Virginia prison money & phone fees, compared
What it costs to send money and take calls from VADOC, using only fees VADOC publishes, each with its source and date. Where a fee isn't published, we say so; we never guess.
Sending money
Options VADOC names: JPay (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
Not published on the official VADOC page we read. Vendors show their fee before you pay; check it there.
Other official notes
- Deposits go through the state's approved provider, which VADOC lists as JPay: online, by app, by phone at 1 (800) 574-5729, or with cash at MoneyGram locations. You need the 7-digit ID number.
- Money orders go with a deposit slip to JPay, P.O. Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027 (about three business days). Don't mail money to facilities; it is rejected.
- Part of a deposit may go to fines, costs or restitution. You can't send money to more than one person without prior approval.
Source: official VADOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Phone calls, video and messages
Options VADOC names: ConnectNetwork (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
Not published on the official VADOC page we read. Vendors show their fee before you pay; check it there.
Other official notes
- Phone service is from the state's approved provider, which VADOC lists as ViaPath/GTL (ConnectNetwork). Each person can call up to 15 numbers on their list, including cell phones.
- Calls are limited to 20 minutes and are recorded. Set up an AdvancePay prepaid account at ConnectNetwork or 1 (800) 483-8314, or add money to the person's PIN debit account.
- Video visits are scheduled through ViaPath's VADOC site.
Source: official VADOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Ways to keep costs down
- If VADOC lists a free option (often a mailed money order), it says so above.
- Fees often step up with the amount; a vendor's checkout screen shows the exact fee before you pay.
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