How to Send Money to Hillsborough County Jail, FL (FL)

At Hillsborough County Jail, money you send goes into the inmate's individual account. But don't assume it's immediately available for commissary. All deposits are first applied to any outstanding debts, including fees from previous incarcerations. Only what's left after that becomes available for canteen purchases.

Want to check a balance or see what was spent? You won't have much luck. The jail won't discuss an inmate's personal account information with anyone except the inmate themselves. The inmate does have a way to request details about their own account from inside.

Most people add money so their loved one can use commissary (canteen). Commissary orders are available to inmates at Hillsborough County Jail, and canteen deliveries happen twice during the week. You can also order care packages through iCare (online or by phone). Those packages are limited to one per week and may be affected by restrictions on the inmate's account.

1. Gather the required information - You will need the facility locator number (233619), the inmate booking number entered without dashes, and the inmate’s name.
2. Make the deposit using TouchPay - Hillsborough County Jail allows you to fund an inmate’s account through TouchPay.

• ✓ Expect a convenience fee when you use TouchPay.
• ✓ Remember deposits are applied to outstanding debts first (including fees from previous incarcerations), then any remaining balance can be used for canteen purchases.

Before you submit a payment, double-check a few things. Make sure you're using TouchPay and confirm the current convenience fee. Verify the facility locator number (233619), and enter the booking number without dashes along with the inmate's name. Even small formatting errors can cause delays or failed deposits.

If you're depositing money for commissary, ask the inmate whether they have any outstanding debts first. At Hillsborough County Jail, deposits satisfy outstanding debts (including fees from previous incarcerations) before any money becomes available for canteen purchases. Also, set expectations about account updates: the facility won't share the inmate's personal account details with anyone except the inmate.

If your goal is helping with food, hygiene, and other basics, confirm how commissary and care packages work for your loved one's housing and status. Commissary deliveries happen twice during the week. iCare care packages are limited to one per week and can be blocked by inmate restrictions.