resources before you pay.
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