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How to Add Money to an Inmate's Phone Account (and Why You Can't Mail Cash)

Want to keep phone calls going with your loved one? You'll need to use the deposit options the jail actually accepts. Mailing cash, checks, or any other form of money isn't one of them.

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Do not mail money: Christian County Jail does not accept monetary items in any form through the mail for an inmate’s trust fund or phone account. If you send cash or other money by mail, it will be returned to the sender.

The easiest way to add phone money is through the HomeWAV website. Look for the

If you do not use HomeWAV for deposits, the jail also lists Inmate Deposits as an online option for adding funds. This gives you another way to get money onto the account without coming to the facility.

You can also add money in person by using the HomeWAV kiosk located in the facility lobby. If you plan to make the trip just to deposit funds, it’s smart to confirm the kiosk is available before you go, since hours and access can vary.

At Christian County Jail, inmates place regular phone calls using HomeWAV Voice through the facility’s video visitation systems. Phones in the housing areas are available daily from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm, so that window is typically when calls can happen.

Call routing limit: HomeWAV Voice cannot place calls to pagers or internet phone numbers.

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