Springfield Municipal Jail Sending Money

Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail

The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate

There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:

1. To send money online to an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail use Access Corrections.

2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 866-345-1884.

3. Some jails have an Access Corrections kiosk for cash or card deposits. Call the Springfield Municipal Jail to ask whether it has one and where it is.

4. Access Corrections also has Kiosk machines that you can find in check cashing stores and retail outlets across the country.

5. The Springfield Municipal Jail may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. Ask the jail who the money order should be made out to and what to write on it. To confirm this option call the facility at 541-744-4177.

*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, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.

6. To ask whether the Springfield Municipal Jail takes deposits in person, and when, call 541-744-4177.

Springfield Municipal Jail

Address:
344 A Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone:
541-744-4177

Inmate Money Deposit & Commissary Instructions for Springfield Municipal Jail

Springfield Municipal Jail uses Access Corrections Secure Deposits for depositing money into an inmate's account. 

The information below provides you complete instructions regarding the Springfield Municipal Jail:
- Inmate Accounts and Deposits,
- Commissary Information,
- Depositing Money Online,
- Mailing Inmate Money, and
- What 'property' Springfield Municipal Jail 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.

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Access Secure Deposits (Trust Money)

Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group

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Access Secure Deposits (Smart Deposit) allows families and friends to securely transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account using a debit or credit card. Deposited funds become immediately available for your loved one to purchase essential hygiene goods, over-the-counter medication, food items, and writing materials from the facility commissary.

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Important: Inmate Banking Policies Vary by Facility

Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service

• Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and official six- to ten-digit Booking or Inmate ID number.
• Visit the official Access Corrections portal at www.accesscorrections.com or download the Access Corrections mobile app.
• Select the state and the exact detention facility or county jail where the inmate is currently housed.
• Add the inmate as a contact and confirm their identity from the facility roster.
• Enter your debit or credit card billing information, choose your deposit amount, review the facility processing fee, and submit your payment.
• Save and print your transaction confirmation number for verification.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate does not need internet access to receive your deposit. Once approved, the funds post directly to their facility account balance. The inmate can verify their balance at the dayroom kiosk or on their trust statement and start ordering items on the next designated commissary day.

Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website

Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-345-1884

Support Hours: 24/7/365

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group

In addition to Access Secure Deposits (Trust Money), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:

• Digital Messaging & Photos: Send digital letters and pictures straight to the inmate's kiosk or tablet.
  • Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos
• Commissary Care Packages: Order pre-approved food boxes, thermal clothes, and snack bundles directly to the jail.
  • Learn more on our website: Commissary Care Packages Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Commissary Care Packages

Frequently Asked Questions about Inmate Money Accounts

How do I send money to an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

Who are the companies that jails use to send money to inmates?

How do I send money by mail to an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

Can I send an inmate money using the internet?

What are considered ‘inmate funds’?

How much money can an inmate have in their account while in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

How much money can I send an inmate at one time?

Is it illegal for an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail to have cash?

If an inmate can’t have cash in jail, how do they purchase contraband or gamble?

What are things inmates use or trade in lieu of cash?

What kind of food can an inmate purchase on Commissary in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

What items can inmates purchase in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

Important tips about sending money to an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail

How do I send money to an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

Springfield Municipal Jail has its own methods for receiving money for inmates, and that information can be found above or by calling 541-744-4177 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. Ask the Springfield Municipal Jail how the money order must be made out, and put 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.    Ask the Springfield Municipal Jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk on site where you can deposit cash or use a debit or credit card.

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 Access Corrections inmate deposits online, by mail or over the phone, or even in Access Corrections kiosks 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 Springfield Municipal Jail, this information will be outlined at the top of this page.

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 the jail 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
Tiger
Touchpay

How do I send money by mail to an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

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.

Mail to:
Att: Inmate Deposit
Springfield Municipal Jail
344 A Street
Springfield, OR 97477

For more specific information call the jail at 541-744-4177 or check out the Access Corrections money deposit instructions above.

Can I send an inmate money using the internet?

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 Springfield Municipal Jail contracts with for inmate deposits, call them at 541-744-4177 or go to the top of this page for Access Corrections deposit instructions.

What are considered ‘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 in their account while in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

To find out exactly how much the Springfield Municipal Jail allows, and what they can spend it on, call the jail at 541-744-4177. This information is subject to change.

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 Access Corrections outside vendor that the Springfield Municipal Jail works with.

Is it illegal for an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail to have cash?

It is not illegal for an inmate to have cash, but it is considered contraband and will be confiscated by the Springfield Municipal Jail if it is discovered. There could be additional punishment such as the inmate having their phone use or visitation limited.  It is unlikely that criminal charges will be levied though.

If an inmate can’t have cash in jail, 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 inmates 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 in the Springfield Municipal Jail?

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 products, 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 the Springfield Municipal Jail?

Besides the food products mentioned above, inmates can purchase on  commissary:

•    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

Important tips about sending money to an inmate in the Springfield Municipal Jail

Sometimes an inmate's commissary money is used to purchase items to pay gambling debts or purchase prescription medicine from another inmate. If your inmate is spending more than $10.00 a day on commissary items, you are most likely paying for him or her to gamble or buy drugs.

Some inmates, specifically those who are targeted for being weak or are in jail for rape or child molestation, are forced to relinquish their commissary to avoid regular beatings from other inmates.

If you think your inmate is being targeted for violence or having their commissary taken to avoid beatings, contact the Springfield Municipal Jail and ask to investigate. If an inmate is being targeted, most jails will intervene and have the victim placed in protective custody, away from the general population.

Put your financial needs first and the inmate's second. Don't forget, the inmate is getting three free 2,000 calorie meals a day. The food may not be of the highest quality, but the commissary food is generally much less nutritious.

Inmate Money Deposit Instructions for Springfield Municipal Jail

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Springfield Municipal Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Springfield Municipal Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

Inmate Care Packages

What is the Maximum Amount You Can Add to an Inmate's Account?

All Jails have limits on how much money an inmate can have on the books at any one time.
They also have limits on how much you can deposit for an inmate at a time.
After signing up for Access Corrections Secure Deposits, and choosing your inmate, you will be instructed on what the maximum deposit and frequency is for your inmate and Springfield Municipal Jail.

Who can Add Money to an Inmate's Account?

Anybody can contribute to an inmate's 'books' or commissary fund as long as there isn't a no-contact order in place.

Because of the ability for family members and friends to deposit money online using a credit or debit card at Access Corrections Secure Deposits, jail inmates at Springfield Municipal Jail can now receive funds from anywhere in the world.

What is the Purpose of an Inmate Account?

Medical Copays, Jail Fees and other Inmate Expenses

Inmates at this jail are charged a $5 fee each time they must see the medical staff in person.

The charges are deducted from their commissary accounts. If there is no money in the account, the inmate will still see the medical staff and once a deposit is made all fees will be deducted prior to the inmate receiving the balance.