How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
At Salem County Jail, each person in custody has one personal account for commissary purchases, phone charges, and tablet services—any funds you add go to that single account. The facility's registration form lists accepted payment types: Voucher/Purchase Order, Money Order, Letter of Intent, and Company Check. Many jails also accept online payments, phone payments, on-site kiosks, and mailed payments, though fees and posting times vary by method. Before sending money, confirm which deposit options the facility accepts and whether any forms are required—this prevents delays or returned payments. If mailing a payment, include the deposit form plus the person's full name and ID number. Never send cash.
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Salem County Jail uses a single personal account for commissary, phone, and tablet services, and you deposit money into that account. Before sending funds, confirm which deposit methods the facility accepts; common options at many jails include online, phone, kiosk, or mail, and each can post on a different timetable.
The facility registration form lists these accepted payment types: Voucher/Purchase Order, Money Order, Letter of Intent, and Company Check.
Money Order and Company Check are listed as accepted payment types on the registration form, and those are commonly mailed to facilities. If you mail a payment, include the required deposit form, the person’s full name and ID number, and do not send cash.
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