How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Clatsop County Jail is straightforward once you know the rules. For mailed funds, the jail accepts only cashier's checks or money orders—never cash. Travelers Express checks aren't allowed either. Personal checks won't be processed; if one arrives, it gets held with the inmate's personal property until release. Want to deposit cash in person? Use the lobby kiosk, available 24 hours a day. A processing fee applies, and you'll need a valid photo ID. Some facilities also accept third-party vendors or online and phone deposits, so confirm what's available before sending money.
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Need to get money to someone at Clatsop County Jail? You've got two main options: mail an approved payment, or deposit cash at the lobby kiosk. Here's how they compare—and what the jail won't accept.
Clatsop County Jail accepts mailed funds only as a cashier’s check or money order. Do not mail cash, and Travelers Express checks are not allowed.
Yes. You can deposit cash at the lobby kiosk 24 hours a day, but a fee applies and you must present a valid photo ID to use it.
No. Personal checks are not accepted, and any personal check received will be held in the inmate’s personal property until the inmate is released.
Your first jail visit goes smoother when you show up with the right stuff—and nothing that'll get you turned away at the door. Here's what to know before heading to Clatsop County Jail.
Clatsop County Jail does more than hold people awaiting court or serving short sentences. The facility runs a work crew program that helps public agencies complete projects on a budget, offers fingerprinting services for employment needs, and handles emergency communications—including answering the National Warning System (NAWAS) radio for severe weather and tsunami warnings.
Getting a letter to someone at Clatsop County Jail is simple once you have the right address and know the rules. Here's the exact mailing address, plus the restrictions that most often cause mail to get delayed or sent back.
