Putting Money on an Inmate's Account at St. Tammany Parish Jail: Your Three Options

St. Tammany Parish Jail offers three ways to add funds to an inmate's account. You can pay online through the jail's payment portal, mail a money order to a designated P.O. Box, or make a cash payment at a local retail location through the same vendor.

Online is the fastest option. Use the facility's payment portal (often labeled Touchpay/GTL) to deposit funds with a VISA or MASTERCARD credit or debit card. No mailing, no waiting. If you'd rather pay cash, the same vendor offers a walk-in retail option at local stores.

Prefer to mail it? Send a money order to: P.O. Box 3135, Covington, Louisiana 70434. Include the inmate's name, dorm number, and bed or cell number so staff can match it to the right account.

• ✓ Inmate’s full name
• ✓ Dorm number
• ✓ Bed number or cell number
• ✓ Mail to: P.O. Box 3135, Covington, Louisiana 70434

If you'd rather pay with cash in person, the Touchpay vendor offers a "Walk-In Retail" option. This lets you make deposits at participating local stores - useful if you don't have a card or prefer not to pay online.

Here's something that catches families off guard: the Sheriff's Office won't share any information about inmate account balances, commissary purchases, or deposits. Staff generally won't confirm what's in the account or discuss deposit details with you.

Double-check your details to avoid delays. For mailed money orders especially, include the inmate's full name, dorm number, and bed or cell number - all clearly written. Need to find an inmate's ID number? The jail directs you to JailATM.com to look it up.

1. Find the inmate’s ID number if you don’t have it - Use JailATM.com as directed by the jail.
2. Complete the money order details clearly - Write the inmate’s name, dorm number, and bed or cell number.
3. Choose your deposit method - Mail the money order to P.O. Box 3135, Covington, Louisiana 70434, or use the online portal or the vendor’s walk-in retail cash option.