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 to the inmate.

1. 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.  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.western.com

NOTE:  PLEASE ALLOW TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS FOR DEBIT/CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS TO APPEAR ON AN INMATE’S PMOD ACCOUNT.

 

2. BY MONEY ORDER – 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 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.

    All money orders 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.