Posting bail, intake basics, and rules about property and medications
- Go in person when required. Kennebec County Correctional Facility states you must come in person to 115 State Street, Augusta, Maine to post someone’s bail.
- Bring the exact cash amounts. Kennebec states you will need the inmate’s name, cash for the exact amount of bail, and cash for the Bail Commissioner’s fee.
- Expect lobby processing. Kennebec states the Bail Commissioner will meet you in the lobby to collect the bail money and complete required documentation.
- Plan for a wait. Cumberland County Jail advises that bail conditions are set by the State of Maine’s Bail Commissioners or the courts (not the jail), and says to expect an extended wait of approximately 2 hours when bailing an inmate.
Property and medication rules at intake can be strict. Kennebec County Correctional Facility no longer accepts property drop-offs. A committal can bring medications in the original container but won't be allowed to take narcotics while in custody. Cumberland County Jail provides medication through its medical unit and advises against bringing prescriptions unless certain conditions apply, including having an active prescription.
Need help with commissary orders but missing the ID number? Kennebec County Correctional Facility says you can call (207) 623-2270 ext. 1111 and speak with the Intake Officer on duty to get an inmate's identification number. Having the correct ID matters because some deposit systems specifically require it, like York County's TouchPay instructions for adding commissary funds.
Common Questions
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How do I get on an inmate's approved visitor list?
For Maine Correctional Center visits, you must be on the resident’s approved visiting list and visits are by appointment only. MCC instructs you to complete a Visitor Application and mail it to the MCC Visit Office at 17 Mallison Falls Road, Windham, Maine 04062, and it states a background check is run for each requested visitor. MCC also says it emails information to approved applicants, so include an active, correctly-spelled email address on your application.
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Can I bring medications or drop off property for someone at intake?
It depends on the facility, and some do not accept drop-offs at all. Kennebec County Correctional Facility states property drop-offs are no longer accepted, and it says a committal can bring medications in the original container but will not be allowed to take narcotics while in custody. Cumberland County Jail states medication is provided by the medical unit and says no medications will be considered without an active prescription.
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How long until an online deposit is available in the inmate's account?
Maine’s MDOC online deposit service states funds will be available approximately 3 business days after your transaction. It also states deposits made through that service are non-refundable.
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How do I find an inmate's ID number to add commissary funds?
At Kennebec County Correctional Facility, the facility says you can call (207) 623-2270 ext. 1111 and speak with the Intake Officer on duty to learn an inmate’s identification number. York County’s commissary instructions note an Inmate ID number is required for TouchPay deposits (including at the lobby kiosk).
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