How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Money for someone at Hunt County Detention goes into an Inmate Trust Fund (commissary) account, which covers commissary purchases, phone time, and other expenses. In most Texas county systems, you can deposit through approved vendors, facility kiosks (when available), or by mailing a money order or cashier's check using the facility's centralized deposit instructions. You'll typically need to be an approved sender — for example, on the inmate's approved visitation or telephone list — before your deposit is accepted. Don't send cash or personal checks. Both are commonly rejected and returned. Vendors and kiosks often charge service fees and may take time to process. If a corporation is approved to deposit funds, check whether it must deposit cash or cash-equivalent instruments with the county treasurer.
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Use approved online vendors, facility kiosks (if available), or mail a money order or cashier's check following the facility's centralized deposit instructions. Make sure you're an approved sender — typically someone on the inmate's visitation or telephone list — before depositing. Expect service fees and processing time with vendor and kiosk payments.
No—don’t include personal letters with a money order, and don’t mail funds to the inmate’s facility address unless the deposit instructions specifically allow it. Follow the centralized deposit instructions exactly to avoid delays or returned payments.
Yes, sometimes. If a corporation is approved to deposit funds, county rules may require the corporation to deposit cash or the cash value of CDs/cashier’s checks with the county treasurer in a stated amount. Confirm the exact requirement before sending funds.
Looking up Hunt County jail records or court information online? Start with the Hunt County Tyler Portal. The Public Access site has a dedicated option for jail records, so you won't have to dig around figuring out where to begin.
Wondering if a bail bond company in Hunt County is legit? The county's own application packets give you a practical checklist of what licensed agents and companies have to submit.
Hunt County Detention holds in-person visits on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Those are your three options when scheduling.
