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How to send a text or email to an inmate in Crawford County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Crawford County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
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• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Illinois, then the Crawford County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Crawford County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Crawford County, visit our full page guide. 

How to Both Schedule a Visit and Have Remote Video Visitation with an Inmate incarcerated in Crawford County

To register and sign up for a visitation account with CIDNET Video Visitation Service, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
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• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Crawford County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Agree to the terms.
  3. Login to your email and open the verification email sent by CIDNET. Click it.
  4. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  5. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Illinois, then the Crawford County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Crawford County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a video visitation account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, special links, policies, rules, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding regular visitation and remote video visits with an inmate in Crawford County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All visits are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that CIDNET may be collecting voice prints for a database which they may be sharing with law enforcement agencies.

How to Email an Inmate at Crawford County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Crawford County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

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

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

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• Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Crawford County.

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Crawford County Jail?

To send messages to a Crawford County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Crawford County Jail contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Crawford County Jail account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Crawford County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Crawford County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Crawford County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Crawford County Jail.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Crawford County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Crawford County

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

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Crawford County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Illinois, then choose Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Crawford County.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Crawford County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Crawford County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Crawford County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Crawford County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Crawford County Jail, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Crawford County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.