How to Send Items to an Inmate — Access Securepak and Why You Can’t Drop Off Packages at Scioto County Jail

Scioto County Jail does not accept items from the public. Staff won't take packages or drop-offs you bring from home, even if everything is new and still sealed.

If your loved one needs everyday items, commissary is the first option. At Scioto County Jail, all commissary orders go through the Scioto County Jail Commissary Kiosk. Visitors cannot bring items in. Commissary covers practical basics and small comforts: hygiene items, candy, chips, snacks, stamped envelopes, paper, pencils, and coffee. Availability can vary, but all orders still go through the kiosk.

Want to send a package from outside? Scioto County Jail has an approved option: online care packages through Access Securepak. You create an account, browse the approved product menu for the facility, and place your order. It's a simple way to send support without trying to drop anything off in person.

1. Create an account - Access Securepak starts with setting up your account so you can shop and place orders for your incarcerated loved one.

1. View the agency product menu - Use the program’s menu to see what items and packages are available for the facility.
2. Choose an approved package - Stick to what’s listed in the menu for that agency, since those are the options meant for delivery through the program.

1. Place your order online - For friends and family, ordering through Access Securepak is the approved way to send a care package.
2. Use tracking after checkout - Keep your confirmation information so you can track the order through Access Securepak.

Timing matters. At Scioto County Jail, inmates can place commissary orders twice a week: once on Monday and once on Thursday.

If your loved one uses money from their commissary account, timing is strict. Deposits must hit the account by 9:30 am on the day they submit their order, or those funds won't be available for that cycle. There's also a spending cap. Scioto County Jail limits commissary orders to $60.00 per order, so prioritize essentials first.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Use the correct inmate information when placing your Access Securepak order (double-check spelling and numbers before you submit).
• ✓ Shop from the agency product menu for the correct program.
• ✓ Keep your order confirmation details so you can track the package later.

After placing an Access Securepak order, use the tracking option to follow its progress. This is the easiest way to confirm your order went through and catch any updates.