Sending Money to an Inmate
While in custody, inmates must use their PMOD trust fund account for all transactions. With the exception of inmates assigned to a work release program, inmates are not permitted to possess cash, which is regarded as contraband. Family members and friends of inmates can deposit money into an inmate’s PMOD account through a money transfer agent via the internet OR phone; OR, by sending a money order OR cashier check to the inmate.
***NOTICE***
Effective September 1, 2010 the Alabama Department of Corrections began collecting a $1.00 processing fee for each money order and cashier check received through the U.S. Postal Service or other similar conveyance that is processed and deposited into an inmate's PMOD account by the ADOC. The Department elected to collect the $1.00 processing fee to partially offset the costs associated with the substantial staff time required to manually open, sort, and physically deposit money orders and cashier checks into the bank.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS FOR SENDING FUNDS TO AN INMATE...
By Internet or Phone
Log onto one of the three participating money transfer agents’ websites listed below; OR, phone one of the agents using the toll free numbers provided. Use a credit or debit card to pay.
NOTE: THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DOES NOT RECOMMEND ONE MONEY TRANSFER AGENT OVER ANOTHER. THE AGENTS LISTED BELOW CHARGE A FEE FOR ANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS. THE FEE MAY VARY AMONG AGENTS.
INMATE BANKING INTERNET DEPOSIT SERVICES
“INMATE BANKING” DEPOSIT SERVICES
Send funds to an inmate through a computer via the internet
utilizing a credit or debit card.
INTERNET: Click on the picture to the left
JPAY INTERNET DEPOSIT SERVICES
“J-PAY” DEPOSIT SERVICES
Send funds to an inmate through a computer via the internet OR
by phone utilizing a credit or debit card.
INTERNET: Click on the picture to the left
BY PHONE: TOLL FREE (800) 574-JPAY (5729)
IN PERSON– Visit walkup centers for J-Pay at one of the MoneyGram locations found at your local Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, etc. To find your nearest location, call TOLL FREE (800) 574-JPAY (5729).
WESTERN UNION INTERNET DEPOSIT SERVICES
“WESTERN UNION” DEPOSIT SERVICES
Send funds to an inmate through a computer via the internet OR
by phone utilizing a credit or debit card; OR, in person at any
Western Union location.
INTERNET: Click on the picture to the left
BY PHONE: TOLL FREE (800) 634-3422
IN PERSON- Make payments or transfer funds in-person with cash or debit card at convenient locations throughout the country. To locate a Western Union agent in you area, call 1-800-325-6000 or visit their website at http://www.westernunion.com
NOTE: PLEASE ALLOW TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS FOR DEBIT/CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS TO APPEAR ON AN INMATE’S PMOD ACCOUNT.
BY MONEY ORDER (OR CASHIER CHECK)
U.S. Postal Money orders AND personal money orders issued by companies licensed by the Alabama Securities Commission to sell money orders in the State of Alabama, AND cashier checks can be sent to the facility where the inmate is assigned.
***IMPORTANT***
Personal money orders issued by companies that are not licensed by the Alabama Securities Commission to sell money orders in the State of Alabama will be refused and returned to the sender. ALSO, funds received in the form of an out-of-state cashier check will be restricted for ten (10) days to reduce the risk of losing funds in the event that the check is returned.
All money orders AND cashier checks must include the following information:
- Inmate’s first name, last name, and AIS number
- Sender’s first name, last name, and address
The address on the envelope must include the following information
- Inmate’s first name, last name, and AIS number
- Name and address of the facility where the inmate is assigned
For a listing of ADOC facility addresses, click on the following link: http://www.doc.state.al.us/facaddr.asp
To locate an inmate OR to obtain an inmate’s Alabama Institutional Serial (AIS) number, click on the following link: http://www.doc.state.al.us/inmsearch.asp.