How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) accepts three options for depositing money into an incarcerated person's trust account: Securus Debit, Western Union, or mailing a cashier's check or money order. Deposits are subject to mandatory deductions unless the funds are specifically exempted for purposes like postage, education, or qualified medical expenses. If you want a mailed cashier's check or money order applied to a restricted sub-account, clearly mark the sub-account on the instrument (for example: "postage," "medical," "education," or "commissary"). Include the person's full name, six-digit DOC number, the correct facility address, and a USPS-defined return address on the envelope. Don't mail cash or personal checks.
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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.
WCCW accepts deposits through Securus Debit, Western Union, or by mailing a cashier's check or money order to the facility. Confirm what's available before sending money through other channels.
Yes. Deposited funds are subject to mandatory deductions unless they’re designated for exempt purposes such as postage, education, or qualified medical expenses.
If you want funds restricted, mark the money order or cashier’s check with the intended sub-account (for example “commissary,” “postage,” “medical,” or “education”). Address the envelope with the incarcerated person’s full name, six-digit DOC number, the correct facility address, and your USPS-defined return address, and don’t mail cash or personal checks.
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