Send Money at Nueces County Jail,

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Nueces County Jail lets you fund an inmate account through on-site commissary kiosks or online at AccessCorrections.com. Kiosks are available 24 hours a day in the Main Jail lobby (901 Leopard Street) and at the McKenzie Annex (745 North Padre Island Drive). They accept cash (bills $5 or higher) plus VISA/MasterCard. Both the kiosk system and online vendor publish fee schedules for deposits up to $300—fees vary by payment type. Money added through these options is immediately available to the inmate, and they'll receive a receipt within 3–4 days. Mailing funds? Send only a cashier's check or money order payable to "Inmate Trust Fund" C/O the receiving inmate. Include the inmate's DOB and Nueces SID# (not the State SID#).

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Quick Facts

  • Kiosks accept cash (bills $5 or higher) and credit/debit cards (VISA/MasterCard) for deposits to an inmate account.
  • Kiosks are located in the Main Jail lobby (901 Leopard Street) and the McKenzie Annex (745 North Padre Island Drive) and are open 24 hours a day.
  • You can make online deposits at AccessCorrections.com; the vendor publishes an online fee schedule for deposits up to $300.
  • Only cashier's checks and money orders will be accepted for posting to an inmate account; they must be payable to the 'Inmate Trust Fund' C/O the receiving inmate.
  • When mailing cashier's checks or money orders include the inmate’s date of birth and the inmate’s Nueces SID# (not the State SID#); use black or blue ink and note personal checks are not accepted.

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How to Send Money to Someone at Nueces County Jail: Comparing Kiosk, Phone, Online and Mail

Need funds to arrive fast? The kiosk, phone, and online options all post immediately to the inmate's account. The lobby kiosk is your best bet if you can get there in person—it takes cash ($5 bills or higher) and Visa/MasterCard, and cash deposits carry a lower flat fee than card transactions. Phone and online deposits work great when you can't make the trip, though card service fees climb as your deposit amount increases. Mailing a money order or cashier's check is an option if you're not in a rush, but it's slower and more likely to get returned if anything's filled out incorrectly.

Common Questions

Where are the Nueces County Jail money kiosks and when are they open?

The money kiosks are in the Main Jail lobby at 901 Leopard Street and at the McKenzie Annex (745 North Padre Island Drive). Both locations are available 24 hours a day.

Can I deposit money online for an inmate and when will the funds be available?

Yes—online deposits are handled through AccessCorrections.com, and the vendor posts a fee schedule for deposits up to $300. Funds are immediately available to the inmate, and the inmate will receive a receipt within 3–4 days.

What payment types will Nueces County Jail accept by mail and what must I include on a money order?

By mail, Nueces County Jail accepts only cashier's checks and money orders payable to "Inmate Trust Fund" C/O the receiving inmate. Include the inmate's date of birth and Nueces SID# (not the State SID#), and complete the money order in black or blue ink. Personal checks aren't accepted, and staff won't take money or checks through the Jail Information Booth, the McKinzie Jail Annex, or during visitation hours.

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