Austin County Jail Sending Money
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Austin County Jail
Other Ways to Deposit for an Austin County Inmate
- Access Corrections: open an account, pick Texas, then Austin County Jail and the inmate, and enter the amount; the fee shows before checkout.
- Walk-in: phone ahead to learn if the Chesley Street lobby accepts deposits and which kind.
- Money order by post: Bellville has posted no ban on posted money orders, so they normally go through; get the payee line and destination from the Chesley Street desk at 979-865-5321 first.
An Austin County inmate account can't be funded with mailed currency or a personal check.
Austin County Jail
Address:
417 N. Chesley Street
Bellville, TX 77418
Phone:
979-865-5321
Inmate Money Deposit & Commissary Instructions for Austin County Jail
Money for someone in the Bellville jail
Money on the books in Bellville buys commissary goods such as snacks, soap and paper. Deposits for this jail are taken by Access Corrections, customer care 866-345-1884. Since some inmates are boarded out of county, confirm with 979-865-5321 that a deposit will reach the right facility.
Austin County Jail deposit questions
Quickest route for money to reach a Chesley Street inmate?
What information does Access Corrections need?
Are posted money orders an option for Austin County inmates?
Does the balance follow a transfer to another county?
Access Corrections fee on a $50 deposit?
Leftover money after release: how is it returned?
Quickest route for money to reach a Chesley Street inmate?
Usually an electronic deposit through Access Corrections. A lobby drop or posted money order should also work, absent any Austin County notice against them; confirm with jailers on 979-865-5321.
What information does Access Corrections need?
The inmate's name and booking ID, and the right facility selected.
Are posted money orders an option for Austin County inmates?
Most likely: Austin County has posted no refusal policy for them. Before buying one, phone 979-865-5321 so Bellville staff can spell out the payee line and destination; currency and personal checks never qualify.
Does the balance follow a transfer to another county?
Staff in Bellville can explain how the account moves when an inmate is boarded elsewhere.
Access Corrections fee on a $50 deposit?
The charge depends on the amount and payment method and appears before you confirm.
Leftover money after release: how is it returned?
The jail decides how a remaining balance is paid out; ask staff.
Inmate Money Deposit Instructions for Austin County Jail
Adding funds for commissary in Bellville
Booking ID in hand, deposit through Access Corrections. Commissary money can also travel by money order, which Bellville normally takes unless staff object, made out to whatever payee the Austin County Jail gives you; cash and personal checks stay home.
Inmate Care Packages
Gift packs for Bellville inmates
Package programs, if any, and their vendor are set by the jail (979-865-5321). Groceries mailed from home are not the way to do it.
What is the Maximum Amount You Can Add to an Inmate's Account?
How Much Money Can I Send to a Bellville Inmate?
The Austin County Jail sets the cap on each deposit, and Access Corrections enforces it at checkout. Its website, app and the 866-345-1884 line show the most you can send to that Bellville account before you pay, and they refuse anything over the limit. Kiosk and cash-counter deposits through ACE Cash Express follow the same cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you deposit money in the Commissary Account of a Austin County Jail inmate online?
For online deposits Austin County Jail uses a third-party service called Access Corrections. You must first register with them. A link to them can be find on the page above. After registering, you can choose this facility, Austin County Jail, then select the inmate you want to send money to, choose how much you want to send, then input a credit or debit card for payment. Your inmate will receive the money in his or her account immediately. Note that there is small fee for using this service. If you have any questions or you want to make a deposit over the phone, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Austin County Jail.
Can you deposit money to an inmate directly at Austin County Jail?
Yes, you can deposit money directly at Austin County Jail either one of two ways: 1. Ask the Austin County Jail whether it has a deposit kiosk on site. 2. Ask the Austin County Jail how the money order must be made out.
If you have any questions, call the jail at 979-865-5321. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Austin County Jail.
Does the inmate have to be a member of my family in order to send money to them?
No. Anyone, as long as there is NOT a court-ordered 'no contact order' in place, can send money to an inmate in Austin County Jail. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Austin County Jail.
What is the maximum amount of money I can send to an inmate in Austin County Jail?
The maximum deposit you can send an inmate at any one time is set by the jail. This amount is subject to change however, so be sure to check with the Austin County Jail by calling 979-865-5321 before sending a money order to them. If you are depositing money online using Access Corrections, or using the kiosk at the jail, you will be told the monetary limits by the system at the time of the deposit. In addition, Austin County Jail will have a limit on how much the inmate can spend on commissary products in any given week. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Austin County Jail.
How much can an inmate spend on commissary products each week?
Austin County Jail updates the amount of money an inmate can spend on commissary each week from time to time, but generally the maximum amount they can spend will never exceed $125.00 per week. The kiosk you use at the jail to deposit money, or the website of Access Corrections, will always post the maximum amount an inmate can spend each week on commissary, but for confirmation you call call the jail directly at 979-865-5321. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Austin County Jail.
What can an inmate in Austin County Jail spend his money on?
Inmates in Austin County Jail can use the commissary money that you deposit into their accounts to purchase phone cards, stamps, stationary supplies, snacks, candy, hygiene products and certain types of clothing allowed by the jail. If the facility has extra fees for medical visits or medication, it may also be used for that. Lastly, if the inmate's judge allows 'self-bail' and the inmate has the funds, he or she can use their funds to bond themselves out of custody. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Austin County Jail or call the facility at 979-865-5321.
Can I make a deposit into a Austin County Jail inmate's account anywhere else besides online or using the kiosk at the jail?
Yes. You can also make a deposit to an inmate's account who is incarcerated in the Austin County Jail at the following walk-in cash payment companies: Ace Cash Express and Western Union. In addition you can make a deposit using a credit or debit card over the phone by calling Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. Learn more about how and where to send money to an inmate in the Austin County Jail.