How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
If you need to put money on an inmate account at Hempstead County Jail, start with one important warning: the jail's contact page says email isn't monitored 24/7 and plain-text email isn't secure. Don't send sensitive payment details by email. Call the office or 911 for urgent matters. Facility-specific deposit instructions weren't available, but most jails offer a few standard ways to add funds: online payment portals, lobby kiosks or windows, mailed money orders, or commissary/vendor systems. You'll typically need the inmate's state and facility, plus either their booking/ID number or full name to complete a deposit. Credit or debit cards are commonly accepted for portals or kiosks. Money orders are often accepted, while personal checks frequently aren't. Funds usually go to commissary purchases and may be applied to fees or debts.
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You’ll typically need the inmate’s state and facility, plus either their booking/ID number or their full name. If you’re using a portal or kiosk, have your payment account details ready, too.
Common options include online payment portals, lobby kiosks or windows, mailed money orders, and vendor or commissary systems. Many facilities take credit or debit cards for portal or kiosk payments and accept money orders. Personal checks are frequently not accepted.
No. The facility's contact page says email isn't monitored 24/7, and urgent matters should be handled by calling the office or 911. Plain-text email isn't secure and shouldn't be used for confidential or sensitive personal information.
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