How to Send Money to Someone at WCCW — methods, sub-accounts, and deductions
Sending money to someone at Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) is straightforward once you pick the right method and label it correctly. Most delays happen because of unclear sub-account markings or envelopes that aren't addressed exactly how DOC requires.
Washington DOC accepts three ways to deposit money into an incarcerated person's trust account: Securus Debit, Western Union, or a cashier's check/money order. Securus Debit is usually the simplest for regular deposits. Western Union works well when you need a transfer option. Cashier's checks or money orders are best if you prefer mailing funds - especially when you need the deposit to go to a specific restricted sub-account.
DOC accepts cashier's checks and money orders, but how you label them matters. These mailed payments can go into restricted sub-accounts, and DOC requires clear marking for the intended purpose. That label tells staff where to post the funds - whether it's for postage, medical needs, education expenses, or commissary purchases.
- ✓ Mark it “postage” for the restricted postage sub-account
- ✓ Mark it “medical” for the restricted medical sub-account
- ✓ Mark it “education” for the restricted education sub-account
- ✓ Mark it “commissary” for the restricted commissary sub-account
Note: Write the sub-account label clearly and legibly (for example, “postage” or “commissary”). If it isn’t marked the way DOC expects, it may not post to the restricted place you intended.
Once DOC receives funds for a trust account, the deposit is subject to mandatory deductions under RCW 72.09.480 - unless the funds qualify for an exemption. Money designated for specific purposes like postage, education, or qualified medical expenses may be exempt. If you're trying to protect funds for one of those uses, the designation is what counts.
Address the envelope correctly or your payment could be delayed or rejected. DOC requires the incarcerated person's full name, their six-digit DOC number, and the correct facility address. You also need a USPS-defined return address with your first and last name.
- Write the incarcerated person’s full name - use their full legal name.
- Add the six-digit DOC number - this helps DOC match the funds to the right person.
- Use the correct facility address - address it to the facility where they’re currently incarcerated.
- Include your return address (USPS-defined) - make sure it includes your first and last name.
Warning: Don't mail cash, personal checks, or stamps. DOC will reject this type of mail and return it at the incarcerated individual's expense.
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