Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Macomb County Jail (and the $400 Limit)

Overview

• ✓ Touchpay (available 24/7 with Facility Locator Number 748043)
• ✓ JPay deposits by phone at 800-574-5729
• ✓ In-person deposit kiosk in the Macomb County Jail lobby (cash or credit card)
• ✓ Money sent by mail is not accepted

Touchpay is one of the fastest options because it's available around the clock, every day of the week. You'll need the Macomb County Jail Facility Locator Number: 748043.

JPay lets you deposit by phone. Call 800-574-5729 and follow the prompts to add funds to the inmate's account.

JPay also has a smartphone app, which is handy if you need to manage deposits on the go.

If you're nearby, you can deposit in person at the kiosk in the Macomb County Jail lobby. It accepts both cash and credit cards.

Tablet funds are handled separately. On the Macomb County Jail inmate services page, you'll find a tablet vendor link where you can add money for tablet use. The same vendor also lets you send messages or photos to an inmate.

Macomb County Jail caps inmate account balances at $400. No account can hold more than that at any one time.

1. Keep the $400 cap in mind before you submit a deposit. If you are not sure how close the account is to the limit, start smaller rather than sending a large amount all at once.
2. Pick the deposit method that fits your situation. You can use Touchpay (Facility Locator Number 748043), call JPay at 800-574-5729, or use the lobby kiosk (cash or credit card).
3. Add money in smaller increments when you are unsure. That approach helps you avoid bumping into the $400 maximum balance while still getting funds onto the account when they are needed.

Have questions about inmate funds? Call 586-307-9542. Phone lines are open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.