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How to Send Money to Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Louisiana DOC uses JPay for commissary deposits: online, by phone, or via MoneyGram with code 8714.

Overview

Money for inmates at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is handled through JPay, the commissary deposit provider for Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. You can deposit online at jpay.com, by phone, or in person via MoneyGram at Walmart, CVS, and other locations. Funds go to the inmate’s commissary account and can be used for purchases, phone calls, and electronic messaging.

3 Ways to Send Money

Ways to Send Money

Fastest

Online at jpay.com

Create a free account and deposit with a debit or credit card.

By phone

Call 1-800-574-5729 to deposit by phone.

MoneyGram

Pay cash at Walmart, CVS, or another MoneyGram location.

JPay

Louisiana DOC's commissary vendor

ID + last name

Required for every deposit

What You Need Before Sending

Have these ready before any deposit:

  1. The inmate’s full legal name (as registered with Louisiana DOC)
  2. Their Louisiana DOC ID number (find it by searching VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person, or call Elayn Hunt at (225) 642-3306)

Account number format: DOC ID number + last name, no spaces (example: 1234567SMITH)

Option 1: JPay Online (Most Common)

Website: jpay.com

  1. Go to jpay.com and select “Send Money”
  2. Choose Louisiana as the state and search for Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
  3. Enter the inmate’s name and DOC ID
  4. Choose your deposit amount (up to $300)
  5. Pay by debit or credit card

Fees: $3.50 to $10.50 depending on amount
Processing time: Within 48 hours

Option 2: JPay by Phone

Call JPay at 1-800-574-5729

Same limits as online. Up to $300 per transaction. Phone fees are slightly higher ($4.50 to $11.50). Have your payment card and the inmate’s DOC ID ready.

Option 3: MoneyGram (Fastest)

MoneyGram ExpressPayment often posts faster than online JPay.

What to enter:

  • Receive Code: 8714
  • Company: JPay
  • Account number: DOC ID + last name (no spaces)

Where to go: Walmart Money Center, CVS, Kroger, and other MoneyGram agent locations.

Processing time: Within 24 hours
Fees: Vary by location and amount

Option 4: Mail a Money Order

Make the money order payable to JPay and include the inmate’s name and DOC ID number.

Mail to:

JPAY
P.O. Box 531370
Miami Shores, FL 33153

Include a deposit slip (available on jpay.com) or write the inmate’s name and DOC ID on the money order. Allow 7 to 10 business days for processing.

What the Money Pays For

Funds deposited to the inmate’s JPay/commissary account cover:

  • Weekly commissary purchases (food, hygiene, clothing, electronics)
  • Securus phone call credits
  • Postage for outgoing mail
  • JPay electronic messaging

Families Also Ask

6 of 6 questions

Q

What is the JPay receive code for Elayn Hunt Correctional Center?

Use MoneyGram with receive code 8714 for JPay. Online, go to jpay.com and search for Elayn Hunt Correctional Center under Louisiana. Account number is the inmate's DOC ID + last name, no spaces.

Commissary
Q

How long does money take to post at Elayn Hunt?

MoneyGram typically posts within 24 hours. JPay online deposits post within 48 hours. USPS money orders take 7 to 10 business days. All times are estimates and may be slower during weekends or holidays.

Commissary
Q

How much can I send at one time?

JPay allows up to $300 per online or phone transaction. Individual transaction limits at MoneyGram locations may vary. There may also be monthly caps. Check jpay.com for current limits.

Commissary
Q

Where do I find the inmate's DOC ID number?

Search VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. The result should include the inmate's identifying information. You can also call Elayn Hunt at (225) 642-3306.

Commissary
Q

Can I drop off cash at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center?

Cash deposits at the front desk are not standard at Louisiana DOC facilities. Use JPay online, by phone, or via MoneyGram.

Commissary
Q

What does the money go toward?

Funds go to the inmate's commissary account for weekly purchases (food, hygiene, clothing, electronics), Securus phone call credits, postage, and JPay electronic messaging.

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