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Send Money at Shawnee County Jail

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Shawnee County Jail doesn't accept every type of mailed payment for inmate accounts. If you're mailing a deposit, use an approved form only: bank money orders, attorney trust-account checks, cashier's checks, government checks, or tribal checks. Prefer cash? Deposit it at the Records window in the front lobby. When Records is closed, the booking window accepts cash. ADC inmates can also receive funds through a kiosk in the Annex front lobby or online at www.touchpayonline.com. Keep in mind that inmate accounts may have mandatory deductions (booking/processing fees, medical co-pays, copies, haircuts, and other listed fees) before commissary purchases. TouchPay posted a notice about a past August 2020 data exposure, so review it and follow the recommended protections.

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Quick Facts

  • Shawnee County accepts only certain check and money order types for mailed deposits (bank money orders, attorney trust-account checks, cashier’s checks, government checks, tribal checks).
  • Cash deposits are accepted at the Records window in the front lobby; the booking window accepts cash when Records is closed.
  • ADC inmates can add funds via a kiosk in the Annex front lobby or online at www.touchpayonline.com.
  • Inmate accounts must pay specified fees (booking/processing, work program, disciplinary, medical co-pays, off-site medical costs, copies, notary, haircuts, release-of-funds) before buying commissary.
  • TouchPay’s site includes a notice about a August 2020 exposure of personal information for thousands of users and links to details and protective steps.

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How to Send Money to Someone at Shawnee County Jail

To put money on someone's account at Shawnee County Jail (Adult Detention Center), you have a few options. Bring cash to the Records window in the front lobby, use the kiosk in the Annex front lobby, or add funds online through TouchPay. If Records is closed, the booking window can still accept cash and other approved payment types. One important rule: never send cash through the mail. Money found in mail won't go to the person's account. It either gets returned or handled in ways you didn't intend.

Common Questions

What types of checks or money orders can I mail to Shawnee County Jail for deposit?

Mail deposits must be in an approved form: bank money orders, attorney trust-account checks, cashier’s checks, government checks, or tribal checks. Do not send personal checks unless the facility specifically allows them.

Can I bring cash to the Shawnee County Jail to add to an inmate’s account?

Yes. Cash is accepted at the Records window in the front lobby. If Records is closed, the booking window accepts cash.

How can I add money online or with a kiosk for someone at Shawnee County Jail?

ADC inmates can get deposits through the kiosk in the Annex front lobby or online at www.touchpayonline.com. TouchPay has posted a notice about a past August 2020 data exposure, so review the notice and follow the recommended steps before entering personal information.

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How to Contact an Inmate at Shawnee County Jail (KS)

Staying in touch with someone at Shawnee County Jail? Your two most reliable options are visitation and U.S. mail. Just follow the jail's ID and property rules for visits, and the formatting rules for letters.

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