How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money for someone at Elkhart County Jail, use the lobby ATM-like kiosk or JailATM. The lobby kiosk accepts cash or credit/debit cards, prints a receipt, and posts funds immediately—no cash back. There's a $3.75 convenience fee per transaction, charged for every $100 deposited. No deposit cap on the kiosk. You can also fund an account online through JailATM using a credit or debit card. Create a JailATM account with an email address to get started. Money orders are no longer accepted. Some facilities offer website, mobile app, or phone deposits too—check the facility's payments page for all available options and posting times.
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Elkhart County Jail offers two ways to add money to an inmate's account: the ATM in the jail lobby or online through JailATM. Which one makes sense depends on convenience and how the fees stack up for the amount you're sending.
Elkhart County Jail gives you two ways to add money to an inmate's account: a lobby kiosk or online through JailATM. Here's how each works so you can choose what makes sense for your situation.
You can deposit money at the lobby ATM-like kiosk using cash or a credit/debit card; funds post immediately and you’ll get a printed receipt. You can also add funds through JailATM with a credit/debit card after creating an account with an email address. Money orders are no longer accepted.
The lobby ATM charges a $3.75 convenience fee per transaction. The fee is imposed for every $100 deposited.
No. Elkhart County Jail no longer accepts money orders for deposits. Use the lobby kiosk or JailATM with a credit/debit card instead.
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Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Center offers free video calls through Ameelio Connect. Parents, legal guardians, and other approved contacts can use the service—but you'll need to register for an Ameelio account and get approved first.
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