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How to Send Money to Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

Louisiana DOC uses JPay for commissary deposits. Send online, by phone, via MoneyGram code 8714, or mail a money order directly to the facility.

Overview

Money for inmates at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center goes through JPay, the commissary deposit provider for Louisiana DOC. You can send online at jpay.com, by phone, in person at a MoneyGram location, or by mailing a USPS money order directly to the RLCC cashier. That last option is unusual for Louisiana DOC facilities and gives families another way to get money to their loved one. A JPay kiosk in the visitation processing building also accepts in-person deposits on visiting days.

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.

MoneyGram

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

USPS money order

Mail directly to the RLCC cashier, an option not common at other LA DOC facilities.

JPay

Louisiana DOC's commissary vendor

ID + last name

Required for every deposit

What You Need Before Sending

Have these ready before any deposit:

The inmate’s full legal name (as registered with Louisiana DOC)
Their Louisiana DOC ID number (7 to 8 digits). Call RLCC at (318) 876-2891 or search VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person 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

Go to jpay.com and select “Send Money”
Choose Louisiana as the state and search for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
Enter the inmate’s name and DOC ID
Choose your deposit amount (up to $300)
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 deposit 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’s 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 USPS Money Order Directly to the Facility

Raymond Laborde accepts USPS money orders mailed directly to the facility cashier. This is not offered at every Louisiana DOC facility.

Make the money order payable to Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Write the inmate’s full name and DOC ID number in the memo line.

Mail to:

Cashier
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327

Allow 7 to 10 business days for processing. Keep your receipt until you confirm the funds posted.

Option 5: JPay Kiosk at the Facility

A JPay kiosk is located in the visitation processing building at RLCC. If you’re visiting on a weekend, you can make a deposit in person before or after your visit. Bring cash or a card.

What the Money Pays For

Funds go to the inmate’s commissary account and cover:

Weekly commissary purchases (food, hygiene, clothing, electronics)
Securus phone call credits
Postage for outgoing mail
Any facility-approved purchases

Families Also Ask

6 of 7 questions

What is the JPay receive code for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center?

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

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Can I mail a money order directly to Raymond Laborde Correctional Center?

Yes. Mail a USPS money order payable to Raymond Laborde Correctional Center to: Cashier, Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, 1630 Prison Road, Cottonport, LA 71327. Write the inmate's full name and DOC ID in the memo line. Allow 7 to 10 business days.

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How long does money take to post at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center?

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

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How much can I send at one time?

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

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

Search VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person by the inmate's full name. You can also call Raymond Laborde at (318) 876-2891.

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Is there a JPay kiosk at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center?

Yes. There is a JPay kiosk in the visitation processing building at RLCC. You can make a deposit in person on visiting days.

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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 facility-approved items.

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