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How Much Does It Cost to Message Someone at Placerville Jail?

Trying to message someone at Placerville Jail? The county lists per-message and per-photo fees, plus a couple of free-message allowances. Prices differ depending on who's sending, so double-check the current rates before you load money.

• 1 min read • eldoradocounty.ca.gov
How Much Does It Cost to Message Someone at Placerville Jail?

To send electronic messages and photos to someone at Placerville Jail, you'll use VendEngine/CorrectPay. You can access it through the CorrectPay website or download the CorrectPay mobile app - whichever works best for you.

Run into account issues or want to confirm current messaging costs? The inmate phone system vendor for Placerville Jail is NCIC Inmate Communications. You can reach their support line at (800) 943-2189.

How Much Does It Cost to Message Someone at Placerville Jail?

Messages you send to an inmate cost $0.25 per message, according to the county page.

Messages the inmate sends out cost more - $0.50 per message.

Sending a photo or document? Picture messages cost $0.35 each, separate from the regular text message fee.

There's a limited free option for replies. You can send a message to the inmate, and they can respond once for free.

Each inmate can also send one free outgoing message per week. If your loved one is watching their balance, this weekly freebie helps them stay in touch.

Note: Prices differ by direction - $0.25 for messages to the inmate, $0.50 for messages from the inmate. Before you pay, verify current rates inside CorrectPay/VendEngine or call NCIC Inmate Communications at (800) 943-2189.

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