Send Money at Butte Detention Center

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Sending money to someone at Butte Detention Center is straightforward once you know the process. Any money deposited for commissary is applied first to booking costs and required medical copay fees. Only the remaining balance goes toward commissary purchases. If you mail commissary money, the facility accepts only cash or a cashier's check. Letters containing funds will be rejected. For release, the detention center accepts cash bonds posted at the facility. You can pay using cash, a credit card, or a cashier's check. Working with a bail bond agent instead? The typical fee is about 10% of the total bail amount. Other common deposit methods (when offered) include lobby kiosks, approved online deposit services, or mailed cashier's checks or money orders.

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Quick Facts

  • Money deposited for commissary is used after booking and medical copay fees are satisfied.
  • Mailed commissary funds may only be sent as cash or a cashier's check; letters that include funds are not accepted.
  • Cash bonds can be posted at the detention center, and the facility accepts cash, credit card, or cashier's check for posting cash bonds.
  • A bail bond agent typically charges a fee of 10% of the total bail amount.

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Common Questions

How can I mail commissary money to Butte Detention Center?

Butte Detention Center accepts mailed commissary money only as cash or a cashier's check. Letters containing funds will be rejected. When mailing funds, include the inmate's name and any required identifying number based on the deposit instructions.

What payment methods can I use to post bail at Butte Detention Center?

You can post a cash bond at the detention center using cash, a credit card, or a cashier’s check. You can also use a surety bond through a licensed bail bond agent.

What happens to money I deposit for an inmate at Butte Detention Center?

Commissary deposits are applied first to booking and any required medical copay fees. Any remaining money becomes available for commissary purchases.

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