How to Add Money to an Inmate's Trust Account at Upshur County Jail

Upshur County Jail gives you three ways to add funds. You can use the kiosk in the jail lobby - it takes cash or credit card. If you'd rather not make the trip, you can pay by credit card over the phone or through a website.

• ✓ Use the kiosk in the jail lobby (cash or credit card)
• ✓ Deposit by credit card over the phone
• ✓ Deposit by credit card through a website

Deposits at Upshur County go through Access Corrections and are posted daily via ACH - an electronic bank transfer system. What does that mean for you? The money won't appear instantly. If you're timing a commissary order or phone minutes, give yourself some breathing room. Even when everything goes smoothly, electronic processing takes time.

Before you send money, confirm a few things so your deposit goes to the right place. Call the Upshur County Sheriff's Office at 903-843-2541 to check kiosk availability, ask what payment types are currently accepted, and find out about any fees tied to your chosen method.

• ✓ Whether the jail lobby kiosk is available when you plan to use it
• ✓ Which payment types are accepted for deposits (cash or credit card at the lobby kiosk)
• ✓ Whether there are fees or service charges for the deposit method you choose
• ✓ The inmate’s booking number (SO number) before you submit a deposit
• ✓ Any phone/website deposit details you should follow for credit card payments
• ✓ Sheriff’s Office contact for verification: 903-843-2541

1. Get the inmate’s booking number (SO number) first - deposits and purchases are tied to the inmate’s trust account, so having the correct identifier helps prevent delays.
2. Choose your deposit method - use the lobby kiosk (cash or credit card) if you’re onsite, or use a credit card deposit by phone or website if you’re handling it remotely.
3. Save your receipt or confirmation details - keep the amount and the date/time you submitted the deposit so you can reference it if you need help later.
4. Allow time for processing - Upshur County deposits are made daily via ACH by Access Corrections, so it may take time for the funds to show in the trust account.