Sending money: common ways, restrictions, and how deposits may be used
Money options vary across New Jersey facilities, so match your method to the rules of the specific jail or prison. One county jail lists options like sending money through Access Corrections, depositing through an administration-lobby kiosk, or mailing a money order. Another county facility is much stricter: it will not accept money dropped off or mailed in, does not accept money orders or checks, and tells families not to send cash in the mail.
Where kiosks are available, deposits may be tied to the visiting process. One jail allows deposits 24 hours a day during visiting hours or by mail. Another notes the kiosk is in the Administration lobby on the first floor. Some facilities also specify which cards are accepted (debit cards and major credit cards, for example).
Warning: Some New Jersey facilities charge a booking fee, and one county policy says half of all money received can be applied to outstanding booking-fee balances or medical expenses.
Common Questions
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How do I put money on an inmate's account, and can I mail cash?
Some New Jersey jails list options like an online money transfer vendor, a lobby kiosk, or mailing a money order, but the rules are not the same everywhere. One facility explicitly states it will not accept money dropped off or mailed in and tells families not to send cash in the mail. Another county mailroom page says the mailroom is available for depositing money on an inmate’s account using cash or a postal money order.
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Are there booking or other fees that can reduce funds on the inmate's account?
Yes, some facilities charge fees that can be taken out of funds deposited for the incarcerated person. One county policy states there is a $50 booking fee, and it also states that half of all money received for an inmate will be applied to any outstanding booking-fee balance or medical expenses incurred while incarcerated.
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