Sending Money to an Inmate at Barrow County Jail: Mail Money Orders and the Lobby Kiosk
Need to add funds to someone's account at Barrow County Detention Center? You have two options: mail a money order or use the Jail ATM kiosk in the lobby.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
There are a few ways to add funds for an inmate at Barrow County Jail. You can mail a money order to the facility. Money orders are accepted through the mail only, and they must include the inmate's name and ID number. Another option is the Jail ATM kiosk in the detention center lobby, which takes cash, debit, and credit cards with a $2.50 fee per transaction. Posting a cash bond? The jail accepts online credit card payments through CashBondOnline, which sends bond documents instantly to the jail and court and offers seven-day support. Barrow accepts cash, property, transfer property, online cash bonds, and bonds from approved bonding companies listed by the Sheriff's Office. A bonding fee applies: $20.00 for the first five charges and $5.00 for each additional charge.
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Need to add funds to someone's account at Barrow County Detention Center? You have two options: mail a money order or use the Jail ATM kiosk in the lobby.
Want to help someone at Barrow County Jail with commissary or other account needs? You've got two approved options: mail a money order or use the Jail ATM kiosk in the lobby.
Mail a money order to the jail (money orders are accepted through the mail only and must include the inmate's name and ID number). You can also deposit through the lobby Jail ATM kiosk using cash, debit, or credit cards, with a $2.50 fee per transaction. For cash bonds, post online by credit card through CashBondOnline, which sends documents to the jail and court.
Write the inmateâs full name and inmate ID number on the money order before you mail it to Barrow County Jail.
Barrow County accepts property and transfer property bonds. The inmate cannot be listed as an owner, and all named owners must appear in person with ID when posting the bond. For property bonds over $12,000, you'll need proof of equity from the mortgage company, and the property must be current on property taxes. Transfer property bonds from another county must arrive in the sealed envelope from that county's sheriff's office. A bonding fee applies to all bonds: $20.00 for the first five charges and $5.00 for each additional charge.
Writing to someone at Barrow County Jail? The format matters. Most incoming mail must be on a postcard, and the jail will return anything that doesn't meet the rules.
Want to donate reading material to Barrow County Jail? The rules are straightforward: paperbacks only, and everything goes into the jail's library rather than to a specific person.
Donating books can make a real difference for people inside â but Barrow County Jail has specific rules about what they'll accept. Here's what works, what doesn't, and how to prep your donation so it actually gets approved.