Allegany County Jail & Detention Center Inmate Tablet Rental

Allegany County Jail & Detention Center

Address:
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502

Phone:

301-729-8540

Allegany County Jail & Detention Center Inmate Tablet Rentals

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Allegany County Jail & Detention Center for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Allegany County Jail & Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Allegany County Jail & Detention Center directly at 301-729-8540 to rent a tablet for your inmate.


If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Does Allegany County Jail & Detention Center have tablets for the inmates to use?

You can find information about the Allegany County Jail & Detention Center’s tablet program at the top of this page. If there is no information about it, it is because they either have recently changed companies or are not yet providing this service for inmates. Call 301-729-8540 to confirm.

What can the inmates use the tablets for?

Inmates in jails and prisons are using tablets for all the communication services available such as video visitation, video phone calls, regular phone calls, and electronic messaging – which is like texting and email.

Tablets are also used for entertainment, such as watching movies, television shows, listening to music and reading e-books. It is also used for education, self-help information, and legal research.

Are the jail’s tablets connected to the internet?

No, they are not connected to the internet. All the messages, visits and programming goes through a system controlled by the company that provides the tablets, and through the jail. They control what each inmate sees. All messages are carefully screened and not delivered if the sender or the inmate violates jail policy.

How much do the tablets cost to use?

For accessing visits and messages, the tablets are free to us. Each unit has many of them, all provided by the company that has contracted with the jail. Of course, the video visits and messages have a fee and those are paid for by the inmate’s family and friends who use the service.

If inmates are supposedly being punished, why do they get access to tablets?

That’s the question a lot of people ask and don’t fully understand.

The way the jail staff looks at it, is that if they can keep the inmates busy and distracted, it makes it safer for them. 

Tablets also give them a certain power over controller an inmate’s behavior. For example, if an inmate knows that they will lose the privilege of having access to a tablet if they get into a fight or violate another rule or policy, they will be better behaved. 

Tablets are one of the few things that make an inmate feel as though they are free, and they don’t want to lose the privilege of having access to one.

What companies have tablets for jail and inmate use?

CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Sales
JailATM
J Pay
NCIC
Oasis
Paytel
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications

What if an inmate breaks a tablet, do they have to pay for it?

Yes, if an inmate breaks a tablet, then they are responsible for paying for it. The money will come out of their commissary funds, so not only do they lose access to having a tablet as punishment, but they also won’t be able to purchase snacks on commissary.
 

Allegany County Jail & Detention Center now offers Homewav ComPAS™ (Portable Access System) tablets to their inmates.


 
Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.

Questions:

To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.


 

How Do Inmates in Allegany County Jail & Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Allegany County Jail & Detention Center uses the services of HOMEWAV.
  • Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639
  • Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Allegany County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

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


 

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

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

  • Select Maryland, then select Allegany County Jail & Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for Allegany County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Allegany County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Allegany County Jail & Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Allegany County.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: [email protected].


 

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Allegany County Jail & Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Allegany County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Allegany County Jail & Detention Center directly at 301-729-8540 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Allegany County Jail & Detention Center.


 

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Allegany County Maryland or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit or email an inmate in Allegany County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Allegany County Jail & Detention Center uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
  • Register and Sign Up Here.
  • Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Allegany County Jail & Detention Center inmate communication services.
  • Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
  • Then you just wait for your Allegany County inmate to communicate.
    How do you add Funds to your account?
  • Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
  • Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
  • Click “Update”.
  • Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Allegany County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Allegany County Jail & Detention Center will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Allegany County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

How to Email an Inmate at Allegany County Jail & Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Allegany County Jail & Detention Center - 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 an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Allegany County Jail & Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Allegany 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 Allegany 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 Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Allegany County

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

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Allegany County Jail & Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Allegany County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Allegany County Jail & Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Allegany County.


 

How Do Inmates in Allegany County Jail & Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

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


 

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

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

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


 

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Allegany County Jail & Detention Center?

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

Since Allegany County Jail & Detention Center 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 Allegany County Jail & Detention Center account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Allegany County Jail & Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Allegany County Jail & Detention Center.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Allegany County Jail & Detention Center.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Allegany County Jail & Detention Center.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Allegany 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 Allegany County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Allegany County Jail & 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 Allegany County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Maryland, then choose Allegany County Jail & 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 Allegany County Jail & Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Allegany 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 Allegany County Jail & Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Allegany County.