How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Middle River Regional Jail accepts mailed money orders for inmate accounts. Make the money order payable to the inmate and include the sender/purchaser's name—cash and personal checks aren't accepted by mail. Send payments to the facility's Inmate Accounts address listed in the jail's instructions. For in-person deposits, the jail's public lobby is open 24 hours a day with a fee-free, cash-only kiosk. Administrative office hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday. Some Virginia facilities also allow online or phone deposits through third-party vendors, but fees, processing times, and account options vary. Check the facility's payment instructions or the vendor site for current details.
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Putting money on someone's account at Middle River Regional Jail is straightforward once you pick the right method. Here are your options—lobby kiosk, mailed money order, and phone or online deposits—plus tips to avoid delays.
Mail a money order made payable to the inmate, and include the sender/purchaser’s name. Send it to the jail’s Inmate Accounts address listed in the facility’s instructions.
No. Middle River Regional Jail does not accept cash or personal checks for mailed deposits. If you need to deposit cash, use the fee-free, cash-only kiosk in the jail lobby, which is open 24 hours daily.
The jail’s published guidance highlights mailed money orders and the on-site lobby kiosk. Many Virginia jails also use third-party vendors for online or phone deposits, so check the facility instructions or the vendor site for availability, fees, and processing times.
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