Deposit Inmate Money - Brazos County Detention Center TX (2024)

How do I send an inmate money?

Brazos County Detention Center has its own methods for receiving money for inmates, and that information can be found above or by calling 979-361-4811 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 usually located in the lobby or visitation area of the 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 Brazos County Detention Center, this information will be outlined above.

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 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 an inmate money by mail?

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 979-361-4811.

Can I send an inmate money online?

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 Brazos County Detention Center contracts with for inmate deposits, call them at 979-361-4811.

How do I send money to someone in the United States Bureau of Prisons?

There are several ways to send money to an inmate into United States Bureau of Prisons.

There are threeways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Federal Bureau of Prisons:

  • Moneygram
  • Western Union Online Deposits
  • United States Postal Service- Mailing a Payment

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#(aka RegisterNumber)

If you can't find the inmate and Register Number online, use the online contactform to request help.


1.Brazos County Detention Center and Moneygram

Deposit Inmate Money - Brazos County Detention Center TX (1)

You can send an inmate funds electronically using MoneyGram's ExpressPayment Program.

You can send money either online or at a Moneygram location.

- Funds are received and processed seven days per week, including holidays.
- Funds sent between 7:00AM - 9:00PM EST are posted within 2 to 4 hours.
- Funds sent after 9:00PM EST are posted at 7:00AM EST the following morning.

- If you have any questions you may contact BOP staff at 202-307-2712 between 8:00AMand 4:30PMEST.

NOTE: Do not send money until the inmate has actually arrived to the facility he has been assigned. At that point you can locate their location online.

Sending a Moneygram online

Please visit https://www.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/paybills, and enter the receive code 7932 or Federal Bureau of Prisons.

First time users will have to set up a profile and account.

A MasterCard or Visa credit card is required.

The maximum you can send is $300 at a time.


Sending a Moneygram from a Location

Locate the nearest agent by calling 800-926-9400 or finding a location online.

You'll need to complete a MoneyGram ExpressPayment Blue Form.

You can pay with cash or credit/debit Mastercard or Visa.

2. Brazos County Detention CenterandWestern Union.

Deposit Inmate Money - Brazos County Detention Center TX (2)

- First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name andinmates ID #

NOTE: Do not send money until the inmate has actually arrived to the facility he has been assigned. At that point you can locate their location online.

Sending a Western Union payment online

You need to know these codes.
Codes:
Code City: FBOP, DC
State: DC
Senders Account #: Inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE)
Attention: Inmate's full committed name

  • Type in and select FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISON, then follow Western Union's instructions.
  • For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-325-6000.

Sending a Western Union payment from a location

Western Union Facilities
Deposit funds in-person atWestern Union.

Codes:
Code City: FBOP, DC
State: DC
Senders Account #: Inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE)
Attention: Inmate's full committed name

If you have any questions you may contact BOP staff at 202-307-2712 between 8:00AM and 4:30PM EST.


3. Brazos County Detention Center and Mailing a Payment

- First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name andinmates ID #

NOTE: Do not send money until the inmate has actually arrived to the facility he has been assigned. At that point you can locate their location online.

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When sending an inmate money by mail, the Brazos County Detention Center will only accept:

  • US Postal Money Orders

**Important Notes**

- Obtain a money order and include both the inmate's:
- Full committed name AND complete eight-digit register numberon the money order.

- Non-postal money orders and non-government checks will be placed on a 15-day hold.
-If you have any questions you may contact BOP staff at 202-307-2712 between 8:00AM and 4:30PM EST.

Make sure your full name and return address is on the envelope.

Address the Money Order to:

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Insert Valid Committed Inmate Name
Insert Inmate Eight-Digit Register Number
Post Office Box 474701
Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001

What are 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?

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 Brazos County Detention Center allows, call the jail at 979-361-4811.

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 the jail works with.

Is it illegal for an inmate to have cash?

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

If an inmate can’t have cash in jail or prison, 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 prisoners 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?

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 jail and prison?

Besides the food products mentioned above, inmates can purchase:

• 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

Deposit Inmate Money - Brazos County Detention Center TX (2024)

FAQs

Deposit Inmate Money - Brazos County Detention Center TX? ›

866-345-1884: Call the number with a Visa or MasterCard Card to deposit over the phone. Bilingual Agents available 24/7. Lobby Kiosk: Bring a Visa or MasterCard to the Sheriff's Office and us e the kiosk located in the lobby.

How to deposit money to an inmate in Texas? ›

Online: www.tdcjpayment.com 2. Telephone (toll-free): 1.877. 868.5358 MasterCard and Visa credit/debit cards are accepted, as well as MoneyPak, which is a remote cash option available at retailers nationwide.

How do you put money on their books? ›

If an inmate asks you to put “money on his book” so he can make commissary purchases there are several ways you can do it; You can MAIL in a money order or cash. We highly recommend that you don't send cash through the mail.

How to write an inmate in Brazos County Jail? ›

Inmate Mail/Inmate Property
  1. Inmate Mail.
  2. Letters and Correspondence: All letters, with the exception of Legal Mail, will be received electronically on an Inmate Kiosk or Inmate Tablet. ...
  3. Smart Communications/Brazos Co Det Center.
  4. (Inmate's Name & SO #)
  5. PO Box 9147.
  6. Seminole, FL 33775-9147.

Do inmates know who sent them money? ›

Will the incarcerated individual know who sent him/her the funds? In most states, the incarcerated individual is notified as to who sent the money.

How do I put money on an inmate's phone in Texas? ›

Securus Debit Account

Note that funds placed in an inmate's account become the property of the inmate. Friends and family members will not be able to request refunds from these accounts. Go to https://securustech.net/phone-products/index.html to find your inmate and add funds to their Securus Debit account.

How does JPay work in Texas? ›

How do I send a JPAY? Jpay allows you to send money to an inmate for services fees starting at $3.95. You may visit their website at www.jpay.com or call (800) 574-JPAY to send funds using Visa, Discover, or Mastercard credit/debit cards.

How do inmates know they have money on their books? ›

Commissary Slip – In many correctional facilities, inmates receive a printed slip or receipt when money is deposited into their commissary account. This slip usually includes information about the deposit amount and the inmate's current account balance.

Why do inmates use Cash App? ›

Family and friends will exchange Cash App accounts and transfer money back and forth as a means to do something on the inside of the prison (give point and stick tattoos to each other, go to the salon within the prison, exchange contraband within the prison, etc.).

How to send money for commissary on JPay for inmates? ›

You can make online payments using JPay.com. When you send money using the Send Money page you will be funding an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account, unless they are located in a facility where other transfer categories are available.

How do I put money on an inmate's books in Brazos County Jail? ›

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866-345-1884: Call the number with a Visa or MasterCard Card to deposit over the phone. Bilingual Agents available 24/7. Lobby Kiosk: Bring a Visa or MasterCard to the Sheriff's Office and us e the kiosk located in the lobby.

How do I contact someone in Brazos County Jail? ›

Brazos County offenders at Brazos County jail can make calls with friends and family members during a specified time. To communicate with a loved one in the Brazos County correction facility, you must register with Telmate and choose a type of account.

How do I write to a Texas inmate? ›

All general inmate mail must be addressed using the inmate's commitment full name, TDCJ number, and unit of assignment to the digital mail processing center for scanning and electronic distribution. What if I don't write the inmate number or their full name on the envelope? The mail will be returned to the sender.

Can inmates use their own money? ›

Typically inmates are not allowed to possess cash; instead, they make purchases through an account with funds from money contributed by friends, family members, etc., or earned as wages. Typically, prisons set a maximum limit of funds that can be spent by each inmate on commissary.

Do police read inmates mail? ›

Inmate Legal Mail may not be read for any reason. 11.) All non-privileged outgoing mail may be opened if a reasonable suspicion exists that illegal contraband may be contained within the envelope or package.

Can a Texas inmate have a bank account? ›

In Texas, for example, the Department of Criminal Justice encourages inmates to open accounts at an external bank of their choice. They can then link this bank account to their prison account. This can be used to replenish their account for items bought while in prison.

What is the fastest way to send money to a TDCJ inmate? ›

Use MoneyGram® ExpressPayment® service to send money to Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmates at thousands of MoneyGram agent locations nationwide including Walmart and CVS/pharmacy. MoneyGram charges a new low fee of $4.95 for this service.

How does Securus work? ›

A Securus® Debit account is owned by the incarcerated individual and used to pay for Securus services offered at their facility. This is NOT a commissary account. This may include services such as phone calls, eMessaging stamps, tablet media (games, music, and movies) as well as Video Connect sessions.

How much is a tablet through JPay? ›

JP5mini: $69.99. JP5s: $129.99. Remember, these prices are specific to Ohio correctional facilities.

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