Find the inmate’s full name, booking number, and facility name
Check the facility’s approved methods for deposits
Use the jail or prison’s official inmate trust account system
Deposit money online through the approved vendor
Deposit money by phone if the facility allows it
Use a kiosk at the jail or prison lobby if available
Mail a money order if that is an accepted option
Make the money order payable exactly as instructed by the facility
Include the inmate’s full name and booking number with the payment
Follow all limits on deposit amounts and fees
Keep the receipt or confirmation number
Verify the inmate’s account balance after the deposit
Do not send cash unless the facility specifically allows it
Do not use unapproved third-party services
Contact the facility directly if the deposit does not show up