Powder River Correctional Facility Family & Friends Information

Powder River Correctional Facility uses two different companies for commissary inmate deposits, and also a third method - mailing a money order.

They do not currently allow outside care packages to be shipped to inmates.

Inmates have two main types of accounts: a phone account and a commissary (trust) account. 

 - Phone account funds can be used for phone calls, electronic messaging, and computer tablet services. 
 - Commissary account funds can be used for items from the facility like snacks, toiletries, and other goods and services.

INMATE MONEY ACCOUNTS

1. JPAY

Powder River Correctional Facility uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account. 



You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender.

1. Online payments
2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729
3. MoneyGram - use receive code 7813
4. If you wish to send cash you can use MoneyGram. MoneyGram has many convenient locations nationwide.
   The following establishments will always have MoneyGram services:
   Walmart
   7-11
   CVS Pharmacy

You will need:
Inmate's Correctional ID number and last name
The facility name or receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.

        5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order - Once purchased, call (800) 574-5729 and use receive code 7813.

        6. Lobby Kiosk
            You can use a debit or credit card in the lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.

2. ACCESS CORRECTIONS

Powder River Correctional Facility uses Access Corrections Secure Deposits (also known as 'Smart Deposit') for depositing money into an inmate's account. 

The information below provides you complete instructions regarding the Powder River Correctional Facility:
- Inmate Accounts and Deposits,
- Commissary Information,
- Depositing Money Online,
- Mailing Inmate Money, and
- What 'property' Powder River Correctional Facility inmates are allowed to have in jail and/or have dropped off to them.
Follow the instructions below on this page exactly to help ensure that your inmate has access to commissary, and in some cases medical and bail money, as soon as possible.

3.  SENDING A MONEY ORDER BY MAIL

If sending money by mail to be deposited on an AICs commissary (trust) account, Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) will ONLY accept money orders and cashier checks.

Make the money order or cashier’s check payable to “DOC” with the adult in custody's name and SID number. (Example: DOC for John Doe, SID #1234567)

You must also write the name and mailing address of purchaser, including city, state, and zip code on the money order or cashier's check AND in the return address area of the mailing envelope.

PLEASE NOTE: This information must be current and legible or your item will be returned.

Mail the money order or cashier’s check to:
Central Trust
Inmate's Name and SID Number
Oregon Department of Corrections
PO Box 14400
Salem, OR 97309-5077