Jackson County Jail

Q: Does Jackson County have bail?

Does Jackson County have bail? Yes, Jackson County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Jackson County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jackson County? Bail bonds are available in several different forms in Jackson County including personal recognizance, cash bond, property bond and surety bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Jackson County?

Who can set bail in Jackson County? For most non-violent, less serious offenses, Oklahoma uses a bail schedule, also known as jail bail. For more serious offense bail is set by a judge.

Q: When is bail set in Jackson County Oklahoma?

When is bail set in Jackson County Oklahoma? If the offense charges are listed on the bail schedule the defendant and officers will be provided this information during processing at the jail and bail will be set. More serious offense requires a hearing in front of a judge. This hearing is usually scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, not including weekends and holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 580-482-0408. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Jackson County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Jackson County?

What happens during booking in Jackson County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Jackson County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Jackson County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Jackson County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Jackson County and other Oklahoma and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Jackson County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 580-482-0408 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Jackson County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Jackson County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Jackson County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Jackson County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Jackson County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Jackson County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 580-482-0408 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Jackson County.

Jackson County Jail Inmate Search

The Jackson County Jail maintains an average of 172 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jackson County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Jackson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,440 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Jackson County Jail

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When facing the 35 year old Jackson County Law Enforcement Center in Altus, Oklahoma, the 172-bed Jackson County Jail portion is clearly visible by the rows of short, slotted windows of the jail cells. The windowed and welcoming lobby allows visitors access and provides kiosks for funding inmate accounts, and there is a large, fenced recreation yard that wraps around the side and back of the building.

All offenders arrested on charges that are misdemeanors or that are felonies will be taken to the Jackson County Jail for booking and they will remain as they await their trial unless they are bonded out, while some may serve a sentence of under a year at this jail the majority are released in a few days or after very short sentences.

All meals are provided, and detainees will receive all needed medical care, including access to their prescription medications, while they are being held in the facility.

For those who are unable to be bailed out there are services and programs to make the stay more manageable including mail, telephones for calling friends and family, and visit.

Medical care is provided, and emergency medical care is available around the clock, and mental health professionals are available.

Mail is all checked for contraband before it is provided to the inmate and must have a full return address including the name of the sender or it will not be accepted at the jail. Address mail to the inmate with their id number at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
600 S Main St.
Altus, OK 73521

All contraband will be removed from the mail both entering and leaving the building, and it will all be processed through the US Postal Service and will not be accepted in any other manner.

Commissary accounts are available for each inmate, and it will allow friends and family to send care packages as well as to add money to their account. There is also a kiosk located in the lobby of the Jackson County Jail that accepts money for commissary around the clock.

One account is necessary for access to both phone calls and video visits and it is created online. When receiving a call, a text will be sent to the cell phone number provided or that has the app downloaded, at which time you can select the link and join the call.

Visits must be planned at least 24 hours in advance, with only those who have already been approved to visit having their scheduled visit accepted.

Jail (Main): 580-482-0408
Sheriff: 580-482-0408

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How is booking conducted at Jackson County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Jackson County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Jackson County Jail:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 580-482-0408.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Jackson County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for someone arrested in Jackson County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Jackson County Jail in Altus, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 580-482-0408 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Jackson County.
County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Jackson County, Oklahoma, visit the Jackson County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Jackson County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

600 S Main Street
Altus, OK 73521
580-482-0408

First, you must register an account with Prodigy Sales, then add Jackson County Jail, then your inmate.
Second, you can choose a time to visit.
Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY	TIME
SUNDAY	10:00AM - 7:30PM
MONDAY	10:00AM - 7:30PM
TUESDAY	10:00AM - 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY	10:00AM - 7:30PM
THURSDAY	10:00AM - 7:30PM
FRIDAY	10:00AM - 7:30PM
SATURDAY	10:00AM - 7:30PM

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY	7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY	7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY	7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY	7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY	7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY	7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Jackson County Jail Remote Video Visitation Instructions

Visitation for Jackson County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.

If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!

1. Sign Up Here.

2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.

3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.

4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.

NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Jackson County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.

Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

Visitation for Jackson County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.

If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!

1. Sign Up Here.

2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.

3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.

4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.

NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Jackson County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.

Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?

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.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Jackson County Jail uses Jail ATM 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. Call the Jackson County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
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 & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
600 S Main St.
Altus, OK 73521

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Jackson County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Jackson County Jail follow these steps:

Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Jackson County.
After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
Choose Oklahoma, then choose Jackson County Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate.
Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Jackson County Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Jackson County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Jackson County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Jackson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Jackson County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Jackson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Inmate phone services for inmates at the Jackson County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.

Send an Inmate a Deposit Online for them to purchase phone cards, or add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.

Funds may be added in person directly at the Jackson County jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Persons adding funds to an inmate’s account may use cash or credit cards using the kiosk in the office lobby, or by bringing a money order made out to the inmate’s name.
For more information, you can call the Jackson County Jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or call Prodigy Directly at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Jackson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I send them?

Jackson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Jackson County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Jackson County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
600 S Main St.
Altus, OK 73521

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
600 S Main St.
Altus, OK 73521

No Newspapers or Magazines allowed.

Books
The Jackson County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jackson County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
600 S Main St.
Altus, OK 73521

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Jackson County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Jackson County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Jackson County Jail.

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Jackson County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Jackson County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Jackson County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jackson County Jail follow these steps:

Go to JailATM, choose Oklahoma, then choose Jackson County Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
Select the products you want shipped to them at Jackson County Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Jackson County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Jackson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jackson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Jackson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-482-0408 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Jackson County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jackson County?

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How is booking conducted at Jackson County Jail?

How to post bail for someone arrested in Jackson County

Jackson County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

Jackson County Jail Remote Video Visitation Instructions

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Jackson County

How Do Inmates in Jackson County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Jackson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Jackson County Jail

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Jackson County

Search for an Inmate in Jackson County

Jackson County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Jackson County

Jackson County Jail Information

How is booking conducted at Jackson County Jail?

How to post bail for someone arrested in Jackson County

Jackson County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

Jackson County Jail Remote Video Visitation Instructions

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Jackson County

How Do Inmates in Jackson County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Jackson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Jackson County Jail

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Jackson County

Search for an Inmate in Jackson County

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