Sending Money to an Inmate at Taylor County Detention (How to, Money Orders, and Fee Deductions)
Sending money to someone at Taylor County Detention is straightforward once you know the right deposit method and format. Here's how to add funds, write a money order that won't get rejected, and what to expect with fee deductions.
You can add funds online through TaylorDeposits.com. Just follow the prompts to find the right person and complete your payment.
Heads up: Make sure you're using the facility's official site - TaylorDeposits.com - before sending any money.
Sending a money order? Taylor County Detention requires a specific payee line. Make it out to "Taylor County Detention Center" and include the inmate's name (the facility phrases it as "Pay to the order of: Taylor County Detention Center & Inmates Name"). Missing either part can delay the deposit or prevent it from being credited.
- ✓ Make the money order payable to Taylor County Detention Center
- ✓ Include the inmate’s full name on the money order
- ✓ Keep a copy of the money order and your receipt for your records
Here's something that catches families off guard: Taylor County Detention Center reserves the right to apply 25% of any deposit toward fees the inmate owes. So if you send money, not all of it may be available for canteen or other spending.
This policy also matters at release. The facility states that inmates forfeit any remaining account balance to satisfy outstanding fees when they leave. In practice, deposits chip away at fees over time, and whatever's left when someone is released may be taken to cover what's still owed.
Keep in mind: If you're sending money for support, plan for up to 25% of deposits going toward fees - and any remaining balance at release may be used to cover what's still owed.
For phone funds, the Taylor County Detention website has a link to add money to inmate phone accounts, though it doesn't name the provider. Use the facility's link directly and double-check you're on the correct payment page before entering any card info.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Save your online deposit confirmation from TaylorDeposits.com
- ✓ If you send a money order, keep a copy/receipt showing it was made out to Taylor County Detention Center and includes the inmate’s name
- ✓ When deciding how much to send, remember the facility may apply 25% of deposits toward fees owed
Save your receipts: Keep confirmations so you have proof of what you sent. Check the inmate's balance after deposits, especially since fees may be deducted.
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