How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Madison County Detention Center
Putting money on someone's account is straightforward once you know the deposit options and what information to include. Here are the approved ways to fund an inmate canteen account at Madison County Detention Center—plus the details that prevent delays and returns.
Madison County Detention Center accepts three ways to add funds: mailing a money order, depositing online through commissarydeposit.com, or using the kiosk in the front lobby. Cash and personal checks aren't accepted. Need funds available fast? The kiosk and online option are your best bets. Mailed money orders work too, but only if they're filled out correctly and sent to the right address.
Mailing a money order? Address it exactly like this: Madison County Detention Center Inmate Canteen Account 2935 Highway 51 Canton, MS 39046 Write the inmate's name on the money order itself so staff can match it to the correct account. Double-check the name before you mail it - it'll save you a lot of back-and-forth later.
Warning: Money orders without the inmate's ID number get returned. Verify the ID number before you mail anything.
Timing matters with mailed money orders. Anything posted after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday won't be available until the following week. If you're close to that cutoff and your loved one needs funds soon, use the kiosk or online deposit instead.
The kiosk in the front lobby is a solid option when you need the deposit to show up right away - kiosk deposits are available immediately.
Don't have the inmate's ID number? Hold off on sending that money order. It'll be returned without it.
Before mailing a money order, confirm you're using the right address. The inmate rules list the canteen account mailing address as 2935 Highway 51 in Canton, Mississippi - but the facility contact page shows a different street number for the Sheriff's Office (2941 U.S. Highway 51). Since those don't match, I'd recommend calling the Detention Center to verify the correct mailing address before you send anything.
- ✓ Check the inmate rules mailing address for the “Inmate Canteen Account” (2935 Highway 51, Canton, MS 39046)
- ✓ Check the facility contact page address listing (2941 U.S. Highway 51, Canton, MS 39046)
- ✓ Call the Detention Center to confirm where money orders should be mailed
- ✓ Send the money order only after you’ve confirmed the correct address
Find an Inmate at Madison County Detention
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
