How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
South County Detention Facility accepts inmate funds through Access Corrections. Have the incarcerated person's ID number, first and last name, and the facility name ready before you start—there's a service fee that varies by payment method. You can add money through the Access Corrections mobile app, website, lobby kiosk, or by phone at 866.345.1884, where live bilingual agents can help. Using the kiosk? You'll need to log in or create an ACCESS CORRECTIONS account before completing a deposit. Care packages are handled separately through mycarepack.com. Double-check the facility and ID/booking number before submitting anything so funds don't go to the wrong person.
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At South County, the lobby kiosk is its own lane. If you’re trying to make a deposit or payment at the facility kiosk, you’ll be required to log into an existing Access Corrections account or create a new Access Corrections account right then.
Use Access Corrections to deposit funds by mobile app, website, lobby kiosk, or by calling 866.345.1884 to work with live bilingual agents. Have the inmate’s ID number, full name, and the facility name ready to avoid delays.
Yes. The lobby kiosk requires you to log into or create an ACCESS CORRECTIONS account before making a deposit or payment.
Yes. Access Corrections charges a service fee, and the amount varies by payment method.
Yes. You can order care packages through mycarepack.com using that site’s product selection and checkout process.
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