How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Knox County Detention Center's guidance says commissary money orders should be made payable to "Knox County Detention Center" with the inmate's name on the memo line. For MRT book payments, write "MRT Book" plus the inmate's name on the memo line. The facility's inmate services page is the best place to confirm current deposit channels and step-by-step instructions for commissary, mail, visitation, and other services. Deposit options can vary by location, so posting times and accepted methods may differ. One important note: double-check before you mail anything. One source lists money orders among prohibited mail items, even though money-order payment instructions are also provided.
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Putting money on someone’s books at Knox County Detention is pretty straightforward, but two details surprise people: there’s a kiosk fee, and the facility splits deposits 50/50 between fees and commissary.
Make the money order payable to “Knox County Detention Center,” and write the inmate’s full name on the memo line.
Check before you mail it. Sources include both money order payment instructions and a list that flags money orders as prohibited in mail. Confirm the current rule on the facility's inmate services page or payment instructions first.
Use the facility’s inmate services page. It lists official links for commissary, mail, visitation, and other available services.
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