How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Rhea County Jail earns revenue from inmate commissary orders and the inmate telephone company. The facility reached Tier 1 accreditation in 2023, which increases the per-day payment it receives for state inmates. For people on work release, earnings are deposited into the incarcerated person's account and can go toward fines, child support, and other legal obligations. Adding money to an inmate account usually works through in-person kiosks, online portals or apps, automated phone systems, or approved trustee or tax office payment channels. Fees and timing depend on the vendor. Some deposits post right away, while others take one to two business days. Keep your receipt and contact the facility if funds don't show up as expected.
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Common options include in-person kiosks, online portals or apps, automated phone systems, or approved trustee or tax office payment channels. Fees and posting times depend on the vendor, so keep your receipt. Some deposits post immediately, but others can take one to two business days. Contact the facility if the money doesn't appear.
Yes. Rhea County Jail receives revenue from inmate commissary orders and from the inmate telephone company.
Work-release earnings are deposited to the incarcerated person’s account. Those funds can be used to pay legal and financial obligations such as fines and child support.
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