First, a commissary is a store within the correctional institution that sells various products the inmates can purchase with their own funds. Often times the commissary sells clothing, shoes, snacks, food and more, as well as hygienic products like soap, shampoo, and shavers. Where does the money come from they will need to make these purchases?
There are three ways an inmate can get money into their commissary account. The first way an inmate can get money for their commissary account is by working a job within the institution, usually for a menial pay. The second way is if the inmate has some sort of trust fund, inheritance, or legal settlement. The last way is by friends and family members sending them money. And this is the purpose of JAILATM.COM.
To make funds available for an inmate to purchase items in the commissary is to go to JAILATM.COM and use a credit card to directly make a deposit. Most common questions about an inmate's commissary account and using the website JAILATM.COM are at this website page. You are encouraged to visit their website to more fully understand their policies.
JAIL ATM SUPPORT has tabs for:
- Accounts
- Deposits
- Commissary Packs
- Video Visitations
- SMS
Click on each tab and a list of commonly asked questions will appear for each category. This should get you the answers you're looking for about how to use the website and help your friend or family member.
To make a deposit, you will need three things:
- Inmate's Name
- Jacket Number
- Name of facility where he or she is incarcerated.
