How to Send Money to Smith County Jail (TX)
Want to help someone at Smith County Jail cover commissary or phone time? The facility lists two tools for sending money: JailATM and NCIC.
Smith County Jail directs families to JailATM for adding money to an inmate's commissary account. For phone service, the jail references NCIC, though it notes that phone funds can also be added through JailATM. Those are the only deposit options clearly named in the facility's available information. If you were expecting a lobby kiosk, money orders, or another provider, call the jail to confirm what they currently accept before sending anything.
Note: Fees, deposit limits, accepted payment types (card, cash, money order), and the exact inmate information you'll need aren't spelled out in the facility's available details. Verify those points with Smith County Jail before submitting a payment.
Steps-to-follow
- ✓ Confirm the inmate’s identifying details you’ll need (name and any required ID number) before you start a deposit.
- ✓ Use JailATM to place money on the inmate’s commissary account at Smith County Jail.
- ✓ If you’re adding money for phone calls, use NCIC phone services or add funds for telephone service through JailATM.
- ✓ Save your receipt or confirmation number after you pay, in case you need to track or fix a deposit.
Before you send money, get clear answers on the details that trip people up most often. Ask what payment methods each option accepts (card, cash, money order, etc.), what fees apply, and whether there are minimum or maximum deposit amounts. Find out whether commissary funds and phone funds go into separate accounts or share the same balance. Confirm exactly which inmate identifiers are required so the money posts to the right person. And if timing matters, ask whether deposits show up immediately or take time to process.
- Get the inmate’s booking details - have the correct name and any required ID number ready.
- Check the jail’s official information - use the Smith County Sheriff’s website page for inmate services, or contact the jail directly.
- Ask which service to use for your goal - confirm whether you should use JailATM for commissary, and whether phone funding should go through NCIC or JailATM.
- Confirm costs and limits before paying - ask about fees, deposit caps, and what happens if you enter the wrong information.
- Ask about posting time - find out how long it usually takes for commissary or phone funds to become available.
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