Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Lake County Jail (IN)

Lake County Jail gives you three ways to add money to an inmate's account. The right choice depends on your schedule and how you want to pay. The Lake County Sheriff's Department accepts money orders Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturdays during visiting hours only. Need to deposit outside those times? A kiosk in the jail lobby runs 24/7 and takes cash or credit cards. Prefer handling it from home? Online deposits through GettingOut are processed by TouchPay Holdings, LLC (doing business as GTL Financial Services).

Want to deposit in person with a money order? Head to the Lake County Sheriff's Department. They accept money orders Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday hours are limited - money orders are only accepted during visiting hours, so plan accordingly.

• ✓ Bring the inmate’s full name and booking number/ID so the deposit goes to the right account
• ✓ Use a money order (this in-person option is money-order based)
• ✓ Keep your receipt for your records

The lobby kiosk is your most flexible option. It's available 24 hours a day and accepts both cash and credit cards. If you can't make it during the Sheriff's Department's money-order hours - or you need to deposit late at night - this is the way to go.

• ✓ Have the inmate’s correct name and booking number/ID ready before you start
• ✓ Bring cash or a credit card (the kiosk accepts both)
• ✓ Save the kiosk receipt in case you need to reference the transaction

Don't want to go to the jail in person? You can deposit online through GettingOut. The service is run by TouchPay Holdings, LLC (doing business as GTL Financial Services). This is usually the easiest route if you're not local or just want to handle it from your phone or computer.

1. Confirm the inmate’s exact information - have their full name and booking number/ID so your deposit lands on the correct account.
2. Pick the method that matches your schedule - money orders are accepted Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., and Saturdays only during visiting hours; the lobby kiosk is available 24/7; online deposits run through GettingOut/TouchPay.
3. Bring the right payment type - use a money order for the Sheriff’s Department option, or cash/credit for the lobby kiosk; online deposits are handled through the GettingOut/TouchPay system.
4. Save your receipt or confirmation - keep proof of payment, and if you have questions about timing, limits, or fees, verify those details with the provider or the jail before you try again.