How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Money you send to someone at Joliet Treatment Center typically goes into a trust or commissary account. The facility may apply deposits to outstanding fines, fees, or other court-ordered obligations before any funds become available for commissary or phone use. Deposits are commonly made through approved online vendors, lobby or visitation kiosks, retail payment agents, or by mailing a payment to the facility's approved vendor. Confirm which options are accepted before you send money. Many facilities use real-time account systems where purchases and payments post automatically, but new deposits can still be pulled toward existing debts. Electronic deposits usually post faster than mailed payments, and transfers between facilities can delay availability. Always include the incarcerated person's full name and booking/ID number or date of birth.
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You can usually add funds through approved online vendors, lobby kiosks, retail payment agents, or by mailing payment to the approved vendor. Confirm which methods are accepted, and include the person’s full name plus their booking/ID number or date of birth.
It depends on the vendor and deposit method. Electronic deposits typically post faster than mailed payments, and transfers between facilities or vendor processing windows can add delays.
Often, yes. Facilities commonly apply new deposits to existing debts or court-ordered obligations first, reducing what's available for commissary or phone use. If you need the money available for a specific purpose, double-check the recipient details and account activity.
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