How do I send an inmate money?
Rappahannock Regional Jail has its own methods for receiving money for inmates, and that information can be found above or by calling 540-288-5245 and asking, however all jails and prisons all receive money for an inmate’s trust and commissary account, as well as an account used for communications, pretty much the same way.
1. Mailing an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The Money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the facility, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check.
When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate.
Never send personal checks or cash either.
2. Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card to send an inmate money using an ATM machine that is usually located in the lobby or visitation area of the facility.
3. Some jails have a reception desk or booth that is open during certain hours that they will list on their website. They will accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Other facilities that don’t have a human manning the desk will have mail drop where you can leave a money order or check. No cash can be left in these boxes.
4. There are multiple companies that jails and prisons contract with which accept inmate deposits online, by mail or over the phone, or even in ATM machines you can find in check cashing stores and retail outlets across the country.
If one of these companies (listed in the next question) works with Rappahannock Regional Jail, this information will be outlined above.
Who are the companies that jails use to send money to inmates?
There are many companies competing for the accounts of jail and prison inmates. Their intention is to alleviate the staffing and financial responsibility of handling inmate’s accounts. They usually charge a fee equal to 3-5% of the total deposit.
The companies, in alphabetical order, are:
Access Corrections
AllPaid (aka GovPayNet)
Care A Cell
Cash Bond Online
CIDNET
City Tele Coin
CommissaryDeposit.com
Correct Solutions Group
Correctpay
Ctel
Edevo
Express Account
gettingout
GTL
Inmate Canteen
InmateSales
JailATM
Jail Pack Store (McDaniel Supply)
Jailpayments.com
Jpay
NCIC
JailCanteen (Oasis)
Paytel
Pigeonly
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tennessee Business Enterprise
Tiger
Touchpay
How do I send an inmate money by mail?
To send an inmate money by mail you first have to have the money converted to a money order, preferably from the US Post Office, or a Cashier’s Check. Never send cash, and never send a personal check.
To find the address for sending money to an inmate, call the jail at 540-288-5245.
Can I send an inmate money online?
Almost every facility contracts with a company that helps friends and families of inmates send them money. The list can be found above.
To find out who Rappahannock Regional Jail contracts with for inmate deposits, call them at 540-288-5245.
How do I send money to someone in the United States Bureau of Prisons?
There are several ways to send money to an inmate into United States Bureau of Prisons.
There are threeways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Federal Bureau of Prisons:
- Moneygram
- 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#(aka RegisterNumber)
If you can't find the inmate and Register Number online, use the online contactform to request help.
1.Rappahannock Regional Jail and Moneygram
You can send an inmate funds electronically using MoneyGram's ExpressPayment Program.
You can send money either online or at a Moneygram location.
- Funds are received and processed seven days per week, including holidays.
- Funds sent between 7:00AM - 9:00PM EST are posted within 2 to 4 hours.
- Funds sent after 9:00PM EST are posted at 7:00AM EST the following morning.
- If you have any questions you may contact BOP staff at 202-307-2712 between 8:00AMand 4:30PMEST.
NOTE: Do not send money until the inmate has actually arrived to the facility he has been assigned. At that point you can locate their location online.
Sending a Moneygram online
Please visit https://www.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/paybills, and enter the receive code 7932 or Federal Bureau of Prisons.
First time users will have to set up a profile and account.
A MasterCard or Visa credit card is required.
The maximum you can send is $300 at a time.
Sending a Moneygram from a Location
Locate the nearest agent by calling 800-926-9400 or finding a location online.
You'll need to complete a MoneyGram ExpressPayment Blue Form.
You can pay with cash or credit/debit Mastercard or Visa.
2. Rappahannock Regional JailandWestern Union.
- First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name andinmates ID #
NOTE: Do not send money until the inmate has actually arrived to the facility he has been assigned. At that point you can locate their location online.
Sending a Western Union payment online
You need to know these codes.
Codes:
Code City: FBOP, DC
State: DC
Senders Account #: Inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE)
Attention: Inmate's full committed name
- Type in and select FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISON, then follow Western Union's instructions.
- For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-325-6000.
Sending a Western Union payment from a location
Western Union Facilities
Deposit funds in-person atWestern Union.
Codes:
Code City: FBOP, DC
State: DC
Senders Account #: Inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE)
Attention: Inmate's full committed name
If you have any questions you may contact BOP staff at 202-307-2712 between 8:00AM and 4:30PM EST.
3. Rappahannock Regional Jail and Mailing a Payment
- First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name andinmates ID #
NOTE: Do not send money until the inmate has actually arrived to the facility he has been assigned. At that point you can locate their location online.
When sending an inmate money by mail, the Rappahannock Regional Jail will only accept:
- US Postal Money Orders
**Important Notes**
- Obtain a money order and include both the inmate's:
- Full committed name AND complete eight-digit register numberon the money order.
- Non-postal money orders and non-government checks will be placed on a 15-day hold.
-If you have any questions you may contact BOP staff at 202-307-2712 between 8:00AM and 4:30PM EST.
Make sure your full name and return address is on the envelope.
Address the Money Order to:
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Insert Valid Committed Inmate Name
Insert Inmate Eight-Digit Register Number
Post Office Box 474701
Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001
What are inmate funds?
Inmate funds are the cash that an inmate has on themselves when they are booked into jail, plus the money that friends and family add while they are incarcerated. Inmate funds are also known as ‘inmate trust account’, ‘inmate commissary account’, and ‘inmate money account’.
How much money can an inmate have?
Typically, most jails allow an innate spend no more than $300-400 per month on snacks and hygiene products, with another $300 spent on phone calls and other communication services. Some jails limit the amount an inmate can spend on snacks to as low as $100 per month, but that is rare.
To find out how much the Rappahannock Regional Jail allows, call the jail at 540-288-5245.
How much money can I send an inmate at one time?
Most jails limit the amount that you can send an inmate to $200 at one time. If a money order exceeds $50.00 some jails will hold the money for up to 30 days before releasing it. The quickest way to get money on an inmate’s account is to deposit it either online or over the phone with the outside vendor the jail works with.
Is it illegal for an inmate to have cash?
It is not illegal for an inmate to have cash, but it is considered contraband and will be confiscated by the Rappahannock Regional Jail if it is discovered. There could be additional punishment such as phone or visitation limited. It is unlikely that criminal charges will be levied though.
If an inmate can’t have cash in jail or prison, how do they purchase contraband or gamble?
Inmates are very creative in coming up with alternatives to cash for buying goods and services and taking part in gambling and other recreational activities.
• Some jails use stamps as a form of currency.
• Some use a “unit”, which is basically a candy bar, bag of chips or foil package of tuna.
• Some buy goods and services for a “tray”, which is basically a meal, especially one that contains food that may be in demand, such as “chicken on the bone”.
• Some will trade a service such as legal research, haircutting, jail artwork to send to a loved one.
• Some will agree to clean another’s cell in exchange for a candy bar or some coffee.
Basically, everything and anything can be used for trade instead of cash, but one thing is for certain, in jail, you must pay your debt. If you agree to do something when it comes to owing “money”, and you don’t pay, you may end up with a broken jaw when you least expect it.
What are things prisoners use or trade in lieu of cash?
Inmates in jail and prisoners in prisons, in lieu of cash, trade food, meals, haircuts, cell cleaning, legal research, artwork and communication credits (phone, email, etc.).
What kind of food can an inmate purchase on Commissary?
Commissaries carry every type of food imaginable:
• Cookies
• Pastries
• Candy
• Tuna and mackerel
• Coffee
• Tea
• Soft drinks
• Energy drinks
• Pizza
• Hamburgers
• Chicken fingers
• Spices
Some jails have larger selections than others, and some contract with companies that ship in gift packages of food, and even fast food that can be reheated.
Prisons in Canada even have small fast-food outlets that operate within the jail.
What items can inmates purchase in jail and prison?
Besides the food products mentioned above, inmates can purchase:
• hygiene products like soaps, shampoos and lotions,
• clothing like sweats, t-shirts, hoodies and sneakers,
• stationary supplies
• religious garments
• books
• televisions, radios and headphones
• movie and television programming
• educational courses
Stafford County Bail Bond Information
Because Stafford County and Virginia can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Rappahannock Regional Jailat 540-288-5245, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this rightafter an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Rappahannock Regional Jail or the Stafford County Court Clerk these specific questions:
- Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
- How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
- Where do I go to pay it?
- Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
- What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
- Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
How Do Inmates in Rappahannock Regional Jail Make or Receive Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Stafford County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Rappahannock Regional Jail has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you cancreate an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Rappahannock Regional Jail, and then theinmate you wish to communicate with.
Stafford County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
- Phone Calls &Voicemail
- Video Visits (from home orjail lobby)
- Email & Photo Sharing
- Tablet Rental
-Deposits
Phone & VoicemailFees
1. GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Virginia.
2. Prepaid calls between Virginia and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Rappahannock Regional Jail approves of the phone number.
Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card.When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Rappahannock Regional Jail GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmatesin Stafford County, can be found on ourInmate Phone Page.
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for Rappahannock Regional Jail: IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Rappahannock Regional Jail Virginia (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. Rappahannock Regional Jail mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
- TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once theyprocess your mail and ship them out on your behalf, theyare out of the loop entirely. However, at times theymay offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy.
- Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them.
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
- Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
- Next, youwill receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon.
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
- Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
- The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps.
- All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
- After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
- The delivery of your letters dependson couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS: ** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Rappahannock Regional Jail Virginia (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
How to Email an Inmate at Rappahannock Regional Jail
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Rappahannock Regional Jail -Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com
Rappahannock Regional Jail uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.
If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
- Online- They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- At the Rappahannock Regional Jailusing the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Rappahannock Regional Jail mayrequire identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
- By phone by calling866-516-0115- They havebi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Rappahannock Regional Jailinmate's account for communication services, check out ourSend Moneypage.
How Inmates Can Use aTablet to Access Services at Rappahannock Regional Jail
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Rappahannock Regional Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out ourTablet RentalPage.
How to Communicate with an Rappahannock Regional Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email
To mail or email an inmate in Stafford County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
- All mail sent to an inmate at the Rappahannock Regional Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
- All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
- Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
- The Rappahannock Regional Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.
- All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on ourInmate MailPage and ourText/Email an InmatePage.
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTLGettingOut, the same servicethat handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, forsending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Rappahannock Regional Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
- Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
- After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
- You can also send your Stafford County inmate photos and videos.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Stafford County can be found on ourInmate Mail Page and ourText/Email an InmatePage.
How Do You Visit an Inmatein Rappahannock Regional Jail?
To visit an inmate in Stafford County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on ourVisit InmatePage, Stafford County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail:
1.Using the GettingOutKiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOutapps.
To remotely visit an inmatein Stafford County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Rappahannock Regional Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Stafford County here.
2. The next step is tocreate an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Rappahannock Regional Jail, and then theinmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Stafford County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls &Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Rappahannock Regional Jail Visitation Servicesyou can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers andclergyvisitation in Stafford County, can be found on ourVisit InmatePage. Rappahannock Regional Jail Phone: 540-288-5245
Can Rappahannock Regional Jail inmates get hot, home-cooked meals delivered to them?
For instructions on how to get prepared food deliverd to inmate in Stafford County follow these instructions:
- Register and create an account here.
- Select Rappahannock Regional Jail
- and then order from hamburgers to pizza to chicken for your inmate.
For all information, tips and available items for shippingCommissarypackages or freshly cooked meals to an inmate inRappahannock Regional Jail check out our Commissary Instructions PageforStafford County.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmatein Stafford County
To deposit moneyonline for an inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, orSign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Stafford County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Virginia, then choose Rappahannock Regional Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or theirInmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate inRappahannock Regional Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Stafford County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending moneyto an inmate inRappahannock Regional Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send MoneyPageforStafford County.
How to Send aCarepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Stafford County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail follow these steps:
- Select Virginia, then select Rappahannock Regional Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
- Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for Stafford County.
- Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Stafford County at any one time.
For all information, tips and available items for shippingCommissarypackages to an inmate inRappahannock Regional Jail check out our Commissary Instructions PageforStafford County.
Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: [emailprotected].
