How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To send money to someone at Penobscot County Jail, start with the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office mobile app. It includes inmate search plus bail and commissary payment options. Deposits are typically made through an online portal, an approved phone payment vendor, a mailed money order (following facility instructions), or a lobby kiosk when available. Keep in mind that funds usually take a few business days to post, and payments are generally non-refundable. When using an online or kiosk system, follow the vendor directions carefully. Enter the resident's ID (MDOC number) and date of birth exactly as listed so the money goes to the right account.
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Options include online vendor portals, approved phone payments, mailed money orders (follow facility instructions), or kiosks in the facility lobby where available. The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office mobile app also lists payment options and instructions.
Yes. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office mobile app includes corrections information and lists bail and commissary payment options.
Funds usually take a few business days to process and post to the resident's account. Refunds are uncommon, so check processing and refund rules before you pay.
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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.
Need to look up an inmate, check visitation info, or find payment options? The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office app puts all those Corrections tools in one place.
