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How to put money on an inmate's account at Frederick County Detention Center (kiosks and SmartDeposit)

Adding commissary money for someone at Frederick County Detention Center? You have two options: the lobby kiosks or SmartDeposit online.

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How to put money on an inmate's account at Frederick County Detention Center (kiosks and SmartDeposit)

Frederick County Detention Center doesn't accept money orders or cashier's checks by mail. Funds sent this way will be returned, so stick with one of the approved deposit methods below.

You have two ways to fund an inmate's commissary account: use the kiosks in the Visitation lobby, or deposit online through SmartDeposit. These are the only methods that will actually get money into the account.

How to put money on an inmate's account at Frederick County Detention Center (kiosks and SmartDeposit)

The in-person option is the commissary kiosks in the Visitation lobby. They accept cash or credit cards. I'd recommend bringing cash or a credit card specifically - debit cards may not work, and payment rules are enforced strictly.

  • ✓ Bring $5 bills or larger (no bills less than $5.00)
  • ✓ Don’t bring coins (coins aren’t accepted)

Heads up: If you’re paying by credit card at the kiosk, the billing address on the card must match the address on your driver’s license.

Can't make it to the facility? You can deposit commissary funds online through SmartDeposit. Create an account (or log in if you have one), add the inmate as your recipient, and submit your deposit.

Tip: When you add a recipient in SmartDeposit, double-check you’ve selected the correct inmate before you finalize the deposit.

Don’t mail funds: The detention center does not accept money orders or cashier’s checks mailed to the facility.

The most common kiosk issue? A card/address mismatch. If you're paying by credit card, the billing address must match the address on your driver's license. If they don't match, the transaction won't go through.

Online deposits are convenient, but take a second to verify you've selected the right inmate before hitting submit. A quick double-check in SmartDeposit saves headaches later.

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