If someone you love is locked up in Florida, getting money into their account is one of the most important things you can do. It covers commissary - food, hygiene, stamps, phone minutes - and it keeps them connected. But how you send it, and who you send it through, depends entirely on which kind of facility they're in. State prison and county jail are different systems with different vendors, different rules, and different methods. Get that straight first, because money sent through the wrong channel doesn't land where you think it will.
Florida splits custody into three main buckets: the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) for state prison sentences, county jails run by county sheriffs for pretrial detainees and shorter sentences, and federal or immigration custody with its own separate rules. Figure out which one your person is in before you do anything else.
State prisons: Florida DOC and JPay
If your person is in a Florida Department of Corrections facility - one of the state prisons - the deposit vendor is JPay. JPay is the exclusive platform for sending money to FDC inmates, and it offers several ways to do it.
Online or by app is the fastest method. Create a JPay account at jpay.com or download the JPay app, search for your person by name and DC number (their Florida DOC identification number), and deposit using a debit or credit card. Funds typically reach the account quickly this way, though JPay charges a convenience fee for electronic transfers.
By phone works the same way - call JPay at 1-800-574-5729, have the DC number and your card ready, and a live agent processes the deposit. Fees apply.
By money order is the lowest-fee option for general account deposits. Make the money order payable to "JPay." Write the inmate's full name and DC number in the memo field. Fill out the JPay money order deposit slip (available on the JPay website). Include a copy of your valid driver's license, state ID, or passport - money orders without photo ID are returned. Mail the completed deposit slip and money order to:
JPay
PO Box 260130
Hollywood, FL 33026
JPay is not responsible for money orders lost in the mail. Once JPay receives an approved money order, processing takes up to ten business days. A $0.50 bank processing fee is assessed by the DOC on money orders. No JPay account is needed to send by money order.
Court-ordered payments are separate. If your person owes court-ordered fines, fees, or restitution - that money goes through a different system called CorrectPay, not through their general JPay account. Court-ordered payments by money order, cashier's check, or certified bank draft go to:
FL Court Ordered Payment
PO Box 25009
Bradenton, FL 34206-5009
Do not mix up the two addresses. General commissary money goes to JPay in Hollywood. Court-ordered payments go to CorrectPay in Bradenton. Sending court-ordered payment money through JPay's general deposit channel will not credit the correct account.
The DC number matters. The DC number is the Florida DOC identification number your person was assigned at intake. You need it for every deposit method. If you don't have it, look it up through the FDC Offender Search on the department's website.
County jails: vendor varies by county
Florida has 67 counties, each with its own jail or detention system run by the county sheriff. Every county picks its own deposit vendor, so the platform you use for one county may be completely wrong for another.
Some examples of how this plays out across the state:
Miami-Dade County uses TouchPay. Deposits can be made online at the TouchPay website or in cash at lobby kiosks inside the facility. If you use a kiosk, cash goes directly into the account. Receipts are emailed if you provide an address. Note that Miami-Dade requires that you wait until your person has received a permanent housing assignment before sending money - deposits made before that point may not process correctly.
Broward County Sheriff's Office operates its own inmate funds system with deposit locations at several facilities. Check the Broward Sheriff's website for current lobby deposit locations and any online options.
Flagler County uses Access Corrections (also called ViaPath/ConnectNetwork) for online deposits, plus kiosk options.
Orange County uses its own inmate account system. Money orders deposited must be made payable to the inmate and include the inmate's jail ID number. The sender's name and address must be included on all items except government checks.
The only way to know the correct vendor for a specific Florida county jail is to check that county sheriff's website directly or call the jail. Do not assume JPay or any other platform works for a county jail - it may not.
Accounts do not transfer between vendors. If your person moves from a county jail using one platform to a different facility using another, your account balance and account itself stay with the original vendor. You set up a new account with the new vendor. This also applies when someone transfers from a county jail into the state prison system - county jail money does not automatically transfer to JPay.
Lobby kiosks at county jails
Many Florida county jails have lobby kiosks where you can deposit cash directly, without setting up an online account. Kiosks typically accept cash and sometimes debit cards. Bring the exact facility number or your person's booking number - the kiosk will need it to credit the right account. Check the jail's website for kiosk hours and whether cash-only or card deposits are accepted.
Federal custody and immigration detention
If your person is in federal Bureau of Prisons custody at one of Florida's federal prisons - including facilities in Miami, Coleman, Marianna, or Pensacola - deposits go through the BOP Trust Fund. The primary methods are Western Union (using the BOP's specific code), MoneyGram at retail locations, or online through the BOP's Deposit Funds page at bop.gov. You need the BOP register number (an eight-digit number different from any state ID) to deposit correctly.
If your person is in ICE immigration detention, Florida has several major ICE detention facilities including Krome Service Processing Center in Miami and the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, plus county jails that hold ICE detainees under contract. Money for ICE detainees typically goes through Access Corrections (also called ViaPath/ConnectNetwork). You need the person's A-Number (their nine-digit alien registration number) to deposit. Confirm the current vendor and method directly with the facility, since ICE detainees can be transferred quickly.
What to know before you send anything
Get the right ID number first. For FDC state prison: the DC number. For county jails: the booking number or facility inmate ID. For federal BOP: the register number. For ICE: the A-Number. Depositing without the correct number risks the money going to the wrong account or being returned.
Wait for housing assignment at some facilities. Several Florida county jails - including Miami-Dade - require that a person have a permanent housing assignment before family can deposit. If your person was just booked, wait until they're housed before attempting a deposit.
Funds can be subject to debt collection. Any money in a Florida inmate's account can be applied to debts they owe - including court costs, fines, restitution, and medical fees - before it reaches their spending balance. This is standard practice at FDC and at most county jails.
Do not stop payment on a money order after mailing it. If you mail a money order through JPay and then issue a stop payment, you are responsible for reimbursing JPay for any resulting bank fees or insufficient-fund charges.
Keep your receipt and tracking. Whether you deposit online, by phone, or by money order, save the confirmation number or tracking information. If a deposit doesn't show up, you'll need that to trace it.
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Frequently asked questions
What vendor does Florida DOC use for inmate deposits?
JPay. All deposits to Florida state prison inmate accounts go through JPay, either online at jpay.com, by app, by phone at 1-800-574-5729, or by money order mailed to JPay PO Box 260130, Hollywood FL 33026.
How do I send a money order to a Florida state prison inmate?
Make it payable to "JPay." Include the inmate's name and DC number in the memo. Fill out the JPay money order deposit slip. Include a copy of your photo ID. Mail to JPay, PO Box 260130, Hollywood FL 33026. Processing takes up to ten business days after JPay receives it.
Do I need a JPay account to send money by money order?
No. You do not need a JPay account to send a money order. You do need to fill out the deposit slip and include a copy of your photo ID.
What is the DC number and where do I find it?
The DC number is the Florida DOC identification number assigned to every state prison inmate. You need it for every deposit method. Find it through the FDC Offender Search on the Florida DOC website.
What is the difference between JPay and CorrectPay?
JPay is for general commissary account deposits - money your person can spend on food, hygiene, phone calls, and other everyday needs. CorrectPay is for court-ordered payments such as fines, fees, and restitution. They go to different addresses and different accounts. Never send court-ordered payment money through JPay's general deposit channel.
Where do court-ordered payments in Florida go?
FL Court Ordered Payment, PO Box 25009, Bradenton FL 34206-5009. Pay by money order, cashier's check, or certified bank draft. Do not use JPay's general deposit address for court-ordered payments.
What vendor do Florida county jails use?
It varies by county. Miami-Dade uses TouchPay. Flagler uses Access Corrections. Broward runs its own system. Always check the specific county sheriff's website - do not assume JPay works for a county jail.
Can I deposit cash at a Florida jail?
Many county jails have lobby kiosks that accept cash. Bring the booking number and check the jail's website for kiosk hours and accepted payment types.
Do accounts transfer if someone moves between facilities?
No. Vendor accounts and balances don't follow your person to a new facility using a different vendor. You set up a new account with the new vendor, including when someone moves from county jail into the state prison system.
How long does a money order take to process at FDC?
Up to ten business days after JPay receives the money order. Allow extra time for mail transit on top of that.
Can funds in an inmate's account be taken for debts?
Yes. Florida law allows funds in a state prison inmate's account to be applied to outstanding debts including court costs, fines, restitution, and medical fees before the balance is available for spending.
How do I send money to someone in federal prison in Florida?
Use the BOP Trust Fund deposit methods - Western Union, MoneyGram at retail, or online at bop.gov. You need the eight-digit BOP register number. Find the facility on the BOP inmate locator first.
How do I send money to someone in ICE detention in Florida?
Typically through Access Corrections (ViaPath/ConnectNetwork), but confirm with the specific facility. You need the person's A-Number. Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator to find where they are held. ====================================================================
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