Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money to someone at Medina County Jail is straightforward once you know the options. Here are the current ways to add funds, plus a few things to double-check before you pay.
Send Money and Commissary at Medina County Jail, OH.
Review available deposit, commissary, money order, and online payment information for sending money to an inmate at Medina County Jail, OH.
Overview
You can add money to an inmate's account at Medina County Jail using JPAY.com, the JPAY mobile app, or the kiosk in the Medina County Sheriff Office lobby. Deposits go into the inmate's trust or commissary account. Inmates typically use these funds for commissary purchases, phone time, hygiene items, or facility charges. Have the inmate's full name and ID number ready when you pay. If you're trying to cover phone costs specifically, prepaid options like Securus AdvanceConnect let you add funds to a Securus Debit account for calling services at this location. Do not send checks, money orders, packages, or certified mail to the Digital Mail Center. Those items aren't accepted and will be returned. Fees may apply and vary by provider.
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Quick Facts
- Friends and family can add funds via JPAY.com, the JPAY mobile app, or the kiosk in the Medina County Sheriff Office lobby.
- Packages, certified mail, checks, and money orders are not accepted by the Digital Mail Center and will be returned to the sender.
- Securus AdvanceConnect is a prepaid calling option that lets you add funds to an incarcerated contact’s Securus Debit account for calling services.
- CCW application fees are stated as nonrefundable and applicants should consult the sheriff for acceptable payment methods.
Send Money and Commissary Guides
Common Questions
How can I add money to an inmate's account at Medina County Jail, OH?
Use JPAY.com, the JPAY mobile app, or the kiosk in the Medina County Sheriff Office lobby. Have the inmate’s full name and ID number ready before you start.
Can I mail a money order or check to the Digital Mail Center for an inmate?
No. The Digital Mail Center does not accept packages, certified mail, checks, or money orders, and those items will be returned to the sender.
Will I be charged fees to add money to an inmate's account?
Yes. Deposit vendors typically charge convenience or processing fees, and amounts vary by provider.
Other Guides for Medina County Jail, OH
Committing Yourself to Medina County Jail: Step-by-Step Checklist (what to bring and what to expect)
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Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Staying in touch with someone at Medina County Jail usually comes down to three things: mail (which gets digitized), video visits, and putting money on their account for commissary and phone time. Here are the facility-specific basics, plus the steps that tend to save families the most time.
How to Send Mail to Someone at Medina County Jail (after July 15, 2024)
Starting July 15, 2024, Medina County Jail stopped accepting personal mail directly. Personal mail now has to go through the Securus Digital Mail Center (DMC) using the exact addressing format the jail provides. If you send it the old way—or leave off key details like the incarcerated person’s ID number—your mail can be delayed or returned.
