West Virginia prison money & phone fees, compared
What it costs to send money and take calls from WV DCR, using only fees WV DCR publishes, each with its source and date. Where a fee isn't published, we say so; we never guess.
Sending money
Options WV DCR names: ConnectNetwork (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
Not published on the official WV DCR page we read. Vendors show their fee before you pay; check it there.
Other official notes
- WV DCR takes trust-fund deposits by phone at 888-988-4768, online at ConnectNetwork.com, or in the ConnectNetwork app. Fees apply.
- Some facilities also list a money order deposit form on their DCR page.
Source: official WV DCR page (opens in new tab) · checked
Phone calls, video and messages
Options WV DCR names: GettingOut (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
Not published on the official WV DCR page we read. Vendors show their fee before you pay; check it there.
Other official notes
- WV DCR contracts with GettingOut for calls and video visits. Sign up at GettingOut.com or in the GettingOut app. Fees apply.
- Calls may be recorded.
Source: official WV DCR page (opens in new tab) · checked
Ways to keep costs down
- If WV DCR 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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