How to Send Money to Someone at Martinez Detention Facility: Accepted Methods and Common Mistakes
Sending money to someone at Martinez Detention Facility is straightforward—but small mistakes can delay funds or get your payment returned. Here's what's accepted, how to fill everything out correctly, and what happens when something doesn't meet the rules.
Martinez Detention Facility accepts money orders and cashier's checks for inmate deposits. Stick with one of those two options - anything else will be rejected or delayed.
Make the money order or cashier's check out to "Office of the Sheriff." Write the inmate's name and booking number on the front so staff can match the funds to the right account.
Double-check the payee line and ID details. If the payment isn't made out to the Office of the Sheriff - or it's missing the inmate's name and booking number - it won't be deposited. Instead, it gets sealed in the inmate's property.
Don’t send cash or a personal check. If you do, the facility will return the entire envelope and everything inside it back to the sender.
Using the right payment type isn't enough - it also has to be filled out correctly. A money order or cashier's check that isn't made out to the Office of the Sheriff, or that's missing the inmate's name and booking number, will be sealed in the inmate's property rather than deposited. If the inmate is released, the payment gets returned to the sender.
Card Options
- ✓ Kiosks located in the lobby at the Martinez Detention Facility
- ✓ Telephone deposit using a credit or debit card at 1-866-0460
- ✓ Online deposit through the SmartDeposit website
Quick tip: Have your card information and the inmate's booking number ready before using the kiosk, phone line, or online deposit site.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Double-check the inmate’s name and booking number before you send anything
- ✓ Make money orders and cashier’s checks payable to the “Office of the Sheriff”
- ✓ Use money orders or cashier’s checks (don’t send personal checks or cash)
- ✓ Keep your receipt and a copy of the payment details in case you need to track or dispute a deposit
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