Sending Money to an Inmate at Clatsop County Jail: Mail vs. Lobby Kiosk

Mailing money? It has to be a cashier's check or money order. Those are the only mailed payment types the jail accepts for inmate funds.

Two things to avoid: Travelers Express Checks aren't accepted, and don't send cash through the mail. If you were planning on either, switch to a cashier's check or money order - or use the lobby kiosk for cash deposits.

Don't want to mail anything? The jail has a cash-deposit kiosk in the lobby. It's available 24 hours a day - handy if you can't make it during regular office hours.

• ✓ Bring photo identification - ID is required to use the lobby kiosk.
• ✓ Expect an extra fee - kiosk cash deposits incur a fee.

Personal checks aren't accepted for inmate accounts at Clatsop County Jail. Don't drop one in the mail - use a cashier's check or money order instead.

If someone does send a personal check, the jail holds it in the inmate's personal property until release. It won't count as a deposit while they're in custody.

1. Pick your method (mail or kiosk) - Mailing requires a cashier’s check or money order; the lobby kiosk allows cash deposits 24/7.
2. If you’re mailing money, use the right form - Send only a cashier’s check or money order.
3. Don’t mail what the jail won’t accept - Skip cash, Travelers Express Checks, and personal checks.
4. If you’re using the lobby kiosk, bring ID and plan for a fee - Photo identification is required, and the kiosk deposit comes with a fee.

The jail charges a fee to use the lobby kiosk, but the exact amount isn't published. Same goes for how quickly kiosk deposits post to an inmate's account. Call ahead to confirm before making the trip.