Sending Money in Oregon (ODOC)
The two ways to put money on an Oregon trust account — an electronic deposit through an ODOC-approved vendor, or a money order mailed to Central Trust — with the exact payee, SID requirement, and address.
Electronic deposits (fastest)
ODOC works with outside vendors — currently JPay, Access Corrections (ICS), and Telmate — that take deposits online, by phone, at retail locations, and at lobby kiosks in most prisons. Funds usually post within 24 to 48 hours. Each method carries a fee that changes over time, so confirm the current cost at checkout rather than relying on a figure here. One caution: some vendors can deposit to either the trust (commissary) account or the separate phone account — follow the prompts carefully so the money lands where you intend. Start from ODOC’s Sending Money page for the current vendor list and links.
By mail (money order or cashier’s check)
ODOC accepts money orders and cashier’s checks only by mail — no cash and no personal checks. Make it payable to the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC’s mail page shows the format “DOC for [name], SID #1234567”), and include the person’s name and SID number. Write your full name and mailing address both on the money order and in the envelope’s return area, or it will be returned. Mail it to:
Central Trust, [Adult in Custody’s Name and SID Number] Oregon Department of Corrections PO Box 14400 Salem, OR 97309-5077
Do not enclose a letter or photos with a mailed deposit — they are discarded; send those to the facility separately. Trust-account questions go to DOC Central Trust at (503) 378-5842.
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Sources
This page is compiled from the following publicly available sources. Policies change without notice — confirm current details with the facility before relying on them.