Sending money to someone in custody
How you add money depends on whether your loved one is in a county jail or a KDOC facility, and on the specific vendor that facility uses. KDOC materials state that electronic trust account deposits are handled through Access Corrections (not ViaPath).
Some counties set up deposits through a lobby kiosk rather than taking funds at the window. In Johnson County, the sheriff's office partners with Summit for commissary and inmate banking. You can deposit cash, credit, or debit at a kiosk in the lobby during posted hours (7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily). You'll need the inmate's six-digit CFN. Staff will not accept cash, checks, or money orders for deposit, and deposit fees may apply.
Other county facilities may allow deposits in different ways. One Kansas county jail policy says cash may be deposited into an inmate's commissary account. That same policy also states that cashier's checks and money orders are accepted through the mail, but cash is not accepted by mail.
Common Questions
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How can I put money on an inmate's account?
Common options include county lobby kiosks and electronic deposits through a facility’s outside vendor. For KDOC-related electronic deposits, KDOC materials state trust account deposits cannot be done through ViaPath and must be made through Access Corrections. Because vendors vary by facility, confirm the correct deposit method with the jail or prison before you send money.
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Can I deposit cash directly at the jail?
Sometimes, but the method matters. One county policy allows cash or card deposits through a lobby kiosk, while also stating staff will not accept cash, checks, or money orders for deposit at the counter. Another county policy says cash may be deposited into an inmate’s commissary account.
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