Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money to someone at Chatham County Jail is straightforward once you pick a method. You can mail a money order or certified check, or add funds online through JailATM.
Send Money and Commissary at Chatham County Jail, GA.
Review available deposit, commissary, money order, and online payment information for sending money to an inmate at Chatham County Jail, GA.
Overview
You have a few options for adding money to an inmate's account at Chatham County Jail. Deposit online through JailATM, or use the public deposit kiosks in the jail lobby (available 24 hours a day). Each transaction through JailATM, a kiosk, or an ATM carries a $2.50 fee. If you prefer mail, send a money order or certified check addressed to Finance and Accounting Services, 1050 Carl Griffin Drive. The daily deposit limit is $300 per visitor, per inmate, unless you're paying bonds, fines, child support, or work-release and provide supporting documents. When someone is released, any remaining balance gets loaded onto a debit card. Bonding and refunds follow separate rules, including a $20 non-refundable bonding fee and document validation for cash bond refunds (typically ready after two business days).
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Quick Facts
- Mailed money orders or certified checks for deposit must be addressed to Finance and Accounting Services, 1050 Carl Griffin Drive.
- Friends and family can add money online at JailATM; the Sheriff's Office is not responsible for that website.
- Deposit kiosks in the jail lobby are open and accessible to the public 24 hours a day.
- There is a $2.50 fee for each inmate account transaction made via JailATM, kiosk, or ATM.
- The maximum daily deposit per visitor per inmate is $300, with exceptions for bonds, fines, child support, or work-release payments with supporting documents.
Send Money and Commissary Guides
How to Send Money to Someone at Chatham County Jail (addresses, fees, limits, and what happens at release)
There are three ways to put money on someone's account at Chatham County Jail: deposit online through JailATM, use the public deposit kiosks (available 24/7), or mail a money order or certified check. Online deposits go through the JailATM website, and the Chatham County Sheriff's Office states it is not responsible for that site. If you're mailing funds, address them to the Sheriff's Office Finance and Accounting Services and include the inmate's ID number and full name.
How to Send Money to Someone at Chatham County Jail (Online, Kiosk, Money Order)
Putting money on someone's account at Chatham County Jail? You've got three options: online through JailATM, in-person at a deposit kiosk, or by mailing a money order or certified check. Here's how each method works—and what to watch for so your deposit actually goes through.
Common Questions
How can I add money to someone at Chatham County Jail?
You can add money online through JailATM, use the deposit kiosks in the jail lobby (available 24 hours a day), or mail money orders or certified checks. Mailed deposits should be addressed to Finance and Accounting Services, 1050 Carl Griffin Drive.
Is there a fee to deposit money to an inmate's account at Chatham County Jail?
Yes. Each inmate-account transaction made via JailATM, kiosk, or ATM has a $2.50 fee.
How much can I deposit per day for an inmate at Chatham County Jail?
The maximum daily deposit per visitor per inmate is $300. Exceptions apply for bonds, fines, child support, or work-release payments when you provide supporting documents.
How do I get a cash bond back from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office?
For an in-person cash bond refund, you must be the person who paid the bond. Bring a current government photo ID and a certified copy of the court disposition signed by a judge or clerk. For a mail request, submit the Affidavit and Claim for Refund form along with a photo ID and certified proof of disposition, signed before a notary. Refunds are typically ready for pickup after two business days once all original required documents are received and validated.
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