How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You have three ways to add money to an inmate canteen account at Berkeley County Detention: mail a money order (or cashier's check), use the kiosk in the main front lobby, or make an online deposit through a McDaniel Supply Company service. The lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit card payments but charges a processing fee. Online deposits go through a third-party platform the detention center doesn't control, so follow the vendor's instructions and terms carefully. Mailed money orders are processed only after they arrive, so expect them to take longer than kiosk or online deposits. Whichever method you choose, double-check the required inmate name and ID format to avoid delays.
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You can deposit money three ways: mail a money order using the facility’s required mail format, use the front-lobby kiosk with cash or a credit card (fees apply), or make an internet deposit through the McDaniel Supply Company service.
Yes. The front-lobby kiosk charges a processing fee for inmate deposits.
Mailed money orders are processed after they arrive, so they generally take longer to post than online or kiosk deposits. Kiosk and online payments usually post faster once the vendor processes them.
Berkeley County Detention uses two different addressing formats—and using the wrong one is a common reason mail gets delayed or returned. Personal mail goes through a Smart Communication PO Box. Some items ship directly to the detention center's street address. Either way, include the inmate's booking number and their name exactly as it appears in booking records.
Hill-Finklea Detention Center uses a video visitation system for all visits. You'll need a HomeWAV account to get started.
Sending reading material to someone at Berkeley County Detention is possible, but the facility has strict rules about sourcing and addressing. Follow the guidelines below so your order doesn't get rejected or sent back.
