How to Put Money on Someone's Account at Lamar County Jail (and What the Money Can Be Used For)
Putting money on someone's account at Lamar County Jail is straightforward once you pick the right account type. The key? Knowing the difference between canteen funds and phone funds — and understanding that transfers only go one direction.
At Lamar County Jail, you're choosing between two main options: adding money to a CANTEEN account or funding a PHONE account. Canteen funds cover commissary and kiosk purchases, and the incarcerated person can transfer money from their canteen balance to their PHONE account when needed. Phone funds are more restrictive - once money lands on the PHONE side, it can't be moved back to canteen. For calling, the jail offers an INMATE DEBIT setup that lets the incarcerated person call anyone they choose. There's also an option where you fund your own account so calls to your number are covered. Not sure which setup your loved one is using? Ask them before you deposit so the money actually goes where it's needed.
Heads up: Canteen funds can be transferred to the phone account by the incarcerated person - but phone funds cannot be transferred back to canteen.
To add money to a CANTEEN account by phone, call AccessCorrections at 1-866-345-1884.
Prefer to deposit online? Use AccessCorrections at www.accesscorrections.com for CANTEEN account deposits.
- ✓ Send a money order with a $3.00 processing fee.
- ✓ Include the facility name (Lamar County MS), the incarcerated person’s name, and their ID#.
- ✓ Mail it to: LAMAR COUNTY MS, P.O. BOX 12486, ST. LOUIS, MO 63132.
To fund a PHONE account by phone, call 1-877-618-3516.
For online PHONE deposits, use CSGPAY at www.csgpay.com.
Families also use RegentPay (RegentPay.com) or the Correct Solutions app to fund phone accounts.
PHONE funds cover calling costs. The INMATE DEBIT option lets the incarcerated person call anyone they choose, while the alternative setup only covers calls to your registered number. CANTEEN funds go toward commissary purchases. If your loved one needs phone money and you've already funded canteen, they can transfer those funds to their PHONE account. Just remember: once money is on the phone side, it stays there.
Transfer rule: The incarcerated person can transfer CANTEEN funds to their PHONE account, but PHONE funds cannot be transferred back to canteen.
Mailing a money order for canteen? Lamar County Jail charges a $3.00 processing fee. Other deposit methods have fees too - phone and online canteen deposits include processing charges. Plan for your total to be slightly higher than the amount you're trying to add.
Before submitting any deposit, double-check you're using the right vendor and account type. Phone deposits go through 1-877-618-3516 or CSGPAY (www.csgpay.com), with RegentPay and the Correct Solutions app as alternatives. Each provider has its own fees and checkout process, so confirm you've selected the correct facility and the right person before paying.
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