How to Send Money and Post Bail for Someone at Albany County Jail

Access Corrections advertises that you can “send money to your loved one quickly and securely.” If you’re looking to add funds for someone in custody, this is one of the vendor names you may see referenced for money-sending services.

For bail, Access Corrections also advertises the ability to “post a bail payment from anywhere.” That can be a relief when you can’t get to the jail in person, but you’ll still want to confirm you’re paying the right amount and following the correct process for Albany County before you submit a payment.

GovPayNow lists a “Pay Cash Bail” phone number you can use for bail payments: 1-877-EZBAIL5 (392-2455). If you’re trying to handle bail remotely and need the right channel to start with, that’s the number shown on the GovPayNow payment listing.

If what you’re paying isn’t bail or commissary-related, Access Corrections also states that users can “make parole or probation payments when needed.”

For civil payments, GovPayNow lists a specific payment code for the Albany County Sheriff’s Department: PLC 7557. Using the correct PLC code matters, because it routes the payment to the right agency and payment type.

If the GovPayNow site isn’t working, a payment won’t go through, or you need help troubleshooting, GovPayNow provides a website assistance and 24-hour customer support number: 1-888-604-7888.

Verify Before You Pay

• ✓ Confirm the exact amount you’re supposed to pay (bail amounts and other obligations can be time-sensitive and case-specific).
• ✓ Double-check you’re using the correct payment channel for what you’re trying to do (bail vs. civil payments vs. other obligations).
• ✓ If you’re using GovPayNow for civil payments, make sure you’re using the Albany County Sheriff’s Department listing with PLC 7557.
• ✓ For bail by phone through GovPayNow’s “Pay Cash Bail,” use 1-877-EZBAIL5 (392-2455).
• ✓ If the GovPayNow website errors out or a transaction won’t process, call 1-888-604-7888 for website assistance and 24-hour customer support.
• ✓ If you need to confirm the correct agency/payment listing information before paying, call the Albany County Sheriff’s Department number shown on GovPayNow: 518-487-5400.
• ✓ Keep in mind that vendor pages (like Access Corrections) are promotional by nature - they may not spell out Albany County-specific rules, timing, or fees.

One more detail that can help you confirm you’re looking at the right listing: GovPayNow shows the Albany County Sheriff’s Department address as 16 Eagle Street, Albany, New York 12207. It’s useful for verification, but a quick phone call is still the best way to confirm amounts and codes before you pay.