How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Roane County Jail comes down to two steps: confirm the official fees and use a deposit method the facility supports. The jail's Records page links to fee schedules and record-request forms—start there for current pricing and required paperwork. Common deposit options include in-person kiosks, online portals or apps, automated phone systems, and other approved trustee/tax-office channels. Commissary funds and phone/video credits may be handled through separate vendor-managed accounts, so you might need to make multiple deposits. Third-party companies process electronic deposits, and convenience fees are shown during checkout. Posting times vary—some payments appear immediately, others take one to two business days. Save your receipt and follow up if funds don't show.
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Check the Roane County Jail Records page. It links to the official fee schedules and the record-request forms you’ll need.
You can typically add money through in-person kiosks, an online portal/app, an automated phone system, or other approved trustee/tax payment channels. Follow the vendor prompts and be ready to search by the person’s full name and the identifier the system requests (such as a facility ID or birthdate).
Some deposits show up right away, while others can take one to two business days. Keep your receipt, and contact the facility if the funds don’t appear within the expected timeframe.
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