How to Send Money to Herkimer County Correctional, NY (NY)

Sending money to someone at Herkimer County Correctional is pretty straightforward once you know the approved method and the exact information the facility requires. That said, policies can change, and small details matter (like how the inmate's name must be listed). Confirm the current process with the jail before you pay or mail anything.

Steps-to-follow

• ✓ Confirm the person’s full legal name and any ID or booking number the jail uses for deposits.
• ✓ Contact the facility and ask what deposit options are currently allowed (and which ones are not).
• ✓ Ask what information must be included with the payment so it posts correctly (name format, ID number, housing information, etc.).
• ✓ Verify whether the money is for commissary/account deposits, phone time, or another purpose, and whether each type has a different process.
• ✓ Follow the facility’s instructions exactly for how to address or label a payment, including any required payer information.
• ✓ Keep your receipt, confirmation number, or a copy of what you sent until the funds show up on the inmate’s account.
• ✓ If the funds do not post within the timeframe the jail gives you, follow up with the facility using your receipt or confirmation details.

Before sending funds, get clear answers on a few things so your money doesn't get delayed or rejected. Ask which payment methods are currently accepted and whether any are restricted by housing status. Find out the minimum and maximum amounts, any fees, and how long it typically takes for funds to post. You should also ask what happens if you make a mistake on the inmate information, and whether the facility returns rejected payments or applies them as a credit.