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How to Email an Inmate at Watauga County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Watauga County Jail - 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 Watauga County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Watauga County

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

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

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Watauga County Jail?

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

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

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

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