Three Ways to Send Money to an Inmate at Rowan County Detention Center

Rowan County Detention Center accepts inmate funds three ways: mail a money order, make an online deposit, or use a lobby kiosk. If you prefer the kiosk, there's one at both the main jail and the Annex - whichever is closer to you.

Mailing money? Send it as a money order with the inmate's name and ID number written clearly on it. Put the ID number on the front of the envelope too. Double-check everything before you seal it - missing or incorrect info can delay the deposit or send the funds to the wrong account. Your envelope needs a physical return address. A PO Box alone won't work, and mail without a street address gets sent back. One detail that catches people off guard: even if your loved one is housed at the Annex, mail still goes to the main Detention Center.

Need something faster than mail? Deposit funds online, or stop by a lobby kiosk. Rowan County Detention Center has kiosks at both the main jail and the Annex, so pick whichever location works best for you.

Checklist Before Sending

• ✓ Confirm the inmate’s full name and ID number before you send anything.
• ✓ If you’re mailing a money order, write the inmate’s name and ID number on the money order.
• ✓ Put the inmate’s ID number on the front of the envelope when you mail funds.
• ✓ Use a physical return address on all mail (a PO Box alone can be rejected and returned).
• ✓ Keep your receipt or confirmation (money order stub, kiosk receipt, or online confirmation) until the deposit shows up.