Putting Money on an Inmate's Account at St. Tammany Parish Jail: Mail, Online, and Walk-In Options
Getting money to someone at St. Tammany Parish Jail comes down to three options: mailing a money order, depositing online, or paying cash at a retail location. Use the exact details the jail requires, or your deposit could get delayed.
St. Tammany Parish Jail gives families three ways to add funds: mail a money order, deposit online, or pay cash through a walk-in retail option. Mailed money orders work well if you have the inmate's housing details and don't mind waiting a few days. Online and retail options are faster when you need funds posted quickly.
Prefer a paper trail? The jail accepts money orders mailed to a pre-arranged inmate account. Just make sure you write the inmate's information clearly and completely.
- ✓ Inmate’s full name
- ✓ Inmate’s dorm number
- ✓ Inmate’s bed or cell number
Send the money order to: P.O. Box 3135, Covington, Louisiana 70434. Double-check that the inmate's name, dorm number, and bed/cell number are written exactly as required - these details help the jail route your deposit to the right person.
St. Tammany Parish Jail also accepts online deposits. This is often the easiest route if you can't get to a store or don't want to wait on mail delivery.
The payment portal accepts VISA and MASTERCARD branded credit and debit cards. Make sure you're using the exact portal the jail directs you to for St. Tammany Parish Jail deposits. Save your confirmation details after you pay.
Need to pay with cash? The deposit system supports walk-in retail payments at participating locations. Before you make the trip, confirm where to go and what information you'll need to bring.
Note: St. Tammany Parish Jail states that no information will be provided to the public about offenders’ accounts, commissary, or deposits.
The jail won't share account or deposit details with the public, so plan to verify your own transactions. Keep your money order receipt (and tracking info, if you used it). For online or retail payments, save the confirmation screen or transaction ID - you'll need proof of payment if you ever have to follow up with the payment provider.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ If you’re mailing a money order, write the inmate’s full name, dorm number, and bed/cell number clearly.
- ✓ Mail money orders to: P.O. Box 3135, Covington, Louisiana 70434.
- ✓ Use the online deposit option if you need a card-based payment instead of mailing.
- ✓ The payment portal supports VISA and MASTERCARD branded credit/check cards.
- ✓ If you’re paying cash locally, look for the walk-in retail (local cash payment) option and confirm the participating location before you go.
- ✓ Save receipts and confirmation details (money order stub, confirmation number, transaction ID).
- ✓ Remember the jail will not provide public information about offender accounts, commissary, or deposits - your receipt is your best record.
Reminder: Hold onto your proof of payment (receipt or transaction ID). The jail does not provide public account or deposit information.
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