Sending Money

Sending money to someone who is incarcerated is usually straightforward once you know which service the facility uses. This guide covers the most common options, what information to include with your payment, and a few quick checks to run before you hit "submit" or drop an envelope in the mail.

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Sending Money

Many vendor sites offer online deposits, along with related services like paying court-ordered financial obligations, posting bail, and making parole or...

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Mailing money orders and certified checks: addresses and rules to follow

Match the mailing address to the program. One deposit form lists: JPay, PO Box 260010, Hollywood, FL 33026. A court-ordered payment deposit form lists: FL...

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Sender eligibility and Approved Visitors List requirements

Some money order programs restrict who can send funds. One deposit form states that you must be on your loved one's Approved Visitors List to send money via...

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What online vendor sites advertise and the common services they offer

Online vendors often bundle several services together: sending money to a loved one, paying court-ordered financial obligations, posting bail, and making...

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Preparing money orders and certified checks correctly

Fill it out exactly as the form requires. Write your loved one’s name and ID number on the payment in the spot the deposit form specifies.. Choose an...

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Common Questions

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Can I mail cash to an incarcerated person?

Usually no. One court-ordered payment deposit form explicitly says not to send cash. Use an accepted option like a money order, cashier’s check, or certified bank draft, and follow the facility’s deposit instructions.

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Are there limits on how much I can send with a money order or cashier's check?

Yes, limits can depend on the payment type. One court-ordered deposit form lists a maximum of $999.99 for money orders and $10,000 for cashier’s checks or certified bank drafts. Check the specific form or vendor instructions for the program you’re using.

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Where do I mail a JPay money order deposit?

One money order deposit form says to mail it to: JPay, PO Box 260010, Hollywood, FL 33026. Use the exact address shown on the deposit form for your program.

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Do I need to be on an inmate's Approved Visitors List to send them money?

Sometimes, yes. One money order deposit form states that you must be on your loved one’s Approved Visitors List to send money via money order. Requirements can vary by program, so verify the rule for the facility and method you plan to use.

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