How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To put money on someone's account at Southside Regional Jail, you have several options. Mail a money order (the jail only accepts money orders—no cash or personal checks). Use the lobby kiosk for on-site deposits with approved cash denominations or a credit card. For remote deposits, add funds online through the ConnectNetwork portal or by phone using Viapath's automated system at 1-800-483-8314. Commissary is provided by Oasis Management Services, and friends and family place orders through www.jailcanteen.com. Tablet funds are handled separately through Viapath/Getting Out (GettingOut.com). The jail can't access tablet funds, so direct tablet questions to Viapath or call (866) 516-0115. Have the inmate's full name and ID ready, and check for processing times and fees.
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Sending money to someone at Southside Regional Jail is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how each method works and when to use it.
Mail a money order (Southside Regional Jail only accepts money orders), deposit at the lobby kiosk using approved cash denominations or a credit card, or add funds online through ConnectNetwork. Phone deposits are available through Viapath's automated system at 1-800-483-8314. Have the inmate's full name and ID ready, and confirm any fees or processing times with the vendor.
Yes, but tablet accounts are handled separately through Viapath/Getting Out at GettingOut.com. The jail says it doesn’t have access to tablet funds, so contact Viapath or call (866) 516-0115 for tablet account help.
Commissary at Southside Regional Jail is provided by Oasis Management Services, and orders are placed at www.jailcanteen.com. Follow the site’s prompts to place an order or add funds.
A little prep can save you a wasted trip. Before you drive to Southside Regional Jail, confirm visitation is happening, bring your photo ID, and leave personal items locked in your car.
- Send **all non-legal inmate mail** to: **RSW Regional Jail VA, P.O. Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419** - Put the **inmate’s full name**, **inmate ID number**, and **Facility ID 5258** on the envelope (missing info can keep it from being scanned) - Keep it to **10 pages or less per envelope** - Use paper that’s **8.5" x 11" or smaller** - Do **not** mail **magazines, books, packages, or any publications** to the processing center - Do **not** include **original photos** or **original important documents** (birth certificates, driver’s licenses, Social Security cards, Green Cards, etc.) — **they will not be returned** - Do **not** send **cash, personal checks, or money orders** to the processing center - Avoid prohibited content: **sexually explicit**, **gang-related**, **illegal activity**, **violence**, or **drug/alcohol use** — and **no photos of nude or partially clothed persons**
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