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Montgomery County Detention Facility

Address:
250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone:

334-832-4985

Frequently Asked Questions

Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility

The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate

There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:

1. To send money online to an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility use gettingout / GTL / Viapath.

2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 866-516-0115.

3. Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card using a dedicated kiosk for this purpose. The machine is located in the lobby or visitation area of the Montgomery County Detention Facility.

4. The Montgomery County Detention Facility may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check. To confirm this option call the facility at 334-832-4985.

*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself.  Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.

5. The Montgomery County Detention Facility has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 334-832-4985 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.

How to put money on an inmate's books for Inmate Communications at Montgomery County Detention Facility

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Montgomery County Detention Facility uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

  • Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • At the Montgomery County Detention Facility using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Montgomery County Detention Facility may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
  • By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

Occasionally, it may take up to 72 hours for funds to be active on an inmate Trust & Commissary account, however most people experience deposits are available immediately.

Send Money to an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility

Frequently Asked Questions about Inmate Money Accounts


How do I send money to an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Who are the companies that jails use to send money to inmates?

How do I send money by mail to an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Can I send an inmate money using the internet?

What are considered ‘inmate funds’?

How much money can an inmate have in their account while in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

How much money can I send an inmate at one time?

Is it illegal for an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility to have cash?

If an inmate can’t have cash in jail, how do they purchase contraband or gamble?

What are things inmates use or trade in lieu of cash?

What kind of food can an inmate purchase on Commissary in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

What items can inmates purchase in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Important tips about sending money to an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility


 

 

How do I send money to an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Montgomery County Detention Facility has its own methods for receiving money for inmates, and that information can be found above or by calling 334-832-4985 and asking, however all jails and prisons all receive money for an inmate’s trust and commissary account, as well as an account used for communications, pretty much the same way.

1.    Mailing an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The Money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the facility, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check.  

When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself.  Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate.

Never send personal checks or cash either.

2.    Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card to send an inmate money using an ATM machine that is located in the lobby or visitation area of the Montgomery County Detention Facility.

3.    Some jails have a reception desk or booth that is open during certain hours that they will list on their website. They will accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Other facilities that don’t have a human manning the desk will have mail drop where you can leave a money order or check. No cash can be left in these boxes.

4.    There are multiple companies that jails and prisons contract with which accept inmate deposits online, by mail or over the phone, or even in ATM machines you can find in check cashing stores and retail outlets across the country. 

If one of these companies (listed in the next question) works with Montgomery County Detention Facility, this information will be outlined at the top of this page.


 

 

Who are the companies that jails use to send money to inmates?

There are many companies competing for the accounts of jail and prison inmates. Their intention is to alleviate the staffing and financial responsibility of the jail handling inmate’s accounts. They usually charge a fee equal to 3-5% of the total deposit.

The companies, in alphabetical order, are:

Access Corrections
AllPaid (aka GovPayNet)
Care A Cell
Cash Bond Online
CIDNET
City Tele Coin
CommissaryDeposit.com
Correct Solutions Group
Correctpay
Ctel
Edevo
Express Account
gettingout
GTL
Inmate Canteen
InmateSales
JailATM
Jail Pack Store (McDaniel Supply)
Jailpayments.com
Jpay
NCIC
JailCanteen (Oasis)
Paytel
Pigeonly
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tennessee Business Enterprise
Tiger
Touchpay


 

 

How do I send money by mail to an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

To send an inmate money by mail you first have to have the money converted to a money order, preferably from the US Post Office, or a Cashier’s Check. Never send cash, and never send a personal check.
To find the address for sending money to an inmate, call the jail at 334-832-4985 or check out the money deposit instructions above.


 

 

Can I send an inmate money using the internet?

Almost every facility contracts with a company that helps friends and families of inmates send them money. The list can be found above.
To find out who Montgomery County Detention Facility contracts with for inmate deposits, call them at 334-832-4985 or go to the top of this page for deposit instructions.


 

 

What are considered ‘inmate funds’?

Inmate funds are the cash that an inmate has on themselves when they are booked into jail, plus the money that friends and family add while they are incarcerated.  Inmate funds are also known as ‘inmate trust account’, ‘inmate commissary account’, and ‘inmate money account’.


 

 

How much money can an inmate have in their account while in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Typically, most jails allow an innate spend no more than $300-400 per month on snacks and hygiene products, with another $300 spent on phone calls and other communication services. Some jails limit the amount an inmate can spend on snacks to as low as $100 per month, but that is rare.

To find out how much the Montgomery County Detention Facility allows, call the jail at 334-832-4985.


 

 

How much money can I send an inmate at one time?

Most jails limit the amount that you can send an inmate to $200 at one time. If a money order exceeds $50.00 some jails will hold the money for up to 30 days before releasing it. The quickest way to get money on an inmate’s account is to deposit it either online or over the phone with the outside vendor that the Montgomery County Detention Facility works with.


 

 

Is it illegal for an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility to have cash?

It is not illegal for an inmate to have cash, but it is considered contraband and will be confiscated by the Montgomery County Detention Facility if it is discovered. There could be additional punishment such as the inmate having their phone use or visitation limited.  It is unlikely that criminal charges will be levied though.


 

 

If an inmate can’t have cash in jail, how do they purchase contraband or gamble?

Inmates are very creative in coming up with alternatives to cash for buying goods and services and taking part in gambling and other recreational activities.

•    Some jails use stamps as a form of currency. 
•    Some use a “unit”, which is basically a candy bar, bag of chips or foil package of tuna.
•    Some buy goods and services for a “tray”, which is basically a meal, especially one that contains food that may be in demand, such as “chicken on the bone”.
•    Some will trade a service such as legal research, haircutting, jail artwork to send to a loved one.
•    Some will agree to clean another’s cell in exchange for a candy bar or some coffee.

Basically, everything and anything can be used for trade instead of cash, but one thing is for certain, in jail, you must pay your debt. If you agree to do something when it comes to owing “money”, and you don’t pay, you may end up with a broken jaw when you least expect it.


 

 

What are things inmates use or trade in lieu of cash?

Inmates in jail and prisoners in prisons, in lieu of cash, trade food, meals, haircuts, cell cleaning, legal research, artwork and communication credits (phone, email, etc.).


 

 

What kind of food can an inmate purchase on Commissary in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Commissaries carry every type of food imaginable:

•    Cookies
•    Pastries
•    Candy
•    Tuna and mackerel
•    Coffee
•    Tea
•    Soft drinks
•    Energy drinks
•    Pizza
•    Hamburgers
•    Chicken fingers
•    Spices

Some jails have larger selections than others, and some contract with companies that ship in gift packages of food, and even fast food that can be reheated. 

Prisons in Canada even have small fast-food outlets that operate within the jail. 


 

 

What items can inmates purchase in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Besides the food products mentioned above, inmates can purchase on commissary:

•    hygiene products like soaps, shampoos and lotions, 
•    clothing like sweats, t-shirts, hoodies and sneakers,
•    stationary supplies
•    religious garments
•    books
•    televisions, radios and headphones
•    movie and television programming
•    educational courses


 

 

Important tips about sending money to an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility

Sometimes an inmate's commissary money is used to purchase items to pay gambling debts or purchase prescription medicine from another inmate. If your inmate is spending more than $10.00 a day on commissary items, you are most likely paying for him or her to gamble or buy drugs.

Some inmates, specifically those who are targeted for being weak or are in jail for rape or child molestation, are forced to relinquish their commissary to avoid regular beatings from other inmates.

If you think your inmate is being targeted for violence or having their commissary taken to avoid beatings, contact the Montgomery County Detention Facility and ask to investigate. If an inmate is being targeted, most jails will intervene and have the victim placed in protective custody, away from the general population.

Put your financial needs first and the inmate's second. Don't forget, the inmate is getting three free 2,000 calorie meals a day. The food may not be of the highest quality, but the commissary food is generally much less nutritious.

How to Put Money on an Inmate Account in the Montgomery County Detention Facility

There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:



Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.



Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Montgomery County Detention Facility uses a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.



Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.



Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103



Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-345-1884


 

Montgomery County Detention Facility Commissary Packages

Commissary Package (pre-made Care Packs) companies work with correctpay.com to deliver items directly to the inmate, but not all facilities jails take part in it.

  • You can either check to see if Montgomery County Detention Facility takes part in this by checking here, or by calling their 24/7 Customer Service at 855-836-3364.

Frequently Asked Questions
 

What is the Maximum Amount I can Deposit in an Inmate's Account?

This jail does not place a limit on how much commissary money an inmate can have on the books.

What Can An Inmate purchase in Commissary at Montgomery County Detention Facility

correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) is the Montgomery County Detention Facility's outside vendor for depositing money for your inmate's Commissary Items. 

Here is a sample of what your inmate can purchase:

Food

Hygiene

Apparel

Electronics

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered with correctpay.com, and have selected the inmate you wish to send money to, you will receive instuctions on how much you can deposit, and how often you can send commissary money.

What is the Purpose of an Inmate Account?

Since inmates are not allowed to possess cash money while in custody in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, the jail maintains a 'bank account' for the inmate to purchase products and services from their commissary (canteen) store.

Commissary funds allow inmates to purchase items such as personal hygiene products, snacks and stationery supplies from the jail store.

Medical Copays, Jail Fees and other Inmate Expenses

Many jails debit (charge) an inmate's commissary accounts for medical visits, any medications including over-the-counter pain reliever, jail stay fees, restitution, etc.

Inmates at this facility are not charged for processing or medical fees, but the policy can change in the future.

Online you can find the medical fee information by going here, Other Montgomery County Detention Facility fees can be determined by going here or calling 334-832-4985.

Important Tips

Call the Montgomery County Detention Facility at 334-832-4985 and ask how you can view a commissary list. This gives you an idea of what things cost the inmate and you can make an informed decision regarding how much to deposit.

Put your financial needs first and the inmate's second. Don't forget, the inmate is getting three free 2,000 calorie meals a day. The food may not be of the highest quality, but the commissary food is generally much less nutritious.

If you attempt to send cash to the inmate, the cash will be sent back to you as it is considered contraband.

This jail also accepts cashier’s checks drawn from a bank for deposit to the inmate’s account.

Click here to view the jail website for additional information.

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