How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To send money to someone at Sussex Correctional Institution, you'll typically have a few options: an approved online deposit portal, an on-site lobby kiosk or ATM, phone deposits, or mail-in money orders. Before sending funds, confirm which methods Sussex Correctional Institution accepts and what limits apply. Fees and processing times vary by facility and vendor, so check the vendor's instructions for posting timeframes and charges. Have the inmate's full name and facility/inmate ID number ready—enter it exactly as requested so the deposit lands in the right account. Keep in mind that commissary, phone, and tablet accounts may be separate and post on different timelines. Verify which balance you're funding. If a deposit doesn't show up, contact the payment vendor first, then the facility's finance or commissary office.
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Online deposits through an approved third-party vendor are typically fastest. Confirm which vendor Sussex Correctional Institution uses, have the inmate's full name and ID ready, and follow the vendor's steps so it posts to the correct account.
Include the inmate’s full name and their facility or inmate ID number, plus your return name and address if required by the mail rules. Send certified funds or a money order and follow the facility’s mail instructions to avoid delays or having the deposit returned.
Contact the payment vendor first to confirm whether the deposit posted and get a transaction reference or receipt number. If the vendor can't resolve it, reach out to the facility's finance or commissary office.
Your first visit to Sussex goes smoother when you handle the basics ahead of time: get approved, bring the right ID, dress within the rules, and plan for screening. Here's your quick pre-visit checklist.
Visiting someone at Sussex Corrections Institution starts with an online application reviewed by the Virginia DOC Central Visitation Unit. Once you know what to submit and what they're looking for, the process becomes much more manageable.
Want to visit someone at Sussex Correctional Institution? You'll need approval first. The process starts with an online visitor application, which gets reviewed by the Virginia DOC Central Visitation Unit (CVU).
