How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Inmates at South Bend County Jail have commissary/trust accounts that can receive deposits from family and friends. These funds cover commissary items, phone time, and other approved purchases. You can add money online, through a mobile app, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk (some facilities also accept mailed money orders). Have the inmate's name and facility ID ready — the system will prompt you for that information. Payment types and posting times depend on which deposit method you choose. Run into problems with a deposit or commissary purchase? Contact the vendor's customer service at 702-829-3001.
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Use one of the available deposit options: online, mobile app, phone, or a lobby kiosk (some facilities also accept mailed money orders). You’ll need the inmate’s full name and facility ID or other required details, and posting times vary by channel and facility.
Kiosks commonly take cash and card payments, while online and phone deposits typically require a debit or credit card. Accepted payment types (and any fees) depend on the deposit channel and the vendor.
For help with commissary purchases or deposit issues at South Bend County Jail, call the commissary vendor’s customer service at 702-829-3001.
A failed connection can cost you time—and sometimes money. Before your first remote video visit, make sure you're using the right app for your device and run the Internet Visit Tester. Catching issues early beats scrambling when your visit is about to start.
Video visits help kids stay connected with an incarcerated parent, but St. Joseph County Jail has strict rules about who needs to be present. Break them, and your visit could be denied or cut short. Here's what families need to know.
If you scheduled a visit at St. Joseph County Jail, you can only visit the inmate listed on that appointment. Trying to switch to a different inmate isn't treated like a minor mix-up — it can cost you your visitation privileges permanently.
