How to Send Money to Chathom Jail, AL (AL)
Need to add funds to someone's account at Chatham County? You can deposit online through JailATM or use a kiosk at the jail.
Chatham County allows friends and family to add money to an inmate’s account online using JailATM.
Prefer not to go online? The jail has on-site deposit kiosks where you can add funds in person.
Note: Expect a $2.50 fee for each transaction when you add money to an inmate’s account.
JailATM accepts credit cards, debit cards, and bank accounts. Have your payment info ready before you start so you can finish in one session.
Deposited funds go to the inmate's commissary account. They can use the balance for personal items and snacks available through the jail's commissary.
Need help with the JailATM website? The Sheriff's Office doesn't handle that. Contact Tech Friends, Inc. at 870-627-5476, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Time.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Decide whether you will deposit online using JailATM or use the on-site deposit kiosk at the jail
- ✓ Have the inmate’s details ready so you can select the correct account
- ✓ Choose how you will pay (credit card, debit card, or bank account) if you are depositing online
- ✓ Complete the transaction and keep your confirmation information for your records
- Choose your deposit method - Use JailATM online, or use the on-site booking and deposit kiosk at the jail.
- Enter the inmate’s information - Carefully select the correct inmate account so the funds go where you intend.
- Pick your payment type (online deposits) - JailATM accepts credit cards, debit cards, and bank account transfers.
- Review the total and submit - Each transaction has a $2.50 fee, so double-check the final amount before you confirm.
Reminder: Each deposit costs $2.50, so making several small deposits will rack up fees quickly.
Having trouble with the deposit site? Contact Tech Friends, Inc. at 870-627-5476, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Time. The Sheriff's Office isn't responsible for the JailATM website, so the vendor is your best bet for technical issues.
- ✓ The current per-transaction fee (listed as $2.50 per transaction)
- ✓ Which payment methods are currently accepted for online transfers (credit card, debit card, or bank account)
- ✓ Whether the on-site booking and deposit kiosks are available when you plan to go
- ✓ That you are using the correct JailATM option for Chatham County
Trying to cover something specific? Confirm how funds are applied once they hit the account. Deposits go toward commissary purchases (personal items and snacks), but what's actually available to buy can vary.
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