How to Put Money on an Inmate’s Account at Chatham County Jail (fees, limits, and options)

You have three main ways to add funds to an inmate’s account at Chatham County Jail: online through JailATM, in person using the deposit kiosks, or by mailing a money order or certified check. The kiosks are available to the public 24 hours a day, which makes them a practical option if you need to make a deposit after hours or on weekends.

Want to deposit from home? JailATM handles online transfers. Just know there's a $2.50 fee per transaction, so smaller deposits can feel pricier than expected.

Prefer handling it in person? The deposit kiosks are open 24 hours a day - no need to work around business hours. The same $2.50 fee applies, so consolidating deposits saves money compared to multiple small trips.

Mailing a money order or certified check works well if you're not in a hurry and want to skip the kiosk/online fee. Send it to Chatham County Sheriff's Office Finance and Accounting Services at 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA 31405. Include the inmate's full name and ID on the payment. Miss any of those details and it gets returned.

Chatham County Jail caps deposits at $300 per visitor, per inmate, per day. That means one person can put up to $300 on one inmate's account in a 24-hour period.

• ✓ Bonds (with supporting documents)
• ✓ Fines (with supporting documents)
• ✓ Child support payments (with supporting documents)
• ✓ Work release deposits (with supporting documents)

The deposit kiosks stay open 24 hours a day. No waiting for weekday windows - just show up whenever works for you.

Need to make a payment through staff instead of a kiosk? Check the current office or booth hours before heading over. Schedules change, and showing up to a closed window is frustrating.

When speed matters, online transfers and kiosks are your best bet - just factor in the $2.50 fee. If saving money is the priority and you can wait a few days, mail a money order or certified check. Address it exactly as required so it doesn't bounce back.

1. Buy a money order or certified check - make sure it’s ready to be mailed (not cash).
2. Address it to the Finance office - Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Finance and Accounting Services, 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA 31405.
3. Add the inmate’s identifying info - include the inmate’s ID number and full name in the address format.
4. Mail it carefully - if it isn’t correctly addressed in the required format, it will be returned to the sender.