How to add money to an inmate's account at Morgan County Jail (no cash or money orders accepted)

Morgan County Jail keeps things simple - add money at the kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby or online through JailATM. That's it. Don't try mailing funds or paying in person the traditional way. The Sheriff's Office is clear: "Money orders, cash, and other certified funds will NOT be accepted in the mail or in person."

If your person had cash when they were arrested, that money isn't gone. According to the Sheriff's Office, cash they have at booking is placed into an account so they can purchase items from the jail commissary. But if you're adding new money from the outside, skip the money order - "Money orders, cash, and other certified funds will NOT be accepted in the mail or in person."

Your first option is the lobby kiosk. The Sheriff's Office says friends and family can place money in the kiosk in the MCSO lobby. Just head to the Sheriff's Office and use the kiosk there to add funds to an inmate's account.

Your second option is JailATM. The Sheriff's Office directs families to "Visit JailATM… to add funds to an inmate's account." JailATM is also the vendor for electronic messages, so if you're looking to add money online for Morgan County Jail, that's the site you need.

1. Get the inmate’s identifying info - Have the inmate’s name (and any ID or booking details you have) ready so you can select the correct person when you deposit funds.
2. Choose your method: lobby kiosk or online - The Sheriff’s Office lists two acceptable ways to add money: cash deposits through the lobby kiosk, or credit/debit card online through JailATM.
3. Use the lobby kiosk (in-person) - Go to the kiosk in the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office lobby and follow the prompts to place your deposit for the inmate.
4. Use JailATM (online) - Log into JailATM, find the inmate you want to support, and follow the on-screen steps to add funds using a credit or debit card.
5. Save your confirmation - Whether you use the kiosk or JailATM, keep your receipt/confirmation for your records in case you need to follow up later.