How to Send Money to Facility
Getting money onto someone's account is straightforward once you know which method to use. Here are the options for Lawrence County Jail (TN), plus a few quick checks that can save you time and avoid returned payments.
Phone, online, and lobby kiosk deposits at this facility are processed by an electronic funds company. The commissary doesn't set fees for these deposits and won't answer questions about them. If you need fee details, look for that information during the deposit process or contact the processor directly.
If you are depositing in person, there is a kiosk in the jail lobby you can use for commissary deposits. The kiosk accepts debit cards, credit cards, and cash.
Release procedures affect how leftover funds are returned. According to facility guidance, if the account balance exceeds $3.95 at release, funds can be transferred to a MasterCard debit card for a $3.95 fee per card. The maximum balance per card is $9,500. If someone has more than that, multiple cards are issued. Funds typically become available within about 10 minutes after swiping the card at the booking kiosk. Confirm current release procedures when the time comes, since steps and limits can change.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Add funds online through VendEngine’s website, or by phone by calling 855-VendEng (855-836-3364).
- ✓ Deposit in person using the lobby kiosk (debit card, credit card, or cash).
- ✓ Send a U.S. Postal Service money order by mail, made payable to Chilton Vending. On the memo line, clearly write the recipient’s name, ID number, and county.
- ✓ If you mail a money order, only properly completed U.S. Postal money orders (with the required identifying information) are deposited. The facility states these are deposited by 8:00 p.m. each Monday, and other money orders are returned to the sender.
Before sending funds, confirm you have the correct VendEngine contact information for this facility. Since electronic deposits (phone, online, and kiosk) go through their processor and the commissary won't answer fee questions, VendEngine is your point of contact for fees, processing times, and deposit support.
Planning to use the lobby kiosk? Confirm it's available when you plan to visit and that it still accepts your payment type (debit card, credit card, or cash). The kiosk is in the lobby, but access can depend on how the lobby is operating that day.
Mailing a money order: The facility requires U.S. Postal money orders payable to Chilton Vending. The memo line must include the recipient's name, ID number, and county. Properly completed USPS money orders are deposited by 8:00 p.m. each Monday. Other money orders are returned to sender.
Helping someone plan for release? Double-check the current payout options beforehand. Facility guidance describes a $3.95 per-card fee to transfer funds to a MasterCard debit card, with a minimum balance threshold (more than $3.95) and a per-card maximum of $9,500. Multiple cards are issued if needed, and funds are usually available within about 10 minutes of swiping at the booking kiosk. Confirm these details when the person is actually processing out, since release procedures can change.
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