How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money is usually straightforward once you match the facility's exact payee and memo-line format. Here's how it works at Knox County Detention Center.
Money orders for commissary should be made out to the Knox County Detention Center, with the inmate's name on the memo line. Paying for an MRT book? The payee stays the same, but the memo line needs to read "(inmate name - MRT Book)" so it gets routed correctly.
The facility also lists a "Leave Money" option on its Inmate Services page (alongside things like Commissary and Mail). That's worth checking for the most current deposit method the jail is offering, whether it's an online option, a local drop-off process, or specific instructions.
Note: Use the exact payee and memo-line wording the facility lists. Small formatting errors can slow down or misroute a deposit. Fees, limits, and hours aren't covered here, so double-check the facility's "Leave Money" instructions before you send funds.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Get a money order.
- ✓ Make the money order payable to: Knox County Detention Center.
- ✓ For commissary deposits, write the inmate’s name on the memo line.
- ✓ For MRT book payments, write “(inmate name - MRT Book)” on the memo line.
If you'd rather not mail a money order, check the facility's Inmate Services page for the "Leave Money" link. That's where the jail directs families to its current deposit option, and it should spell out what information you'll need to complete the transaction.
What to Verify
- ✓ Confirm the money order payee should be written exactly as: Knox County Detention Center.
- ✓ Ask if the memo line should include anything besides the inmate’s name (for commissary).
- ✓ For MRT book payments, confirm the memo line format “(inmate name - MRT Book)” is still required.
- ✓ Verify the current submission process for money orders (where to send or how to drop off, and any handling rules).
- ✓ What the “Leave Money” link provides (online deposit instructions, a third-party deposit option, or on-site instructions).
- ✓ Any fees, deposit limits, and processing times connected to that option.
- ✓ Any required identifiers (for example, the inmate’s name format the system expects) so your deposit posts correctly.
Note: Vendor names, fees, hours, and step-by-step submission details aren't covered here. Check the facility's Inmate Services page (including "Leave Money") or contact the jail directly before sending money, especially if timing matters.
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