How to Send Money to Someone at William Donaldson: 4 Ways (online, phone, cash, money order)
Sending money to someone at William Donaldson Correctional Facility? Alabama DOC gives you four options: online, by phone, cash at a walk-in location, or mailing a money order with a deposit coupon.
ADOC accepts deposits four ways: online through Access Corrections, by phone, with cash at a CashPayToday location, or by mailing a money order with the deposit coupon. Online and phone are fastest, though they come with service fees - $2.95 online or $3.95 by phone for deposits of $0.01–$25.00. Walk-in cash deposits run $3.95 for that same range. Money orders have no processing fee at that tier.
Need the money to post quickly? Online and phone deposits through Access Corrections are your best bet. You'll pay with a debit or credit card, and funds typically arrive faster than mailed payments. Fees vary by amount. For small deposits, ADOC's fee schedule shows $2.95 for online deposits of $0.01–$25.00, and $3.95 for phone deposits in that range. Larger amounts have different fee tiers, so check the schedule before you send. Phone deposits go through Access Corrections at (866) 345-1884 - available 24/7. Online deposits use the same service.
Tip: Have the person's ADOC Recipient ID (often called an AIS number) ready before you start. The deposit system uses it to route funds to the right account.
Prefer to pay cash? ADOC allows walk-in deposits through CashPayToday. You'll register for an account, get a barcode or reference info, then take your cash to a participating retailer. Fees follow ADOC's schedule - $3.95 for deposits of $0.01–$25.00. This works well if you don't want to use a card but still need something faster than mailing a money order.
To mail a money order, include the deposit coupon and send it to: Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. There's a daily limit of $900.00 for mailed deposits. Sending more than that? You'll need to split it across multiple days or use a different method.
Mail is the slowest option. Your money order has to arrive, get opened, and be processed - plan for several days, sometimes up to a week.
Money Order Checklist
- ✓ Do not include cash with the money order
- ✓ Do not include letters
- ✓ Do not include stamps
- ✓ Do not include photos
- ✓ Do not include notes
Returned payment fee: If a money order or check is returned, a $25 handling fee will be assessed.
Sending a large amount? Expect to provide more information. Federal law requires your Social Security Number for deposits - or combined deposits - of $3,000 or more.
Reminder: Fill out the deposit coupon completely and include all required sender details. Missing information delays processing, especially for larger deposits.
Tips Troubleshooting
- ✓ Use the person’s ADOC Recipient ID/AIS number so the deposit goes to the right account
- ✓ Keep your receipt or confirmation number (online, phone, or walk-in) until the funds show up
- ✓ If you mail a money order, keep a copy of the money order receipt and plan for mail + processing time
- ✓ If a deposit is rejected, double-check the Recipient ID and the information you entered, then contact Access Corrections for help
Fees add up, so pick the method that fits your budget and timeline. For deposits of $0.01–$25.00: online costs $2.95, phone costs $3.95, and walk-in cash costs $3.95. Money orders have no processing fee at that tier - but if one gets returned, you'll pay a $25 handling fee.
Need speed? Go with Access Corrections online or by phone. Paying cash? Use a CashPayToday walk-in location. Mailing a money order? Send it with the deposit coupon to the Access Corrections – Alabama DOC P.O. box listed above. Whatever method you choose, double-check the Recipient ID/AIS number and fill out the deposit info completely - it'll save you time and hassle.
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