Bell County Central Jail Sending Money

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Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bell County Central Jail

Two Ways to Fund a Central Jail Account

  • Access Corrections: card payments credited to the downtown account once you enter the booking details.
  • Postal money order: the handbook's lockbox for these is 113 West Central Ave. in Belton.

Bell County Central Jail

Address:
111 West Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Phone:
254-933-5402

Inmate Money Deposit & Commissary Instructions for Bell County Central Jail

Sending Money to a Bell County Central Jail Inmate

On its jail information page, the Sheriff's deposit link for Central Avenue accounts goes to Access Corrections. Or mail a money order instead; downtown accounts refuse cash and personal checks.

Central Jail Money Questions

What happens to cash mailed to a Bell County inmate?

How large a deposit can a downtown inmate receive?

What happens to cash mailed to a Bell County inmate?

The handbook says bills found in an envelope are mailed back to whoever sent them; switch to Access Corrections or a postal money order.

How large a deposit can a downtown inmate receive?

No dollar cap appears in Bell County's handbook; Access Corrections or the Central desk at 254-933-5401 can quote one.

Inmate Money Deposit Instructions for Bell County Central Jail

Adding Funds for Central Jail Commissary

Downtown store orders come out of the prisoner's balance, which relatives top up with Access Corrections or a money order sent to the 113 West Central Ave. lockbox.

Bell County Central Jail Commissary Instructions

Packages for Bell County Inmates

The jail accepts packages only with prior approval from the Jail Administrator. Ask before ordering any care pack.

What is the Maximum Amount You Can Add to an Inmate's Account?

Central Jail Account Limits

Bell County does not list a maximum balance; Access Corrections can tell you its deposit limits.

What Can You Purchase for an Inmate's Commissary at Bell County Central Jail

What Central Jail Inmates Can Buy

The handbook lists toiletries, limited clothing, snacks, writing materials, cards and dominoes.

Who can Add Money to an Inmate's Account?

Who Can Fund a Central Jail Account

Any family member or friend, as long as no court order or jail rule blocks contact.

Why Do Inmates in Bell County Central Jail need Commissary?

What the Account Pays For

Store orders, and the handbook's medical co-pays, which run $7 per doctor or dentist appointment and $4 per nurse sick call.

Important Tips and Information About Your Inmate's Commissary

Central Jail Deposit Tips

Copy the booking name letter for letter, since a mismatch can stall a Central Avenue deposit, and hold on to the confirmation until it posts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you deposit money in the Commissary Account of a Bell County Central Jail inmate online?
For online deposits Bell County Central 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, Bell County Central 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 Bell County Central Jail.

Can you deposit money to an inmate directly at Bell County Central Jail?
Yes, you can deposit money directly at Bell County Central Jail either one of two ways: 1. Ask the Bell County Central Jail whether it has a deposit kiosk on site. 2. Ask the Bell County Central Jail how the money order must be made out. If you have any questions, call the jail at 254-933-5402. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Bell County Central 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 Bell County Central Jail. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Bell County Central Jail.

What is the maximum amount of money I can send to an inmate in Bell County Central 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 Bell County Central Jail by calling 254-933-5402 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, Bell County Central 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 Bell County Central Jail.

How much can an inmate spend on commissary products each week?
Bell County Central 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 254-933-5402. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Bell County Central Jail.

What can an inmate in Bell County Central Jail spend his money on?
Inmates in Bell County Central 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 Bell County Central Jail or call the facility at 254-933-5402.

Can I make a deposit into a Bell County Central 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 Bell County Central 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 Bell County Central Jail.

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