Putting Money on an Inmate's Account at Calloway County Jail: Options & Rules
Want to help someone at Calloway County Jail cover commissary or basic needs? Getting money onto their account is simple—just use an approved method and follow the money order rules exactly.
Calloway County Jail accepts cash or money orders in person. Drop off funds during regular business hours or during visitation - both work.
Can't make it to the jail? Online deposits go through Care-A-Cell. You'll need to register for an account first, then you can deposit funds or order commissary items remotely.
Tip: For the fastest option, drop off cash or a money order in person during business hours or visitation. If you can't visit, set up a Care-A-Cell account to handle everything online.
The jail is strict about money order formatting. Since 07/21/14, money orders must be made payable to "Calloway County Jail." Write the inmate's name in the lower-left hand corner - that's how staff know which account gets credited.
Important: If the inmate reference isn’t written in the lower-left corner, the money order won’t be accepted.
Care-A-Cell handles online deposits, commissary orders, and care packages for Calloway County Jail. First step: create an account. Once you're registered, you can deposit funds or place orders anytime.
Care-A-Cell offers pre-packaged gift baskets that are already approved by the jail. Ordering is easy, but you can't customize them - no substitutions allowed.
- Register for a Care-A-Cell account - you’ll need an account before you can place online commissary deposits or care-package orders.
- Log in and place your deposit or order - choose the option you need (deposit or a pre-packaged gift basket).
- Use provider support if you get stuck - you can call 1.800.622.8166 for a Care-A-Cell representative to assist you.
Note: If you need help setting up or using your account, Care-A-Cell support is available at 1.800.622.8166.
Here's something to know: if the inmate owes money to the jail, half of any deposit goes toward those fees first. That means less ends up available for commissary.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Choose your method: leave cash/money order in person (business hours or visitation) or use Care-A-Cell online
- ✓ If using a money order, make it payable to Calloway County Jail
- ✓ Write the inmate reference in the lower-left corner of the money order
- ✓ If using Care-A-Cell, register for an account before trying to deposit or order
- ✓ Keep your receipt or confirmation for your records
Reminder: Money orders that aren't payable to "Calloway County Jail" or don't include the inmate's name in the lower-left corner will be rejected.
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