Ahtanum View Corrections Center Family & Friends Information

How to Deposit Money in a Ahtanum View Corrections Center Inmate's Account

There are three ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Washington State Department of Correction:

  • Securus Debit Online Deposits
  • Western Union Online Deposits
  • United States Postal Service - Mailing a Payment

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.



1.  Ahtanum View Corrections Center and Securus Debit.

Securus® Debit account is used to pay for Securus services offered at the Ahtanum View Corrections Center. This is NOT a commissary account.

It can be used for Securus phone calls, eMessaging stamps, tablet media (games, music, and movies) as well as Video Connect sessions.

{facility-name_1} allows inmates to transfer funds from their facility trust/commissary account into a Securus Debit account via making a request through their commissary, and allows friends & family members to deposit funds directly into this Securus Debit account.

This account offers the following benefits:

 - You can fund a Securus Debit account without having your own calling account
 - The maximum funding amount is $50.00 per transaction
 - You can make a deposit to their Securus Debit account 24/7/365 by using their free mobile apps or by contacting Securus online

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2.  Ahtanum View Corrections Center and Western Union.

First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
You also need to know these codes. 

Codes:
Code City: CTDOC
State: WA
Senders Account #:  Account Number is the incarcerated individual's DOC number + last name (Example: 123456Doe)

 

  • Select CONNECTICUT DOC, then follow Western Union's instructions.
  • For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-325-6000.

 

Western Union Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Western Union



3.  Ahtanum View Corrections Center and Mailing a Payment



When sending an inmate money by mail, the Ahtanum View Corrections Center will only accept:

  • US Postal Money Orders, or
  • Certified Bank Cashier Checks

**Important Notes**

A cashier's check or money order can be deposited into four kinds of sub-accounts.

The available sub-accounts include:

Spendable: Unrestricted and available for the individual's use. Money orders⁄cashiers checks not designated to another sub–account will be posted to this sub–account.
Postage: Use restricted to postage charges. The money order⁄cashiers check must be clearly marked “postage.”
Medical: Use restricted to health care copays, over–the–counter (OTC) medications, and eyeglasses. The money order⁄cashiers check must be clearly marked as “medical.”
Education: Use restricted for payment of education tuition⁄fees and⁄or expenses ancillary to participation in an approved education program. The money order⁄cashier’s check must be clearly marked as “education.”
Commissary: Use restricted for purchase of item from the facility commissary list only. The money order/cashiers check must be clearly marked as “commissary.”

Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Ahtanum View Corrections Center

Confirm Mailing Address here

The Cashier's Check or Money Order
The sub-account you will be depositing money into must be written on the cashier's check or money order. Include both the incarcerated individual's full name and six-digit DOC number on the payee line.

The Letter/Document(s)
The letter/document(s) inside the envelope accompanying the funds must have the incarcerated individual's full name and six-digit DOC number, and must be addressed to the same individual written on the outside of the envelope.

Mailing Requirements
The outside envelope must be addressed with the 1) incarcerated individual's full name, 2) their six-digit DOC number, 3) the correct facility address where the individual is incarcerated, and 4) a return address (as defined by USPS), including the sender's first and last name. We request including the individual's living unit, but it is not required for delivery.