There are five ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Illinois Department of Correction:
In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.
If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the IDOC at 217-558-2200.
1. Menard Correctional Center and JPAY.
2. Menard Correctional Center and Send2Corrections.
First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and the inmate ID#.
3. Menard Correctional Center and GTL
Menard Correctional Center uses GTL Connect Network, also known as Viapath Technologies, to facilitate family members and friends to make deposits directly into their Trust Fund Commissary Account that can be used for communication services.
The inmate can then use the money to purchase products from commissary or services such as secure messages and phone calls.
Deposits can be made 24/7 online or by telephone by calling 888-988-4768, or by using the Menard Correctional Center kiosk.
4. Send an Inmate Money using Moneygram
Money Gram locations using the Blue Money Gram Express Payment Form - receiving code is 7364
5. Menard Correctional Center and Mailing a Payment
When sending an inmate money by mail, the Menard Correctional Center will only accept:
**Important Notes**
Individuals in custody may receive money orders not exceeding $999.99.
Money orders must be sent with the lockbox deposit slip and complete with the individual in custody’s name, IDOC individual in custody number, sender’s name, and address.
Deposit slips can be obtained at each facility or here.
The money orders should be made payable to JPay and sent with the deposit slip to: PO Box 260250 Hollywood, FL 33026.