How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Craven County Jail accepts online deposits through JailATM. Create an account at www.jailatm.com, select Craven County Jail, and choose the person you want to fund. In North Carolina, third-party vendors typically offer multiple payment methods: web/app payments, phone payments, lobby kiosks, and mailed money orders. Whichever option you use, enter the person's full booked name and inmate/account number exactly as shown. Follow the vendor's deposit form instructions carefully—mistakes can delay or reject payments. Deposited funds go into the inmate's trust/commissary account for purchases and approved debits. Any remaining balance gets returned when the person is released or transferred.
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Want to put money on someone's account at Craven County Jail? The facility uses JailATM for online deposits, so you can handle everything from home. Here's how to set it up and complete a deposit without the guesswork.
You can deposit online with JailATM by creating an account at www.jailatm.com, then selecting Craven County Jail and the inmate. Follow the vendor’s instructions and enter the inmate’s full booked name and account number exactly as shown.
Mailed money orders are a common deposit option in North Carolina. Follow the vendor's mailing instructions and include any required deposit slip. Don't add extras like letters, photos, or staples. Make the money order payable exactly as the vendor/NCDAC instructions specify.
Money you deposit is placed into the inmate’s trust/commissary account for purchases and approved debits. Any remaining balance is returned when the person leaves the facility or transfers to another facility.
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