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How to Send Money to Someone at Western Reception (WRDCC): JPay, Mail, and Who to Call

Sending money to someone at Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WRDCC) comes down to two options: an electronic deposit through JPay, or a mailed money order or cashier's check sent to the Missouri Department of Corrections' Offender Finance Office.

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How to Send Money to Someone at Western Reception (WRDCC): JPay, Mail, and Who to Call

JPay lets you deposit funds electronically to an offender's account at WRDCC. It's the fastest option - no waiting on mail processing.

JPay also has a smartphone app, so you can handle deposits from your phone without needing a computer.

  1. Start with the “Incarcerated Individual Search” - on JPay’s login page, new customers should begin at the “Incarcerated Individual Search” entry point.
  2. Follow the prompts to find the right person and make your deposit - once you locate the incarcerated individual, continue through the steps to complete the electronic transfer.

Mailing funds instead? Send your money order or cashier's check to: Offender Finance Office, Missouri Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

  • ✓ Mail your deposit to: Offender Finance Office, Missouri Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102
  • ✓ Use a money order or cashier’s check (not personal items)
  • ✓ Make sure your deposit is clearly tied to the correct offender so it goes to the right account

Questions about deposits - whether a payment went through, how a transaction was processed - call the Offender Finance Office at 573-526-6445. Have the offender's identifying details ready so staff can pull up the right account.

Note: Don’t send personal mail, cards, stamps, or photos to the Offender Finance Office P.O. Box. That address is for money transactions only.

Tip: Double-check you're selecting the right person before submitting a JPay deposit. New to JPay? Start with the

Need to confirm something directly with the facility? Call WRDCC at (816) 387-2158.

How to Send Money to Someone at Western Reception (WRDCC): JPay, Mail, and Who to Call

Quick Summary

  • ✓ Electronic option: deposit funds to an offender’s account via JPay
  • ✓ Mail option: send money-order/cashier’s-check deposits to Offender Finance Office, Missouri Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 1609, Jefferson City, MO 65102
  • ✓ Deposit questions: call the Offender Finance Office at 573-526-6445
  • ✓ Facility questions: call WRDCC at (816) 387-2158

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