How do I use JPay to inmate?
How do I use JPay to inmate?
To send money to an incarcerated individual, you first need to open a free account with JPay.com. Once you’ve registered, click on the “Send Money” link, select the inmate you would like to send money to, select the card you would like us to charge, and confirm your information. We’ll take it from there!
How do I put money on someone’s JPay account?
Ways to send money
- Online payments. You can send money to an inmate/offender online using JPay.com.
- Over the phone. To send money to an inmate/offender over the phone just call: 1-800-574-5729.
- MoneyGram. If you wish to send cash you can use MoneyGram.
- Money Order.
- Lobby kiosk.
How much does the JPay tablet cost?
Over the last year, the prison technology company JPay has parachuted into prisons across the state with a stunning pitch: giving every inmate one of its tablets — which usually cost $69.99 — free of charge.
What is a kiosk in jail?
The Access Secure Intake Booking Kiosk collects money from new inmates in a secure fashion and with minimal officer interaction. The Access Secure Deposits Lobby Kiosk allows inmates’ families and friends to deposit funds via cash or credit card. The service is free to all correctional facilities.
How long does it take for an inmate to receive a JPay?
24 to 48 hours
JPay’s Email service provides a way for friends and family to write electronic letters to their incarcerated loved ones. Most inmates receive their email within 24 to 48 hours, and many can respond electronically as well.
What does spendable mean on JPay?
commissary
What is a commissary or spendable account? Inmates are not allowed to handle cash directly, so any funds sent to them while they are incarcerated are generally placed in a commissary or spendable account.
How much is a JPay 5 tablet?
Inmates can purchase the $69.99 tablet from a kiosk in their facility or someone can purchase it for them. To communicate with inmates, people can access JPay’s web platform or get the free JPay app on iPhone or Android.
What is a kiosk used for?
Kiosks are small, temporary booths placed in areas with high foot traffic that are used by businesses to reach their customers in a more simple and informal manner. Kiosks are primarily used for marketing purposes and can be staffed by individuals or self-service.
How do you contact getting out?
FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-516-0115.
What is JPay for inmates?
JPay offers convenient & affordable correctional services, including money transfer, email, videos, tablets, music, education & parole and probation payments. JPay makes it easier to find an inmate, send money and email to any Department of Corrections or County Jail. JPay | Your Home For Corrections Services
Can an inmate sync a tablet to a JPay kiosk?
No. The inmate will not have access to the kiosk to sync their tablet or the charging cart. The tablet will be stored at the institution and returned to the inmate at the appropriate time after the confinement restrictions are completed. Will unscrupulous staff members take tablets away arbitrarily because JPay “owns” the tablets?
Where can I find an inmate/offender’s lobby kiosk?
Lobby kiosks may be found at the facility where your inmate/offender is located. You can use a credit card at the lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender. Check the Availability & Pricing page to see if the facility where your inmate/offender is located contains lobby kiosks.
What is JPay video visitation?
JPay’s Video Visitation service is a virtual way for friends and family to talk face-to-face with an inmate from home using a personal computer. Go to the Video Visits page for more information about video visitation at the Department of Corrections (DOC). Additional JPay resources can be found below:
