How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
There are a few ways to add funds for someone at Houston County Detention: online transfers through approved vendors, deposits at lobby kiosks or ATMs, or mailed money orders that include the facility's required voucher. For online or phone deposits, you'll need the state, facility name, and the inmate's name or ID. Double-check everything to avoid delays or returned payments. Keep in mind that deposited funds may go toward any outstanding debts on the inmate's account first. You also need to be on the inmate's approved sender or visitor list before sending money, and in-person transactions require readable identification. Using a false ID can get you removed from the facility. For civil process, send forms and payment to Houston County Sheriff's Office, 201 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. Fingerprinting costs $20 cash only and requires an appointment.
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You can send money through an approved online transfer vendor, a lobby kiosk or ATM deposit, or a mailed money order with the facility's voucher. Have the state, facility name, and the inmate's name or ID ready so the deposit gets credited correctly.
Yes. You must be on the inmate’s approved sender or visitor list before you can send money to their account.
Fingerprinting costs $20, cash only, and you need an appointment.
Need fingerprints taken through the Houston County Sheriff's Office? The Warrant Division handles this, but you'll need to plan ahead. The service is appointment-only, uses a digital Livescan machine (not ink), and costs a flat cash fee.
Most contact with someone at Houston County Detention goes through PayTel video visitation. Here's how it works and what to set up first so you don't waste time or money.
Sending money to someone at Houston County Detention Center depends on the facility's approved deposit system. The clearest published instructions available cover PayTel visitor accounts (used for video visitation), so you'll want to confirm which service handles commissary or trust deposits before you pay anything.
