How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money to an inmate's account at Leon County Jail, use the public kiosk in the detention facility lobby. The jail stopped accepting deposits through the visitation lobby or by mail on December 15, 2008—stick to the facility's listed deposit methods. Want to send items instead of cash? Order care packages with snacks and personal-care products through iCareGifts.com or by calling 877-615-3296. For refunds, your request must include the inmate's name, inmate ID number, your residential address, and a daytime phone number. Submit it within 30 days. Mailed refunds take up to eight weeks. Card refunds requested by phone at 888-506-8407 process the same day—about 15 minutes.
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Getting a refund on unused money from an inmate debit phone account at Leon County Jail requires a written request. Submit it within 30 days — that's the deadline for records retention. Expect some wait time after mailing. Refunds can take up to eight weeks to arrive, so don't worry if it doesn't show up immediately.
Want to put money on someone's account at Leon County Jail? You've got a few options—but mail-in deposits aren't one of them.
Getting money onto an inmate's account can feel confusing—especially when different vendors handle different types of accounts. Leon County Jail offers three main ways to make a deposit: one in-person option and two through JPay.
Use the public kiosk in the detention facility lobby. The jail hasn't accepted deposits through the visitation lobby or by mail since December 15, 2008. For other approved options, follow the facility's listed deposit instructions.
Order care packages online at iCareGifts.com. You can also buy them by phone by calling 877-615-3296.
Send a refund request that includes the inmate’s name, inmate ID number, your residential address, and a daytime phone number, and make sure it’s received within 30 days. Refunds sent by mail can take up to eight weeks; to request a refund back to the credit/debit card on file, call 888-506-8407 for same-day processing (about 15 minutes).
Heading to Leon County Jail for the first time? The fastest way to avoid being turned away is to dress for the metal detector and bring the right ID. Here's what to know before you walk in.
No—Leon County Detention Facility does not accept packages or physical books for inmates. That includes items sent by private citizens as well as shipments from Amazon, USPS, or other delivery services. If you try to send books or a package anyway, it will be returned to the sender.
If you already know which Leon County Justice of the Peace court issued your ticket (JP1, JP2, or JP4), you can pay online using the official payment page for that court. Grab your citation or invoice before you start — you'll need to enter the details exactly as they appear.
