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Send Money at Sarasota County Jail, FL
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
Several options exist for adding money to an inmate account at Sarasota County Jail. For mailed deposits, send a money order to Access Corrections at P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Make it payable to "Access Secure Deposits" and include the inmate's full name and ID. The lobby kiosk at 2020 Main St is available 24/7 and takes cash or credit/debit—but not money orders or $1 bills. Fees vary: $4.00 for kiosk deposits (cash or card), $3.95 by phone, $2.95 online. There are limits too: $25 minimum, $100 max per transaction, $200 weekly cap, and up to five transactions per inmate per credit card. All deposits are non-refundable. If someone gets released before ordering commissary, the remaining balance comes back as a check. Indigent inmates may receive limited commissary support twice per week.
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Quick Facts
- Mail money orders to Access Corrections (P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132) payable to 'Access Secure Deposits' and include the inmate’s name and ID.
- The lobby kiosk at 2020 Main St accepts cash or credit/debit deposits 24/7 but will not accept money orders or $1 bills.
- Kiosk deposits carry a $4.00 service fee for cash and $4.00 for credit/debit card transactions.
- Phone transactions cost $3.95 and internet transactions $2.95; minimum deposit $25, maximum $100 per transaction, $200 weekly limit, and up to five transactions per inmate per credit card.
Common Questions
How do I mail a money order to an inmate at Sarasota County Jail?
Make the money order payable to “Access Secure Deposits” and mail it to Access Corrections, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Include the inmate’s full name and booking/ID number on the money order or deposit slip.
Can I use the lobby kiosk to deposit a $1 bill or a money order?
No. The lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards, but it does not accept money orders or $1 bills.
What fees and limits should I expect when adding money to an inmate account at Sarasota County Jail?
Kiosk deposits have a $4.00 service fee for cash and $4.00 for credit/debit; phone deposits cost $3.95 and internet deposits cost $2.95. Deposits are non-refundable and follow limits: $25 minimum, $100 max per transaction, $200 per week, and up to five transactions per inmate per credit card. If the inmate is released before placing a commissary order, the remaining balance is refunded by check.
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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.
