Send Money at Lafayette County Detention Ctr, MS

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Family members can add money to an inmate's account at Lafayette County Detention Center using the on-site money kiosks. Since March 2020, the facility has had 19 kiosks total: two money kiosks and 17 video kiosks that support deposits and communications. If you cannot use a kiosk, other deposit options commonly available at jails include online deposit portals, walk-in retail cash payments, or mailed deposits. Deposited funds go into an inmate's commissary or trust account and are typically used for commissary purchases, phone time, laundry, or paying debts. Posting times vary by method. Sheriff East warns families not to give money over the phone due to scams.

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Quick Facts

  • Family members can use the facility's money kiosks to upload funds to an inmate's commissary account.
  • Since March 2020 the detention center installed 19 kiosks, including two money kiosks and 17 video kiosks.
  • Sheriff East warns families not to give money over the phone; a common scam involves callers claiming a family member has been arrested and demanding payment.
  • Deposited funds go into an inmate's commissary or trust account and can be used for commissary purchases, phone time, laundry, or to pay debts.

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Common Questions

How can I put money on an inmate's account at Lafayette County Detention Center?

Use the facility's on-site money kiosks to deposit directly to an inmate's commissary account. Other options commonly available at jails include online deposit portals, walk-in retail cash payments, or mailed deposits.

Does Lafayette County Detention Center have kiosks for deposits?

Yes. Since March 2020, the facility installed 19 kiosks in total, including two money kiosks and 17 video kiosks.

What scams should I watch for when sending money to an inmate at Lafayette County Detention Center?

Do not give money over the phone. Sheriff East warns that scammers may call claiming a relative has been arrested and demand payment.

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