Sending Money to an Offender

The Department of Corrections provides two options to deposit money into an offender’s resident trust account. 

1. Send money online using a credit or debit card.

Western Union's Quick Collect is used for depositing money into an offender’s spendable sub-account only.  The Quick Collect form requires the following information

code city = WA DOC; state = WA; account number = offender's DOC number followed by the offender's last name: example 123456Doe

For costs refer to fees for Western Union services. Advance Pay users will no longer be able to use Moneygram for their account deposits after 6/30/08.   Attached is the Global Tel*Link flyer that describes how Money gram depositors can contact Western Union for details.

You can also send money using credit or debit card by phone as well as by cash in person at a Western Union Agent, but tell the Western Union phone operator and/or agent that you are sending a "Quick Collect" to receive the more inexpensive money sending service.

2. Mail (least expensive option) a cashier’s check or money order.

A cashier’s check or money order can be deposited into four kinds of sub-accounts and must have the sub-account written on the cashier’s check or money order. Cash or personal checks are not accepted.

Mailing Requirements

  • The outside envelope must be addressed with the offender’s full name
  • six-digit DOC number, and correct facility mailing address.
  • a legitimate return address as defined by the USPS 
  • The offender's DOC number and sub-account must be written on the cashier’s check or money order.

John B. Hancock
1024 S. Bee St
Olympia, WA 98506-1234

Jack J. Doe, DOC 123456
McNeil Island Corrections Center
P.O. Box 88100
Steilacoom, WA 98388-0900

 

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