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Send Money at Harris County Jail - Lasalle

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Incarcerated people at Harris County Jail use an Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account. You can add money through approved online vendors, kiosks, monthly ACH debits, or by mailing a money order or cashier's check. Often, you'll need to be on the person's Approved Visitation or Telephone list before your deposit goes through—follow the jail's approved-sender steps first. Want to confirm a deposit arrived? The Inmate Trust Fund office can usually verify receipt, but they won't share full balances or transaction details with anyone except the inmate. Don't send cash or personal checks. Stick to accepted payment types and follow the centralized deposit instructions to avoid delays or returned funds. For phone funding when collect calls are restricted, Securus offers Advance Pay accounts—call 1-800-844-6591 for setup and video-visit account instructions.

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Quick Facts

  • Inmates have an Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account you can fund through approved vendors, kiosks, ACH debits, or mailed money orders/cashier's checks.
  • The Inmate Trust Fund office can confirm receipt of a deposit but generally will not release account balances or transaction details to anyone but the inmate.
  • You typically must be on the inmate's Approved Visitation or Telephone list before making deposits on their behalf.
  • Do not send cash or personal checks; use money orders or cashier's checks for mail deposits and follow centralized deposit instructions.
  • To receive inmate calls when collect is restricted, the called party can set up an Advance Pay account by contacting Securus at 1-800-844-6591.

Common Questions

How do I deposit money into an inmate's account at Harris County Jail?

Use approved online vendors, kiosks, or mail a money order or cashier's check following the facility's deposit instructions. You'll typically need to be on the inmate's Approved Visitation or Telephone list before a deposit will go through.

Can I mail cash or personal checks to an inmate at Harris County Jail?

No. Don’t mail cash or personal checks; they’re generally not accepted and may be returned. Use a money order or cashier’s check and follow the facility’s exact mailing instructions.

How can I receive calls from an inmate if collect calls are restricted?

Set up a Securus Advance Pay account so the inmate can call you when collect is blocked. Contact Securus at 1-800-844-6591 for Advance Pay setup and video-visit account details.

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