How to Send Money to Coffee County Jail (TN)

If you search for payment options in Coffee County, you might come across the Coffee County Trustee's office. That office handles property tax collection for the county. It has nothing to do with jail inmate accounts or commissary deposits, so don't confuse the Trustee's tax payment methods with sending money to someone who's incarcerated.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm directly with Coffee County Jail which system handles inmate money (the jail itself, a commissary vendor, or another county office).
• ✓ If you are referred to the Coffee County Trustee for a specific payment question, remember the Trustee’s verified function is collecting Coffee County real and personal property taxes, not general jail account management.
• ✓ Ask what identifying details the jail requires so your money posts to the right person (for example, full name and booking information).

• ✓ Ask whether the jail allows partial deposits if you cannot send the full amount you planned.
• ✓ Ask whether any “interest,” late charges, or balance-related add-ons ever apply to inmate accounts (do not assume tax rules carry over).
• ✓ Confirm what happens if a deposit is made incorrectly (rejected, returned, held, or applied to a different balance).

1. Confirm the accepted deposit methods: Ask Coffee County Jail how money can be added to an inmate’s account and what information must be included so it is credited correctly.
2. Ask whether any county office is involved: Specifically ask if the Coffee County Trustee has any role in inmate deposits, or if the Trustee only handles county tax collection.
3. Verify payment rules before you send funds: Check whether partial deposits are accepted and whether there are any balance-related rules you should know about.
4. Get the “fine print” in plain language: Before you pay, ask about any fees, posting times, limits, and what happens if the inmate is released or transferred.