How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Add money to a Lewis County Jail inmate's commissary account through JailATM at www.jailatm.com. Need help? Call the JailATM helpline at 870-627-5476. Deposits accept Visa and MasterCard. One important note: the jail deducts 80% of incoming funds toward any fees or debts the inmate owes until those balances are paid. Any remaining balance at release may be kept to satisfy debt, and unpaid amounts may go to collections. For phone account deposits, use HomeWav online, the onsite kiosk, or call 314-764-2872. There's a $1.00 fee per deposit and a $250 maximum per transaction.
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Getting a call from jail can catch you off guard the first time—especially with that automated recording at the start. Here's what the prompt means, how call monitoring works, and three ways to add funds so calls go through.
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.
That first jail call can catch you off guard. Lewis County Jail uses HomeWav, and you'll hear a recorded prompt with a few options. Here's what to expect and three ways to add money so your loved one can keep calling.
Use JailATM at www.jailatm.com, or call the JailATM helpline at 870-627-5476 for help with the deposit process. Deposits accept Visa and MasterCard. Have the inmate’s full name and booking or ID number ready so funds credit correctly.
Yes. Lewis County Jail applies 80% of incoming funds to any fees or debts the inmate owes until they’re paid. Remaining funds at release may be affected, and unpaid debt may be referred to collections.
Add phone funds through Homewav online, at the jail’s onsite kiosk, or by calling 314-764-2872. There’s a $1.00 fee to add funds and a $250 maximum per transaction.
Before you make the trip, double-check the schedule. The Lewis County Jail lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Plan your arrival within those hours.
Visiting someone in jail can feel overwhelming the first time. Lewis County Jail offers a free weekly lobby visit—here's how it works and what to bring so you don't get turned away at check-in.
To add money to someone's commissary account at Lewis County Jail, go to www.jailatm.com. It's the deposit method the jail uses, and it's the fastest way to get funds to your loved one.
