Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Jefferson 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.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Jefferson County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jefferson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jefferson County.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Jefferson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jefferson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate at Jefferson County Jail, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Jefferson County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Inmate Sales utilizing the following instructions:
In order to have a successful video visit with an inmate in Jefferson County, these are the steps to follow:
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Jefferson County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Jefferson County Jail Phone: 618-244-8004
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jefferson County.
To send messages to a Jefferson County inmate follow these instructions:
Since Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Jail account.
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Jefferson County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Jefferson County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Jefferson County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Jefferson County Jail.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.
For all the information you need regarding messaging a Jefferson 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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Jefferson County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Jefferson County.
