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Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Chatham County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center directly at 919-545-8140 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 Chatham County Detention Center.


 

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

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

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Chatham County 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 Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Chatham County.


 

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

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Chatham 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 Chatham County

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose North Carolina, then choose Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chatham County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Chatham County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Chatham 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 Chatham County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose North Carolina, then choose Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Chatham County.