Understanding the TWO NWDC Accounts & Search Requirements
ACCOUNT 1: Commissary Account (Access Corrections): Pays for regular outgoing phone calls, food snacks, hygiene, clothing, and stationery. On Access Corrections, you can look up the recipient using either their A-Number OR their First and Last Name. If you do not have their A-Number or Date of Birth, Access Corrections will provide their case ID (A-Number) and DOB once you find their legal profile.
ACCOUNT 2: GettingOut Account (GTL): Pays for VIDEO calls, text messages, and tablet entertainment. Searching on GettingOut strictly requires three items: their A-Number, the first 3 letters of their last name, and the facility (Tacoma, WA).
Detained people cannot receive incoming calls; they must call you using their balance. All calls and messages are monitored and recorded (except private calls to lawyers and consulates).
📋 Step-by-Step: Sending Money on Access Corrections
1. Go to accesscorrections.com/send-money.
2. Select State: WA and Agency: GEO NW ICE Processing Center.
3. Enter the recipient's A-Number OR their First and Last Name and select the recipient.
4. Sign In or Sign Up for an account.
5. Select payment method: Credit / Debit Card (Only Visa or Mastercard accepted; card billing address must match your Access Corrections account address).
6. Enter the deposit amount (e.g. $30.00).
7. Check the box to agree to the terms and handling fee.
8. Enter the complete card information and click Pay Now.
*Fee note: For example, a $30.00 deposit + $7.95 handling charge = $37.95 grand total (transactions may take up to 24 hours to post).
Commissary Deposits (Access Corrections)
Portal used to add funds to commissary and regular phone accounts. Searchable by A-Number or Full Name. Reload online, by phone at 1-866-345-1884, at the NWDC lobby kiosk, or by mail/in-person (Cash or USPS Money Order only).
Tip: If searching by name, try variations with and without hyphens ("-") and accents.
📋 Step-by-Step: Depositing Funds on GettingOut (Phone / Video)
1. Go to pay.gettingout.com and click Continue as guest.
2. Select Country: United States, State: Washington, Facility: Tacoma, Wa.
3. Choose: Incarcerated Person Communication Account.
4. Enter the required A-Number and first 3 letters of the last name (Facility: Tacoma, WA), then select the correct person.
5. Choose the deposit amount (e.g., select $25 + 0 free voicemails).
6. Select No thanks on the round-up deposit option.
7. Check the box: "I acknowledge the fees associated with this transaction".
8. Enter credit card info and billing address, then click Next.
9. Click Accept Terms & Make Deposit.
*Fee note: In this case, the total charged is exactly $25.00 ($0.00 in additional transaction fees).
GettingOut & GettingOut Visits Platforms (Video & Text)
System utilized for video visits, text messages, and tablet funds. Strictly requires the detainee's A-Number, first 3 letters of their last name, and facility (Tacoma, WA). Download the apps on iPhone and Android.
WAISN Fair Fight Bond Fund & General Bond Information
ICE sets initial bond (average ~$8,500). Individuals may request a bond hearing before an immigration judge to review eligibility or request a lower amount. Eligibility varies under federal immigration statutes: certain groups face restrictions (such as arriving aliens or individuals subject to mandatory detention based on criminal grounds), whereas many individuals who entered without inspection (EWI) remain eligible to request a bond redetermination hearing if not subject to mandatory detention. Official bond payments require a Cashier's Check or Money Order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" (NO CASH). Apply for community bond aid online or call WAISN at (844) 724-3737.
NWIPC Mail Regulations & Belongings
• Mail Format: Mail is addressed to: [Full Name], [A-Number], NW ICE Processing Center, 1623 East J St., Suite 5, Tacoma, WA 98421-1615. Paper only; cash, stamps, staples, and rubber bands prohibited.
• Belongings (Deportation): May receive one suitcase (up to 40 lbs) of clothing with prior ICE approval via KITE form. Drop off 4:30–6:00 PM at front desk.
• Release Belongings: Detainees submit a written request directly to ICE from inside the facility to release personal items held upon arrest.