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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Allen County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Allen County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Allen County, by creating an account.
  • Select Kentucky, then select Allen County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Allen 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

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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Allen County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Allen County.


 

How Do Inmates in Allen County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Allen County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Allen County Detention Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Allen County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Allen County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Allen County Detention Center?

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate at Allen County Detention Center, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Allen 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 Allen County, these are the steps to follow:

  • Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  • Register with Inmate Sales.
  • Find Allen County Detention Center
  • Select 'New Purchase'
  • Choose Allen County Detention Center and a product (either 'Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  • Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  • Schedule a visit.
  • Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.

* 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 Allen County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Allen County Detention Center Phone: jail: 270-237-3226


 

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

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

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


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Allen County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Allen County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Allen County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Kentucky, then choose Allen County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Allen County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Allen 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 Allen County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Allen County.