Putting Money on an Inmate's Account and Posting Bond at Marathon County Jail (kiosk, mail, JailATM, and the one phone call you must make)

All money deposited at Marathon County Jail goes into the inmate's account. Think of it as one central fund - whether you're adding spending money or handling other payments related to their stay.

If release is your priority, bond payments are accepted at Marathon County Jail 24 hours a day. That's a big deal when you're trying to act fast outside normal business hours.

When you deposit funds, the money goes into the inmate's account - but it doesn't always stay intact. The jail automatically collects on any debts the inmate owes, taking either 50% or 100% of your deposit depending on the type of debt.

You can deposit money at the kiosk in the Marathon County Jail lobby. The jail only accepts cash or credit cards - no checks or money orders at the kiosk.

Mailing money to Marathon County Jail is another option. This works well if you can't make it to the lobby, but plan ahead - mail takes time to arrive and process.

For a remote option, Marathon County Jail accepts deposits through JailATM online. If you do visit the jail in person for any reason, remember they only take cash or credit cards on-site.

• ✓ Deposit at the kiosk in the jail lobby
• ✓ Deposit through the mail to the jail
• ✓ Deposit online using JailATM
• ✓ If paying at the jail itself: bring cash or a credit card (only cash or credit cards are accepted)

Bond payments are accepted at Marathon County Jail around the clock - 24 hours a day. Cash and credit cards are both accepted when you pay in person.

Don't want to come to the jail? You can post bond online through JailATM. But there's a required step first - skip it, and the online payment won't go through.

1. Call the jail first - Ask an officer to set up the bond within the JailATM system so the online option works properly.
2. Confirm you’re using JailATM for bond (not a deposit) - JailATM can be used for online payments, including posting bond.
3. Submit the online bond payment - Once the bond is set up in JailATM, you can complete the payment through the system.
4. Factor in possible deductions on deposits - If you’re also adding spending money, be ready for debt collection of 50% or 100% of the deposit, depending on the debt.

Timing matters, especially in those first few days. Whether you use the lobby kiosk, mail, or JailATM, all funds land in the same inmate account. Pick the method that matches how quickly you need the money available.

For bond, you have two paths: pay at the jail any time of day, or pay online through JailATM. Going the online route? Call the jail first and have an officer set up the bond in JailATM - then complete your payment.