How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Richmond County Jail accepts deposits through the standard North Carolina vendor channels: online or mobile apps, by phone, at walk-in kiosks or retail locations, through cash-deposit services, or by mailing a money order. Deposited funds go into the incarcerated person's trust or commissary account for purchases and other approved debits. Any remaining balance gets returned if the person is transferred or released. To avoid delays, pick your deposit method and enter the inmate's booked name and ID exactly as shown. Follow the vendor's instructions closely (including any required deposit slip for mailed money orders). If you set up an account, use the primary visitor's full legal name. That person is responsible for payments and visit behavior. Blocked visitors should never use your account.
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Pick an approved deposit method: online or app, phone, walk-in kiosk or retail location, cash-deposit service, or mailed money order. Enter the inmate's exact booked name and ID, then follow the vendor's deposit-form and mailing instructions so funds aren't rejected or delayed.
Use the incarcerated person’s full booked name and inmate or account number exactly as shown. If you create a payment account, set it up in the primary visitor’s legal name, since that person is responsible for payments and visit behavior.
No. Never let a blocked visitor use your account to send money or join visits. Trying to bypass these rules can lead to account blocking, denied visits, or other penalties.
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