Washington County Detention Center, IN Inmate Commissary (2024)

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Washington County Detention Center

Address:
801 Jackson Street
Salem, IN 47167
Phone:
812-883-5999

Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Washington County Detention Center

Washington County Detention Center Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate

Washington County Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.

You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Jail ATM.

There is a monthly limit of $200-300 on how much inmates can spend on commissary items.

This amount is subject to change so call the facility at 812-883-5999 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.

Inmates have access to both an in-house commissary store, and commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.

Scroll down for information on the Washington County Detention Center's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.

You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.

Commissary & Care Packs for Inmates at Washington County Detention Center using Prodigy Solutions / Jail ATM

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Washington County Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Washington County Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATMfor Washington County Detention Center.

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Washington County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATMwebsite to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Washington County Detention Center has an agreementwith JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM websiteto see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

What Commissary & Care Pack Items can you purchase for an Inmate at Washington County Detention Center?

These are just a few of the Gift Packs available for you to purchase online at Prodigy / Jail ATM and have delivered to your inmate at Washington County Detention Center.

What Services does JAIL ATM Offer?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Washington County Detention Center

• Search for JailATM services for Washington County Detention Center.
• Make an inmate deposit with JailATMfor Washington County Detention Center.

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Washington County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATMwebsite to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Money

• Washington County Detention Center has an agreementwith JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.

Send Gift Packs

• Washington County Detention Center has an agreementwith JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM websiteto see if they allow Gift Packs.
• When available these may be ordered by you online and then are delivered directly to the inmate.

What is an Inmate Commissary?

Commissary, also known as Canteen, is the ‘store’ within a jail or prison where inmates can purchase items that they want or need to make their stay in jail or prison less of a burden.

Snacks and comfort foods, branded hygiene products they are used to, sneakers and t-shirts, prayer blankets, radios, headphones, television sets, tablets, stationary products and art supplies; depending on the facility, there are thousands of products to choose from.

Some jail and prison systems run their own commissary store, others contract out to companies that serve dozens or hundreds of jails, where inmates and/or their friends and families can purchase products through a website from home, or a kiosk or tablet within their facility.

What items can inmates purchase in jail and prison?

How much money can an inmate spend on commissary each month?

Generally, the maximum spend in jail is about $300 per month. Prisons allow a bit more as it is more of a permanent home, whereby jail is temporary. To find out how much an inmate in the Washington County Detention Center can spend each month, call 812-883-5999.

How often can inmates purchase commissary?

Some jails it's twice a week, others once a week or every other week. A lot of the online stores care pack companies are once a month. To find out the exact schedule for Washington County Detention Center, call 812-883-5999.

How can a friend or family member deposit money for an inmate in jail or prison?

When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate.

If one of these companies (listed in the next question) works with Washington County Detention Center, this information will be outlined above.

Who are the companies that jails use to send money to inmates?

There are many companies competing for the accounts of jail and prison inmates. Their intention is to alleviate the staffing and financial responsibility of handling inmate’s accounts. They usually charge a fee equal to 3-5% of the total deposit.

The companies, in alphabetical order, are:

Access Corrections
AllPaid (aka GovPayNet)
Care A Cell
Cash Bond Online
CIDNET
City Tele Coin
CommissaryDeposit.com
Correct Solutions Group
Correctpay
Ctel
Edevo
Express Account
gettingout
GTL
Inmate Canteen
InmateSales
JailATM
Jail Pack Store (McDaniel Supply)
Jailpayments.com
Jpay
NCIC
JailCanteen (Oasis)
Paytel
Pigeonly
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tennessee Business Enterprise
Tiger
Touchpay

How do I send an inmate money by mail?

To send an inmate money by mail you first have to have the money converted to a money order, preferably from the US Post Office, or a Cashier’s Check. Never send cash, and never send a personal check.
To find the address for sending money to an inmate, call the jail at 812-883-5999.

Can I send an inmate money online?

Almost every facility contracts with a company that helps friends and families of inmates send them money. The list can be found above.
To find out who Washington County Detention Center contracts with for inmate deposits, call them at 812-883-5999.

How expensive are items on commissary?

Items on commissary are no more expensive than they would be at a local Walmart store.

What is a Commissary deposit?

A commissary deposit is the money that a person on the outside deposits in an inmate’s trust account, so they can have money to spend on commissary and communication services.

How much money can inmate have in his commissary account?

The limit that an inmate can have in their commissary account is usually about $300.00. To find out what the limit is for Washington County Detention Center, call 812-883-5999.

Can I send an inmate a package or care pack??

Many jails contract with companies that send food, hygiene products and/or clothing to inmates. These can be purchased and sent by friends and family on a weekly or monthly basis.

You can only send items from the one that your jail has a contract with.

An inmate carepack is a pack of snacks and/or hygiene products that friends or family members of an inmate can purchase online and have shipped to an inmate. The carepack company needs to have a contract with the facility before it can be shipped to the inmate.

Check this page, the Money Page or the Commissary Page for further information, or call the jail at 812-883-5999 to see which one that the Washington County Detention Center works with.

Here are the commissary package companies, in alphabetical order, that provide this service to jails in the United States:

Access Securepak
Care A Cell
Commissary order
Correct Pay
Express Account
icare
Inmate Canteen
Jail ATM
Jail Pack Store (McDaniel Supply)
My Care Pack
Oasis (jailcanteen)
Prodigy Solutions
Tiger
Union Supply Direct

Can an inmate buy gifts on commissary?

Not really. Other than the basic supplies mentioned above there are no gifts other than greeting cards that they can fill out and mail to a friend, family or loved one.

Washington County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Washington County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Washington County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Washington County Detention Center
801 S Jackson St., Suite 100
Salem, IN 47167

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmateand what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

Washington County Detention Center now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

• Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome orFirefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone -877-998-5678

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How to Bail out an Inmate in Washington County

To Bail out or Post Bond for an Inmate in Washington County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Log in, Register or sign in as a Guest.
• Select Washington County Detention Center
• Select the Deposit 'type'... Inmate Account or Friends and Family Account.
• Follow the Instructions.

For complete Instructions on How to Bail or Bond an Inmate in Washington County Detention Center, check out ourInmate Bailpage.

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Washington County Detention Center uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

• Online- They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• At the Washington County Detention Centerusing the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Washington County Detention Center mayrequire identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
• By phone by calling866-516-0115- They havebi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Washington County Detention Centerinmate's account for communication services, check out ourSend Moneypage.

How to Communicate with an Washington County Detention Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Washington County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Washington County Detention Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Washington County Detention Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on ourInmate MailPage and ourText/Email an InmatePage.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTLGettingOut, the same servicethat handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, forsending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.

If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Washington County Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Washington County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Washington County can be found on ourInmate Mail Page and ourText/Email an InmatePage.

How to Send aSecure Email Message to an Inmate in Washington County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Washington County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Washington County, by creating an account.
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• Select Indiana, then select Washington County Detention Center, 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 couldbe used against your inmate in court.

- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Washington 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

For all information on how toText/Email an Inmatein Washington County Detention Center check out ourSecure Messaging GuideforWashington County.

How Do Inmates in Washington County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Washington County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Washington County Detention Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at877-998-5678.
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnightEST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM,and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Washington County inmates and their families and friendsinclude: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Washington County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit ourInmate PhonePage.

How Do You Visit an Inmatein Washington County Detention Center?

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate at Washington County Detention Center, which is explained and outlined in detail on ourVisit InmatePage, Washington County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Inmate Salesutilizing the following instructions:

In order to have a successful video visit with an inmate in Washington County, these are the steps to follow:

• Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
• Register with Inmate Sales.
• Find Washington County Detention Center
• Select 'New Purchase'
• Choose Washington County Detention Center and a product (either 'Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
• Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
• Schedule a visit.
• Call877-998-5678 if you have any questions.

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers andclergyvisitation in Washington County, can be found on ourVisit InmatePage.

Washington County Detention Center Phone: 812-883-5999

How to Send aCarepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Washington County

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

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• Go to JailATM, choose Indiana, then choose Washington County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or theirInmate 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 Washington County Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Washington County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shippingCommissarypackages orsending moneyto an inmate inWashington County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions PageforWashington County.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmatein Washington County

To deposit moneyonline for an inmate in Washington County Detention Center follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, orSign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Washington County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Indiana, then choose Washington County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or theirInmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate inWashington County Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Washington County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending moneyto an inmate inWashington County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send MoneyPageforWashington County.

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