Three Ways to Add Money to an Inmate's Account at Middle River Regional Jail

Want to add funds without paying a third-party fee? The lobby kiosk is your best bet. Middle River Regional Jail has a fee-free kiosk right in the jail lobby - cash only. The screen guides you through each step, so there's no guesswork.

Here's the good news: the jail lobby is open 24 hours a day, every day. You can use the kiosk evenings, weekends, whenever works for you.

• ✓ Keep your kiosk receipt somewhere safe until you see the funds show up.
• ✓ If you’re depositing more than once, write down the date and amount for each deposit.
• ✓ Take a clear photo of the receipt as a backup in case the paper fades or gets misplaced.

Mailing a money order works well when you want a paper trail and don't need the funds to arrive right away. Middle River Regional Jail accepts money orders through the mail but won't accept personal checks or cash. Send anything else, and it'll likely be rejected or returned.

1. Fill out the money order correctly - Make it out to the inmate (the inmate’s name, c/o MRRJ) and include the sender/purchaser’s name.
2. Address your envelope to the jail’s inmate accounts office - Mail it to: Middle River Regional Jail, Attn: Inmate Accounts, 350 Technology Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

• ✓ Keep the money order receipt until you’re sure the deposit posted.
• ✓ Write down the money order number before you mail it.
• ✓ If you use a detachable receipt stub, store it with your notes about the inmate’s name and the date you mailed it.

For phone-related funding through an inmate's TRUST account, Access Corrections is one option Middle River Regional Jail uses. You can deposit online through the Access Corrections website, or call (866) 345-1884 to handle it over the phone with a live, bilingual agent.

SmartInmate is another phone-funding option for Middle River Regional Jail. It lets you make PPC or PIN Debit account deposits. Call the Customer Care Center at 888-843-1972 to talk to a live operator, use their automated IVR system at the same number, or deposit online through SmartInmate.

Need speed with zero extra fees? The cash-only lobby kiosk wins. Prefer a paper trail and don't mind waiting? Mail a money order to Middle River Regional Jail (Attn: Inmate Accounts, 350 Technology Drive, Staunton, VA 24401) - just factor in mail and processing time. For convenience from home, Access Corrections lets you fund phone calls to an inmate's TRUST account online or by calling (866) 345-1884 to speak with a live, bilingual agent.

• ✓ Save every confirmation number, receipt, or transaction record until the balance updates.
• ✓ For mailed money orders, keep the receipt stub and note when you mailed it.
• ✓ For kiosk and phone/online deposits, write down the date, amount, and the name of the inmate the deposit was meant for.