How to Send Money to an Inmate and What Happens to Funds at Kane County
Sending money to someone at Kane County is simple once you know the rules. Here's what the facility accepts, what to bring for in-person bond payments, and how leftover funds get paid out at release or transfer.
Kane County caps money orders at $50 each. Anything over that amount gets rejected. Need to send more? Just split it across multiple money orders, keeping each one at $50 or less.
Cash bonds are accepted at the Kane County Sheriff's Office every day of the year, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. That extended window makes it easier to handle bond outside typical business hours.
- ✓ Bring the bond in exact cash - only cash is accepted in person, and it must be the exact amount (no overage). Money orders, checks, and other forms of currency aren’t accepted.
- ✓ Bring a form of positive identification - everyone posting bond is required to show ID.
Detainees have a few options for phone calls: collect calls, pre-paid calling cards from the commissary, or funds deposited with the telephone vendor. One thing to know - every call is recorded, and both parties hear an announcement before the conversation starts.
At release or transfer, any remaining balance on a Detainee Funds Account gets loaded onto a debit card. The card is issued through Numi Financial - call 1-800-284-1990 if you need help with it.
For in-person help, head to the jail reception desk on the ground level at 37W755 Illinois Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175. Staff there can answer general questions about the facility.
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- ✓ If you mail a money order for detainee funds, keep each money order at $50 or less (over $50 won’t be accepted).
- ✓ If you’re posting a cash bond in person, you can do it 365 days a year, 7:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
- ✓ Bring exact cash only for bond (no money orders, checks, or other forms of currency; no overpayment).
- ✓ Bring positive identification when posting bond.
Heads-up: In-person bond payments are cash-only. Staff won't accept money orders or checks, and you need the exact amount. Also, all detainee phone calls are recorded - both parties hear an announcement before the call connects.
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