How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Sarasota County Jail: kiosk, online, phone, and mail
You can add money to an inmate's account at Sarasota County Jail four ways: the automated lobby kiosk, online through smartdeposit (Access Secure Deposits), by phone, or by mailing a money order. The kiosk sits in the jail lobby at 2020 Main St and runs 24/7 - same with the online option. Prefer to mail funds? Money orders go through Access Corrections, but they need to be filled out a specific way to credit the right account.
For in-person deposits, head to the automated kiosk in the jail lobby at 2020 Main St. It's available 24 hours a day, so you're not limited to business hours.
The kiosk accepts cash or credit/debit cards - no money orders. One quirk: it won't take $1 bills, so bring larger denominations if you're paying cash.
Fee: The lobby kiosk charges a $4.00 service fee for cash deposits and a $4.00 service fee for credit/debit card deposits.
Prefer to deposit from home? Use smartdeposit (Access Secure Deposits) online - it's available 24/7. You can also deposit by phone at 1-866-394-0490 if you'd rather skip setting up an online account.
Both online and phone deposits require an ID number. For Sarasota County Jail, use the inmate's PIN - that's how the system routes the money to the correct account.
- ✓ Phone deposit hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00 AM–08:00 PM
- ✓ Service charge: $3.95 for phone transactions
- ✓ Service charge: $2.95 for internet transactions
- ✓ Minimum deposit (online/phone): $25
- ✓ Maximum single deposit (online/phone): $100
- ✓ Weekly deposit limit: $200 per week
- ✓ Card rule: only five transactions are allowed per inmate and per credit card number
To send a money order, mail it to Access Corrections at P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. That's the designated address for Sarasota County Jail deposits.
- Make the money order payable to “Access Secure Deposits” - this is the payee name required for Sarasota County Jail deposits.
- Write the required identifying details on the money order - include the state, city, inmate name, and the inmate ID number.
Fees vary by method. The lobby kiosk charges $4.00 whether you pay with cash or card. Online deposits through smartdeposit cost $2.95, while phone deposits run $3.95.
- ✓ Online/phone deposits must be at least $25
- ✓ The maximum single online/phone deposit is $100
- ✓ There is a $200 per week deposit limit
- ✓ Only five transactions are allowed per inmate and per credit card number
Before you deposit: Deposits are non-refundable, and commissary orders may not be returned.
What happens to leftover funds depends on timing. If the inmate is released before placing a commissary order, the balance gets refunded by check. If they've already placed an order, they have three (3) days after release to pick it up.
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