How Money Gets Deducted from Inmate Accounts at Calloway County Jail
Putting money on someone's books at Calloway County Jail? Know this: deposits can be used to pay down jail fees first. Here's how the main charges work and what that means for your money.
Calloway County Jail charges several standard fees that create a balance on inmate accounts. As of Feb. 19, 2020, these include a $5 bond fee and a $30 booking fee. Daily housing charges add up fast. Both pretrial and convicted inmates pay $35 per day (district and circuit), unless the state covers the cost.
Medical costs get deducted too, and the percentage depends on custody status. County inmates pay 100% of actual costs for medical, dental, and mental health services, plus prescriptions. State inmates pay 75% of those same costs. Since charges are based on actual costs to the jail, totals vary depending on what care is provided.
Note: Charges for nurse visits are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Here's what catches many families off guard: if an inmate owes money to the jail, half of any deposit goes straight toward that balance. You might be sending funds for commissary or phone time, but expect up to 50% to be applied to fees right away.
- ✓ Leave money at the jail as cash or a money order
- ✓ Make deposits during regular business hours or during visitation
- ✓ Use the jail’s online commissary deposit option, Care-a-Cell
- Assume part of your deposit may go to fees first - If the inmate owes money to the jail, one-half of what you deposit may be applied to that balance.
- Plan deposits with that 50% split in mind - If you’re trying to make sure someone has spending money available, remember that only the remaining portion may be left for their use after fees are taken.
- Use an accepted deposit method - You can leave cash or a money order at the jail, and deposits can be made during regular business hours or during visitation.
Deposits disappearing faster than expected? Ask whether there's an outstanding balance being collected. Since half of every deposit may go toward fees, knowing what's owed helps you plan how much to send and when. If something seems off, keep your receipts. Ask the jail to explain how the deposit was applied. Having dates and amounts ready makes it easier to sort out whether money went to housing, booking, medical costs, or other charges.
Tip: If you’re disputing a charge, write down the amounts and dates you’re questioning before you call so you can be specific about what you need explained.
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