How to Send Money to Dallas County Jail, IA (IA)

Dallas County Jail treats money in any form as contraband. If you send cash or a check, it won't be handed to the inmate. Instead, the jail posts it to their account, where they can access it through the facility's normal process.

You can add funds online, by phone, or at a kiosk inside the jail. Whichever method you choose, you'll need the inmate's name or ID number to complete the deposit.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Get the inmate’s full name and their ID number before you start
• ✓ Choose a deposit method: online, by phone, or the kiosk at the Dallas County Jail
• ✓ Enter the inmate’s name or ID number exactly as required so the deposit posts to the right account
• ✓ Save your confirmation or receipt information for your records

Deposit options can change, so confirm the current process before you pay. Check which online and phone options are active, whether the on-site kiosk is available, and exactly what information they need to match the deposit to the right person (name, ID number, and the format they require).

Since funds go into the inmate's account rather than being delivered as cash, ask how deposits appear once received. It's also worth confirming whether the jail applies any limits, holds, or processing delays before the money becomes available.

• ✓ Which deposit methods are currently accepted (online, phone, kiosk)
• ✓ What inmate information is required (name, ID number, and the exact format)
• ✓ How long it typically takes for money to post to the inmate’s account
• ✓ Any deposit minimums or maximums
• ✓ Any fees tied to the deposit method you choose
• ✓ Whether any holds or restrictions apply before the inmate can spend the funds