How to Send Money to Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women

What You Need Before Sending

Have these ready before any deposit:

1. Her full legal name (as registered with Louisiana DOC)
2. Her Louisiana DOC ID number (7 to 8 digits; call LCIW at (225) 319-2701 if you don’t have it)

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 Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
3. Enter her 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 her DOC ID ready.

Option 3: MoneyGram (Fastest)

MoneyGram’s ExpressPayment is often 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 her 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 her 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 account cover:

• Weekly commissary purchases (food, hygiene, clothing, electronics)
• Securus phone call credits
• JPay electronic messaging and photos
• Postage for outgoing mail
• Any facility-approved purchases