How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Crittenden County Jail (and why some of it may be taken for jail debt)
Putting money on someone's account at Crittenden County Jail is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how to make deposits, when commissary arrives, and the jail debt rule that can take a chunk of what you send.
Two things matter most when helping someone at Crittenden County Jail with commissary: picking the right deposit method and understanding why the full amount might not be available to spend. Below you'll find the three ways to deposit (kiosk, phone, and MyCarePack online), when deliveries happen, and how the jail's debt policy can reduce what actually reaches the account.
The lobby kiosk lets you deposit in person. It accepts cash and credit/debit cards. Bring the inmate's booking number - that's how the system matches your deposit to the right account.
Prefer to call? Dial 1-866-394-0490 and follow the prompts to add funds.
Online deposits go through MyCarePack. Select the correct state and facility, enter the inmate's booking number, and pay with a card.
- Start on MyCarePack and choose the location - select the state and the facility for Crittenden County Jail before you do anything else.
- Pick what you’re sending - choose the commissary/deposit option you want to purchase.
- Identify the inmate - enter the inmate’s information; you’ll need their booking number.
- Sign in or create an account - MyCarePack will prompt you to log in or set up an account.
- Enter payment details and submit - provide your credit card information and complete the transaction.
Tip: Before you hit submit, double-check that you selected the correct state and facility on MyCarePack. Fixing a wrong selection after payment can be a headache.
Commissary orders can be placed any day of the week - handy if you need to get money on an account quickly or you're ordering from out of town.
Orders go in anytime, but deliveries arrive on Tuesdays and Fridays. If timing matters, plan your deposit around those days so your loved one can shop sooner.
Here's what catches many families off guard: if the inmate owes money to the jail, up to half of any deposit can be applied to that debt. You might do everything right and still see less available for commissary because part of your deposit went toward what's owed.
Example: If you deposit $100 and the inmate owes a jail debt, up to $50 of that deposit may be applied to the debt, leaving up to $50 available on the account.
Don't try to sidestep the debt rule by putting money into another inmate's account. If someone gets caught doing this, the jail can freeze all involved accounts for up to 30 days - or the inmate can face 45 days in disciplinary segregation.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Have the inmate’s booking number ready before you use the lobby kiosk or MyCarePack.
- ✓ On MyCarePack, confirm you selected the correct state and facility before you pay.
- ✓ If timing matters, try to deposit ahead of the Tuesday/Friday commissary delivery days.
Fees: The available information doesn’t list current fees for kiosk, phone, or online transactions. Check the MyCarePack checkout screen or ask the facility for the most up-to-date costs before you submit a payment.
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