How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Erie County Prison handles inmate deposits through Tech Friends, Inc. using JailATM (www.jailatm.com). You can add funds online or at a lobby kiosk—just follow the prompts and have the inmate's name and booking/ID number ready. Fees depend on how you pay: cash kiosk deposits cost $4.00, credit-card deposits up to $32.50 cost $3.25, and credit-card deposits of $32.51 or more are charged 10%. Want to send more than money? Trinity TakeOut offers "Fresh from the kitchen" meals, and Oasis provides inmate care packages. Deposited funds cover commissary purchases, phone and tablet use, and similar expenses. You'll get a receipt or account statement showing activity.
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Getting money and essentials to someone at Erie County Prison is straightforward once you know the vendors and fees. Here's the deposit platform, current fee structure, and phone numbers to call if something goes wrong.
Use JailATM online or the lobby deposit kiosk. Enter the inmate's full name and booking or facility ID when prompted, complete your payment, and keep your receipt.
Cash kiosk deposits have a $4.00 fee. Credit-card deposits up to $32.50 cost $3.25, and deposits of $32.51 and higher are charged 10%.
Yes. Trinity TakeOut offers “Fresh from the kitchen,” and Oasis provides inmate care packages for Erie County Prison, which friends and relatives can purchase for an inmate.
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