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Putting Money on an Inmate's Account at Lewis County Jail — Methods and the 80% Debt Rule

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Putting Money on an Inmate's Account at Lewis County Jail — Methods and the 80% Debt Rule

To add commissary funds for someone at Lewis County Jail, use the JailATM website (www.jailatm.com). This is the primary method for depositing money into an inmate's commissary account.

Need help with a deposit? If you run into problems using JailATM, you can call the JailATM helpline at 870-627-5476.

JailATM accepts Visa or MasterCard for Lewis County Jail commissary deposits.

Before you deposit, know about Lewis County Jail's

This policy also affects what happens at release. If the person still owes money when released, remaining commissary funds may be kept to cover the debt. Any balance still unpaid after incarceration can be turned over to a collection agency.

Putting Money on an Inmate's Account at Lewis County Jail — Methods and the 80% Debt Rule

If Problems

  • ✓ Call the JailATM helpline at 870-627-5476 if you’re having trouble making a deposit or getting it to go through.
  • ✓ Double-check that you’re using the JailATM website (www.jailatm.com) to place money on the inmate’s commissary account.

Reminder: Unpaid debt after incarceration can be referred to a collection agency.

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