Kossuth County Jail Sending Money

Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kossuth County Jail

How to Send Money to an Inmate at the Kossuth County Jail

Fisher's Jail Division posts bills or money orders into the prisoner's canteen balance, refunding any remainder at discharge. Fill in the prisoner's name on a postal money order and send it to this address; don't enclose bills or a personal check:

[Inmate's full name]
Kossuth County Jail
121 W. State St.
Algona, IA 50511

Cash should be delivered in person. Reliance funds are separate: load the Inmate Wallet at reliancetelephone.com or 800-896-3201.

Kossuth County Jail

Address:
121 West State Street
Algona, IA 50511
Phone:
515-295-9277

Kossuth County Jail Sending Money

Inmate Money at the Kossuth County Jail

Algona keeps two separate balances for each prisoner: the jail commissary account, funded with cash or money orders, and a Reliance Inmate Wallet for calls, texting and video, funded through Reliance.

Depositing Cash, Money Orders & Cashier's Checks at the Kossuth County Jail

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Kossuth County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Kossuth County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

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 self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to:
121 West State Street
Algona, IA 50511

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 515-295-9277 to ask any questions about this.

Kossuth County Money Questions

How do I fill out the payee line for State Street?

Does unspent canteen money vanish?

How do I fill out the payee line for State Street?

The inmate's, as the sheriff's page requires.

Does unspent canteen money vanish?

Algona jailers give the balance to the inmate on release.

How to Put Money on an Inmate Account in the Kossuth County Jail

Kossuth inmates spend their jail account on commissary items, including stamps, envelopes and Reliance phone cards.

Inmate Care Packages

Visitors may hand in new paperback books during visiting hours; the books go to the jail library after the inmate leaves.

What is the Purpose of an Inmate Account?

Pens-and-paper items for Kossuth prisoners are bought inside; mailed or dropped-off postage is turned away.