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Send Commissary at Fairfax County Adult Det Center, VA.

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center accepts deposits a few different ways. The on-site lobby kiosk takes cash or credit-card deposits. The facility's money safe accepts money orders and cashier's checks only. Make checks out to the inmate's full name and include the inmate number. Personal checks and loose cash are not accepted. You can also add funds online through the SmartInmate portal with a credit card. Vendor fees apply, and deposits typically post within 72 hours. Keep in mind that inmates are charged a $2 per day incarceration fee, which affects their account balance. After release, the Sheriff's Office mails a check for any remaining balance seven days later. Anyone who leaves owing fees will be billed. Account details stay confidential unless the inmate completes a release-of-funds form.

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Quick Facts

  • The lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit cards; the facility’s money safe accepts money orders and cashier’s checks but not personal checks or cash.
  • You can deposit online using SmartInmate; the vendor charges a fee and deposits typically post within 72 hours.
  • Inmates are charged $2 per day of incarceration to offset housing costs.
  • The Sheriff’s Office mails any remaining account balance to the inmate seven days after release; inmates who leave owing fees are billed seven days after release.
  • Information about an inmate’s finance account is private and will only be released to the inmate unless the inmate completes a release‑of‑funds form.

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How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Fairfax ADC (Kiosk, Money Safe, and Online)

Putting money on an inmate’s account at the Fairfax Adult Detention Center (ADC) comes down to three options: the lobby kiosk, the lobby money safe, or an online credit card payment. The kiosk in the ADC lobby takes cash and credit cards, which can be the fastest option if you’re already at the building. The money safe is for money orders and cashier’s checks made out to the inmate’s full name. If you’d rather pay from home, you can make an online credit card payment through smartinmate.com — just plan for a vendor fee on top of the amount you deposit.

Common Questions

How can I add money to an inmate’s account at Fairfax ADC?

You can deposit money at the lobby kiosk using cash or a credit card, or drop a money order or cashier's check in the facility's money safe. Online deposits through SmartInmate are another option. Expect a vendor fee and allow up to 72 hours for funds to become available.

Can I mail a personal check or cash for an inmate at Fairfax ADC?

No. The money safe accepts only money orders and cashier’s checks, not personal checks or cash. Make the funds out to the inmate’s full name and include the inmate number.

What happens to an inmate’s account balance when they are released from Fairfax ADC?

Seven days after release, the Sheriff's Office mails the inmate a check for any remaining balance. If the inmate leaves owing fees, they'll be billed at that same seven-day mark.

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