How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
One clear rule at Ottawa County Detention Facility: the jail does not accept money orders. Don't hand cash to staff either. Most facilities use approved third-party deposit channels like online portals, phone deposits, or lobby kiosks. Confirm which options Ottawa County currently accepts before you pay. Deposits typically go into an inmate trust or commissary account and can cover commissary purchases, phone time, hygiene items, fees, and other obligations. Have the inmate's full name and booking or ID number ready. Deposit systems usually require this info, and some may ask you to register an account or add the recipient first. Watch for convenience or processing fees, and stick to official vendors to avoid scams.
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No. Ottawa County Detention Facility does not accept money orders.
Stick to the facility's approved deposit channels. Many jails offer options like online deposits, phone deposits, and lobby kiosks, but confirm which methods Ottawa County accepts before sending funds.
You'll generally need the inmate's full name and booking or ID number. Some deposit channels also require you to create an account or register the recipient before completing the deposit.
Trying to stay in touch with someone at Ottawa County Detention Facility? Your two main options are video visitation through ICSolutions and mail handled through a scanning process. Here's how each one works and what to double-check before you send anything.
Ottawa County Detention Facility routes all non-legal mail through a third-party scanning process. Send your letter to the wrong address or leave off required details, and it will be delayed or rejected.
To send non-legal mail to someone at the Ottawa County Detention Facility, address your envelope exactly like this (include the inmate's name and their identifier): Ottawa County Detention Center Inmate Name, Inmate Identifier PO Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131
