How to Send Money to an Inmate at Nolan County Jail Without Getting It Rejected

Nolan County Jail has a strict rule: only money orders and cashier's checks are accepted. Cash, personal checks, and company checks are all considered contraband and won't be delivered. Staff inspect incoming mail (except legal mail) and pull out any money or checks that don't meet the requirements.

Want to deposit in person? There's a kiosk in the Nolan County Sheriff's Office & Jail lobby where family and friends can add money directly. If you're local, this is the easiest option - no mailing required.

• ✓ Bring the inmate’s full name (and any identifying details you have) so you can select the correct account at the kiosk
• ✓ Stick to approved payment types - money orders or cashier’s checks are accepted; personal/company checks are not
• ✓ Double-check the inmate information before you submit the deposit so it credits the right person
• ✓ Keep your receipt or confirmation for your records in case you need to follow up

You can also deposit online through JailATM. Funds go directly onto the inmate's account, which covers commissary purchases and other charges during their time at the jail.

1. Go to JailATM - Start the online deposit process through the JailATM service.
2. Select Nolan County Jail - Make sure you’re choosing the correct facility before entering any payment details.
3. Enter the inmate’s information - Use the inmate’s name and any other required identifiers so the deposit lands in the right account.
4. Choose an approved way to pay - Avoid personal or company checks; those aren’t accepted for deposit.
5. Confirm the transaction - Review the details, submit the deposit, and save your confirmation for your records.

Account funds cover more than just commissary snacks. At Nolan County Jail, inmates can use their balance for booking and bonding fees, photocopying and notary services, medical or dental charges, and fines or court costs. One more thing: if your loved one had cash on them during booking, that money was deposited into their account - so they may already have a balance before you send anything.

Don't assume the wrong payment type will slip through. Nolan County Jail treats anything other than a money order or cashier's check as contraband. Mail gets inspected, and cash or personal checks will be pulled before they ever reach your loved one.

• ✓ Contact the jail to ask how rejected items are handled (returned to sender or disposed of) and what you should do next
• ✓ Re-send funds using an approved method (money order or cashier’s check, or use an approved deposit option)
• ✓ Keep any receipts, tracking info, or payment confirmations so you can reference the transaction if there’s a question later