How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Bartow County Jail: 3 Ways to Deposit
Bartow County Jail accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, and money orders for inmate deposits. One thing to know before you send anything: the jail won't accept deposits if the inmate's balance hits $1,000.00 or more.
Bartow County Jail accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, and money orders. There's one limit to keep in mind: if an inmate's account balance reaches $1,000.00 or more, the facility won't accept additional deposits.
You can deposit money using cash, a credit card, a debit card, or a money order. Personal checks and payroll checks aren't accepted - stick to the approved options to avoid having your deposit rejected.
Note: Deposits are not accepted if the inmate’s account balance is $1,000.00 or more.
Mailing a money order? Send it directly to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. Include your full legal name and home address, and write
- ✓ Use a money order (not a personal or payroll check)
- ✓ Include the sender’s full legal name
- ✓ Include the sender’s valid home address
- ✓ On the outside of the envelope, write: “ATTN: Money Order - Inmate Name/ Inmate Number”
- ✓ Mail to: Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, 104 Zena Drive, Cartersville, Georgia 30121
- ✓ Check the inmate’s balance first - don’t send a deposit if the account is already at $1,000.00 or more
You can also deposit money in person at the Jail ATM kiosk inside the bonding/visitation lobby. The kiosk takes cash, credit cards, and debit cards. There's a service fee for all deposits. Keep your receipt - you'll need it if you ever have to track the transaction.
- Go to the Jail ATM kiosk - It’s located in the detention center bonding/visitation lobby.
- Start a deposit - Follow the on-screen prompts to deposit funds to an inmate account.
- Pay with an approved method - Use cash, a credit card, or a debit card.
- Confirm the transaction - Review the details before you finalize the deposit.
- Take your receipt - A receipt prints to confirm the transaction is complete (a service fee applies).
For in-lobby deposits, stick to the approved payment types: cash, credit card, debit card, or money order. Personal checks and payroll checks won't work, so don't count on them as a backup.
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- ✓ Check the inmate’s account balance before you deposit - once it’s $1,000.00 or more, additional money won’t be accepted
- ✓ If you use the Jail ATM kiosk, plan for a service fee on all money added
- ✓ Keep your kiosk receipt as proof the transaction was completed
- ✓ If you mail a money order, keep your purchase receipt and any tracking information you have
Reminder: Only use approved deposit methods (cash, credit card, debit card, or money order). Don't attempt a deposit if the inmate's balance is already $1,000.00 or more.
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