How to put money on an inmate's account in Arkansas
Deposit options depend on the facility. One Arkansas detention center lists three ways to fund a detainee's commissary account: online using major credit cards, a lobby kiosk that takes cash and major credit cards, or mailing a money order. That facility does not accept personal checks and instructs you to write the detainee's name on the money order. Another Arkansas sheriff's office page mentions using a lobby kiosk to deposit money or use a card to put money on an inmate's books, and it points families to Tiger Commissary for card deposits.
Tip: If you see Court Solutions or TicketMatch, that's for paying tickets and fines, not commissary. Court Solutions says ticket information is typically uploaded within 10 days of the court date. They provide a toll-free number to call if you don't receive notice within a week, and they remind you to check spam/junk folders for notification emails.
To confirm commissary cutoff times or accepted payment types, calling the commissary line is faster than guessing. One Arkansas facility publishes a commissary phone number and states it's available Monday through Friday during daytime hours.
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What are the common ways to deposit money to an inmate's account?
Common options include online card deposits, lobby kiosks, and mailing a money order, but the exact methods depend on the facility. One Arkansas detention center lists online credit-card deposits, a lobby kiosk that takes cash and credit cards, and money orders by U.S. mail. Another Arkansas sheriff’s office page also points families to Tiger Commissary for card deposits.
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