Sending Money to an Inmate at Screven County Jail: Methods, Timing, and JPay Fees

Before sending any funds, confirm you're on the recipient's approved visitor list. This applies to every payment method - if you're not approved, your transaction will be rejected. Check first to save yourself the hassle.

Want to avoid fees entirely? Use the free money order voucher option. Create the voucher online, print it, and mail it in. It's simple and costs nothing - just not fast.

The tradeoff is speed. Expect up to two weeks for the mail to arrive and the funds to post to the account.

Sending money online through JPay? Fees vary by amount. For deposits between $0.01 and $20.00, you'll pay a $3.50 fee per transaction.

Sending $20.01 to $100.00? The fee bumps up to $5.00 per transaction.

Larger transfers from $100.01 to $300.00 carry a $6.50 fee per transaction.

Other deposit options exist too - walk-in services like MoneyGram and kiosk-based payments. Each has its own fees and rules, so check the current instructions for whichever method you choose before sending money.

Budgeting for video visits too? JPay charges $3.95 for a 30-minute session.

Stuck somewhere in the process? You can call and speak with a live agent 24/7 for help sending money.

Quick Decision Guide

• ✓ Choose the free printable money order voucher if you want the lowest-cost option - just plan for up to two weeks for mail and processing.
• ✓ Use JPay online for smaller deposits ($0.01–$20.00) when you’re okay with a $3.50 transaction fee.
• ✓ Use JPay online for mid-size deposits ($20.01–$100.00) when a $5.00 transaction fee makes sense for the amount you’re sending.
• ✓ Use JPay online for larger deposits ($100.01–$300.00) and expect a $6.50 transaction fee.