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Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account at Berrien County Jail

Need to add money for commissary at Berrien County Jail? You've got a few options: use a kiosk in person, deposit online, or call it in. Money orders by mail work too. Here's how each method works so your deposit reaches the right person without delays.

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Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account at Berrien County Jail

Head to the kiosk in the jail lobby to make a commissary deposit in person. Bring the inmate's name and any ID number you have - this helps you pull up the right account and avoid misapplied funds.

Another kiosk is available at the Niles Courthouse. Same deal: have the inmate's name and identifying info ready so the money lands where it should.

Prefer to handle it from home? Deposit online through ConnectNetwork at www.connectnetwork.com. Have the inmate's name (and ID number if you know it) ready so you can match the deposit to the correct account.

Note: Berrien County Jail also offers a

You can deposit by phone at (877) 650-4249. Double-check the inmate's information before submitting payment - similar names can cause mix-ups that slow things down.

Sending funds by mail? Berrien County Jail accepts money orders sent to the Sheriff's Office (no cash). Address it to "Attn: Bookkeeper" and include the inmate's name on the money order so it gets credited to the right account.

Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account at Berrien County Jail

Timing matters: Deposits must hit the commissary account by 11:00 a.m. Tuesday to make that week's delivery - no exceptions. For friends-and-family orders through ExpressAccount, the cutoff is Monday at midnight. Miss it, and your order rolls to the next week.

  • Save your confirmation number or receipt (screenshot, email, or printed slip)
  • Double-check the inmate’s name (and ID number, if you have it) before you submit the deposit
  • After you deposit, verify the funds posted to the correct inmate account
  • If something looks off, contact the vendor you used (online/phone) with your receipt details

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