How to put money on an inmate's account at Okaloosa County (and transfer to HomeWAV)

When someone is booked into Okaloosa County, the jail automatically opens a financial account for them. This account covers day-to-day expenses like haircuts and commissary purchases.

Cash is one way to add money to an inmate's account. If you need funds available quickly, this is a solid option.

Money orders work too, and they're a good choice if you'd rather mail funds in. Just keep timing in mind - there's a deadline for when money orders need to arrive if you want funds ready for commissary.

Debit and credit cards are also accepted. No cash on hand? Don't want to deal with money orders? Cards are a convenient alternative.

Money Order Rules and Timing

• ✓ Make the money order payable to Okaloosa County Department of Corrections
• ✓ Write the inmate’s name on the bottom of the money order

Money orders must be mailed to the facility - you can't drop them off in person. For the funds to be available for commissary the following week, the money order needs to arrive by 6:00 AM on Friday.

The maximum account balance at Okaloosa County is $1,000.00. Planning a larger deposit? Keep this cap in mind to avoid any issues.

HomeWAV uses a separate account. Inmates can transfer money from their financial account to their HomeWAV account, but there's a limit: up to $50.00 per week.

1. Decide whether timing or mailing is your priority - money orders work, but they’re tied to a weekly cutoff for commissary availability.
2. Mail money orders early enough to beat the cutoff - the facility must receive the money order by 6:00 AM Friday for the funds to be available to order commissary the following week.
3. Use the public-lobby kiosk when you need an in-person option - the kiosk accepts cash and debit/credit cards for deposits.

• ✓ Make it payable to Okaloosa County Department of Corrections
• ✓ Write the inmate’s name on the bottom of the money order

Two limits to keep in mind when planning deposits. The financial account maxes out at $1,000.00, so spacing out deposits can help cover ongoing needs without hitting the cap. And if you're funding HomeWAV for tablet services, remember the inmate can only move up to $50.00 per week into that account - so transferring a larger amount takes multiple weeks.