How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Forsyth County Jail accepts bond payments in cash only—no money orders, business checks, or personal checks. Posting a property bond? Expect a $20 cash bond fee per charge plus a $20 lien fee (the lien fee is waived for bonds from other counties). For commissary, friends and family place orders through the Jail ATM website. Outside commissary packages aren't accepted, and inmates can receive one care package per week. To add money, use the jail lobby kiosk (credit, debit, or cash) or create an account on the Jail ATM site and select "send money now." Enter the inmate's booked name and ID exactly so funds reach the right trust account.
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Want to help someone at Forsyth County Jail? The process is straightforward once you know which methods the jail accepts. Here are the approved ways to add money and order commissary—so your deposit or order doesn't get rejected.
Helping someone at Forsyth County Jail with commissary? You have two ways to add money and one approved method for care packages. Here's how each works and what limits you'll need to plan around.
Bond payments at Forsyth County Jail must be made in cash; money orders, business checks, and personal checks aren’t accepted. Property bonds require a $20 cash bond fee per charge and a $20 lien fee, with the lien fee excepted for bonds from other counties.
You can deposit money at the jail lobby kiosk, which accepts credit, debit, and cash, or online through the Jail ATM website using the “send money now” option. Commissary orders must be placed through Jail ATM and are subject to a dollar limit set by the Jail Administrator.
The jail's published information highlights the lobby kiosk and online deposits via Jail ATM—mailed money orders aren't listed as an accepted method. If you use a vendor mailing option, follow the vendor's deposit instructions and include any required deposit slips.
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