How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Cash found with an inmate at booking can be deposited into a kiosk account for commissary purchases. Adding money from outside? Deposits are typically handled through third-party vendors and may be available online, by phone, at retail cash-pay locations, through a lobby kiosk at the facility, or by mailing a money order. Fees are common, and posting times vary by method and provider—compare options before you send money. Whatever channel you use, enter the inmate's exact name and ID and complete any required deposit form so the funds apply to the correct account. Payment types (card, cash, or money order/cashier's check) depend on the method you choose.
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Cash found with an inmate at booking can be deposited into a kiosk account for commissary purchases at Etowah County Detention Center.
Common options include online or mobile deposits, phone deposits, retail cash-pay locations, a lobby kiosk at the facility, or mailing a money order. Follow the vendor’s steps and use the inmate’s correct name and ID so the money posts to the right account.
Yes—third-party vendors typically charge service fees, and processing speed can vary by deposit method and provider. Depending on the channel you choose, you may also see delays before funds are available.
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