How to Send Money to Penobscot County Jail, ME (ME)

One documented way to add money for someone at Penobscot County Jail is through the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office mobile app. The app includes corrections-related features and specifically lists bail and commissary payment options. The details that usually matter most (accepted payment types, limits, fees, and how long deposits take to post) aren't covered here. Before sending money, confirm the current rules directly through official Penobscot County Sheriff's Office sources.

Steps-to-follow

• ✓ Find and open the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
• ✓ Choose the payment option you need (bail or commissary), based on what you are trying to fund.
• ✓ Double-check you selected the correct person before you pay (use the app’s inmate-related tools if shown).

What-to-verify

• ✓ What payment methods are accepted through the app (for example, specific card types or bank transfer options)
• ✓ Any fees, who charges them, and whether fees differ for bail vs commissary
• ✓ Deposit timing and cutoffs (how quickly funds post, and whether weekends or holidays slow processing)
• ✓ Whether the app’s bail and commissary payment options apply to every inmate and every housing situation
• ✓ Exactly what identifying information you need to make sure funds go to the right person (name spelling, booking number, inmate ID, or similar)
• ✓ Whether there are alternate ways to send money (lobby kiosk, in-person, mail), and what the rules are for each
• ✓ Any restrictions on who can send funds, how often you can send, and maximum deposit amounts