How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
At Harford County Detention Center in Maryland, inmates receive funds through an account set up at intake. You won't give cash directly to staff. To add money, use an approved deposit method: an on-site kiosk, the facility-approved vendor website or mobile app, a phone deposit system, or participating retail cash networks and lockboxes when available. Have the inmate's identifying information ready (usually an ID number or full name) so the money posts to the correct account. How fast it arrives depends on the method. Online, phone, and kiosk deposits tend to post fastest, while mailed or retail deposits can take longer. Transaction fees may apply, and you'll typically see the fee during checkout.
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Use one of the approved deposit channels: an on-site kiosk, the vendor website or app, a phone deposit system, or a participating retail cash network or lockbox when available. Fees and payment steps are typically shown during the transaction.
You'll need the inmate's identifying information, typically an inmate ID number or full name, to make sure the deposit goes to the right account. Follow the vendor's prompts carefully to avoid posting delays.
Timing depends on the method. Online, phone, and kiosk deposits tend to post quickly. Mailed or retail deposits usually take longer. Transaction fees may apply and are shown when you pay.
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