Use Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. Money orders by mail go to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900.
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Bay Correctional Facility uses Correct Pay as the statewide FDOC vendor for inmate money deposits. Funds go into the inmate’s trust account, which covers commissary purchases, phone prepaid balances, and approved programming fees. You need the inmate’s DC number to make a deposit. Find it through the FDOC Offender Search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. There are three ways to send money: online through Correct Pay, by phone, or by mailing a money order.
Before you send money, get the inmate’s DC number. This is their Florida DOC identification number. Find it on the FDOC Offender Search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx by searching the inmate’s name. Write it down. You will need it for every Correct Pay transaction.
Correct Pay is the fastest and most common way to send money to a Florida state inmate. Go to CorrectPay.com/Florida and create a free account if you do not already have one. Click Send Money, enter the inmate’s DC number and last name to find their account, select the amount, and complete payment by credit card, debit card, or bank account.
Correct Pay charges a service fee per transaction. The fee depends on the deposit size and payment method. You will see the fee before you confirm the transaction.
For help, call Correct Pay at (855) 836-3364.
Call (855) 836-3364 to send money over the phone. Have the inmate’s DC number, your payment information, and the amount you want to send ready before calling. Phone transactions may carry a different service fee than online deposits.
Mail a money order payable to Correct Pay to:
FDC Inmate Deposits
PO Box 25900
Bradenton, FL 34206-5900
Write the inmate’s full legal name and DC number on the money order memo line. Include a copy of your valid government-issued ID if the facility requires it. Do not send cash through the mail. Do not include the money order inside a letter. Place it in its own envelope.
Correct Pay also offers a mobile app for sending deposits from a phone. Search for Correct Pay in your phone’s app store, create an account, and follow the same steps as the website version. This is useful if you send money frequently and want a faster repeat process.
Money deposited into the inmate’s trust account can be used for commissary purchases (food, hygiene items, stamps, and other approved items), approved programming fees, and in some cases prepaid phone credit. Phone credit through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay may be a separate account from the commissary trust account. Set up both a Correct Pay account and a ConnectNetwork account to cover all communication and commissary needs.
If a deposit does not show up within the expected timeframe, check these things first:
If the inmate transfers to a different FDOC facility, the balance in their trust account moves with them. Correct Pay works across all FDOC institutions, so you do not need to change your account setup when a transfer happens within the state system. If they transfer to a facility outside the FDOC system, such as a federal BOP facility, call Correct Pay at (855) 836-3364 for guidance on how the balance is handled.
Court-ordered restitution or fines: Some inmates have automatic deductions from their trust account for court-ordered restitution. If the inmate’s spendable balance is lower than expected after a deposit, this may be why.
Account holds: FDOC facilities can place a hold on an inmate’s trust account for disciplinary reasons or a pending investigation. If a deposit does not become available for spending right away, this could be the cause.
Multiple senders: There is no rule against several family members sending money to the same inmate, but FDOC does cap the total trust account balance an inmate can hold. If the account is near its limit, a new deposit could be delayed or rejected.
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Use Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. You need the inmate's DC number, which you can find on the FDOC Offender Search. Money orders by mail go to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900.
Send MoneyThe DC number is the inmate's Florida DOC ID. Find it by searching their name at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. You need this number for every Correct Pay transaction.
Send MoneyCorrect Pay charges a service fee that varies based on the deposit amount and payment method. You will see the fee before confirming your transaction.
Send MoneyOnline and phone deposits through Correct Pay typically post within hours to one business day. Money orders sent by mail can take several business days including mail transit time.
Send MoneyNo. Do not send cash by mail. Use Correct Pay online, by phone, or send a money order instead.
Send MoneyMail a money order payable to Correct Pay to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900. Write the inmate's full name and DC number on the memo line.
Send MoneyTrust account funds cover commissary purchases (food, hygiene items, postage, and approved items), approved programming fees, and in some cases prepaid phone credit.
Send MoneyCorrect Pay works across all FDOC institutions, so the balance moves with the inmate to a new state facility automatically. If they transfer to a federal or out-of-state facility, call (855) 836-3364 to find out how the balance is handled.
Send MoneyContact Correct Pay at (855) 836-3364 as soon as possible. If the funds have not yet posted, Correct Pay may be able to reverse the transaction. Once posted, funds generally cannot be recalled.
Send MoneyFDOC caps the total trust account balance an inmate can hold. Check CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364 for the current deposit and balance limits.
Send MoneyNot always. Money deposited through Correct Pay goes to the inmate's commissary trust account. Phone prepaid credit through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay may be a separate account you fund at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC.
Send MoneyCorrect Pay allows anyone with the inmate's DC number and name to send money. You do not need to be on the approved visitor list. FDOC can restrict incoming funds in certain situations, such as disciplinary sanctions.
Send MoneySome inmates have automatic deductions from their trust account for court-ordered restitution or fines. If the spendable balance is lower than expected after a deposit, ask the facility's business office whether a restitution hold applies.
Send MoneySearch the FDOC Offender Search to get the DC number you need for Correct Pay.
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