When Western Union asks for an “account number” to send money to an inmate, they are referring to the inmate’s ID number. This number is what directs the funds to the correct trust account within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Before sending money, you will need to: Set up your own Western Union user account Have the inmate’s full name exactly as it appears in the system Enter the inmate’s ID number as the account number If you do

You may send books through the Amazon links located in the Send Books section. There is even a search function to look for the type of book or the author. Sending money is easy through Western Union - simply click on the Send Inmate Money page where there are complete step-by-step instructions. Once an inmate has money in their account they can buy stamps and writing utensils to write you back.

InmateAid prints and delivers the mail into the prison location corresponding to your inmate. The service is delivered to the inmate at mail call a day or two after you create it in the Write Letters/Send Photos service.

The amount of time your loved one will actually serve depends on several factors including which system they are in, the nature of their sentence, and how they conduct themselves while incarcerated. Federal sentences Federal inmates are required to serve at least 85% of their sentence. There is no parole in the federal system. Good time credits can reduce a sentence by up to 54 days per year of sentence imposed, which accounts for the 15% reduction. Additional

If you change your cell number to a 913 area code, which is local to Leavenworth Detention Center, the calls are typically treated as local rather than long distance. That can make a noticeable difference in the cost per call, depending on the phone provider used by the facility. In most correctional systems, call pricing is based on whether the number being dialed is local or long distance. Having a local number can reduce the per-minute rate and help stretch

n most cases, your letters will still be delivered even if you did not include the inmate’s ID number. Mailrooms understand that people on the outside do not always have complete information, and they will usually make a reasonable effort to match the name on the envelope to the correct inmate. If the name is spelled correctly and the facility is not extremely large, there is a good chance your letters reached him. Mail is considered an important connection

Cigarette smoking is banned in most prisons and jails. There are still some county jails that allow it and even have it on the commissary list but they are few and far between. That is not to say there are no cigarettes in prison. Cigarettes are a big "black market" item and command a huge price if you must smoke. Depending upon the custody level, one cigarette could cost between two dollars and twenty dollars EACH.

At Leavenworth Detention Center, you do not need to be on an approved list to send mail to an inmate. Friends, family, and even general correspondence can be sent as long as it follows the facility’s mail rules. Approval lists typically apply only to visitation and phone calls, not regular mail. That means you can send letters, photos, and approved items without going through a pre-approval process. Keep in mind that all incoming mail is opened and inspected by staff

Leavenworth Detention Center is a privately run prison by CCA. Western Union is the fastest and most secure way to send money and it would be available to your inmate within minutes, OR you can also send a money order by US Mail to this address which will take several days to post: CCA Inmate Trust (Last Name, First Name/Inmate CCA Commissary #) Facility: LEAVN P.O. Box 933488 Atlanta, GA 31193-3488

InmateAid sends letters daily, you get notification in your member account the moment they are mailed. The only way you will truly know is if they respond back or call you on the telephone and acknowledge the receipt of your letter. Give it a try, our members love the convenience of the service and for the inmates - there's nothing better than hearing your name at mail call.