How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Lindsey State Jail limits who can add money to an inmate's trust account. Since Sept. 1, 2020, only senders on the inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. Don't mail trust fund deposits or personal mail to the facility address—deposits sent there won't be accepted. Mailing a trust deposit through the approved process? Use a money order or cashier's check and include the deposit slip the inmate provides. TDCJ also warns against sending funds to inmates you don't know. Be cautious of pen-pal situations where someone solicits money. Stick to official centralized deposit channels and follow vendor or kiosk rules.
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Sending money is one of the most common ways families support someone behind bars — but TDCJ has strict rules about who can deposit funds and how. Follow these guidelines so your money doesn't get delayed or rejected.
Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can deposit money for a Lindsey State Jail inmate (effective Sept. 1, 2020). Confirm you’re on the approved list before you try to send funds.
No. Don't send trust fund deposits or personal mail to the facility address—deposits sent there won't be accepted. If you mail a money order or cashier's check through the proper deposit process, include the deposit slip from the inmate.
For mailed trust deposits, use a money order or cashier’s check and include the inmate’s deposit slip. Don’t send cash or personal checks; use approved vendors or kiosks where available and follow their processing rules.
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