How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Madison County Detention offers a few ways to fund an inmate's canteen account: mail a money order to the detention center canteen account at 2935 Highway 51, deposit through the facility's online system, or use the lobby kiosk. Canteen orders run weekly with a Friday 8:00 am cutoff. Orders placed by then are delivered the following Tuesday. If someone is released with money still on their account, the detention center mails the remaining balance by check to their home address within 7 to 14 business days—provided they gave a correct mailing address. For long-distance deposits or commissary and phone options, use the vendor portal listed by the facility or the lobby kiosk to find the inmate and select the service you need.
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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.
You can mail a money order to the detention center canteen account at 2935 Highway 51. You can also add funds through the facility’s online deposit option or at the lobby kiosk.
The commissary (canteen) cutoff is Friday at 8:00 am. Orders placed after that cutoff roll into the next weekly cycle and won’t be delivered the following Tuesday.
Remaining funds are mailed by check to the inmate’s home address within 7 to 14 business days after release. The inmate has to provide a correct mailing address for the check to be sent.
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At Madison County Detention Center, pre-certification isn't just a formality — it's required. The inmate must register you first, and only people on that pre-certified list can enter the visitation area. Show up without being on the list? You'll be turned away, even with valid ID and perfect timing.
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