Mercer County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visits

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Mercer County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Mercer County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Mercer County, by creating an account.
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• Select Ohio, then select Mercer County Jail, 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Mercer County.

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

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

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Mercer County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Mercer County Jail follow these steps:

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