Send Money at Silverbow County Jail, MT

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Sending money to someone at Silverbow County Jail has strict rules, so follow them closely. Commissary funds must be mailed to the detention center as cash or a cashier's check only. If money is included in a letter, that letter will be destroyed. You also can't bring cash into the facility or hand money to an inmate during a visit. All deposits have to be mailed in. Once funds hit the account, required charges come out first, including the booking fee and any medical copay. The remaining balance goes toward commissary purchases. If you'd rather use a kiosk or online deposit option, confirm which methods Silverbow authorizes before sending funds.

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Quick Facts

  • Deposited funds are first used to pay the booking fee and any medical copay before commissary access.
  • Commissary funds mailed to the detention center must be sent as cash or a cashier’s check; letters containing funds will be destroyed.
  • Visitors may not bring money into the facility; monetary deposits must be mailed in for inmate accounts.
  • Common ways to add funds at jails include lobby kiosks, approved online deposit services, or mailed cashier’s checks/money orders—verify which methods Silverbow accepts.

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Common Questions

How must I mail money to an inmate at Silverbow County Jail?

Mail commissary funds only as cash or a cashier’s check. Do not send money in a letter, letters containing funds will be destroyed. Include the inmate’s name and any required account or booking number based on the facility’s instructions.

Will money I send be used to pay fees at Silverbow County Jail?

Yes. Money you deposit is applied to mandatory charges first, including the booking fee and any medical copay. Any remaining balance can be used for commissary purchases.

Can I bring cash to a visit or give money to an inmate in person at Silverbow County Jail?

No. Visitors can't bring money into the facility or give it to an inmate in person. All deposits must be mailed in. If you'd like to use an electronic or kiosk option, confirm which deposit methods Silverbow approves before using one.

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