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Hygiene items, clothing, and a variety of snack foods are available for purchase on a non-cash basis through the Commissary. Inmates order and receive items once per week, paying for them using funds in the account established for them at intake.
Upon admission to the JRDC, a commissary account is established for each inmate with the Office of Inmate Accounting. Any money that is collected during intake is deposited in an account to be used for Commissary purchases. No deposits of any kind will be accepted from visitors. Please see FAQs from the Home page to learn about our Lobby Kiosks, online and phone deposit methods to deposit money on an Inmate’s account.
If the inmates needs to withdraw money from their account to send to a family member or friend, an Inmate Request Slip must be submitted to the Office of Inmate Accounting. Including an explanation of why you wish to make the withdrawal, the full name of the payee, and the exact amount of money to be withdrawn from the account. A Case Manager will meet with the inmate to verify your request, obtain the address of the payee, and have the inmate sign a Check Authorization Form. Upon approval, the check will be prepared and be mailed out within one week of when you signed the form.
The Commissary is operated on a non-cash basis. Personal hygiene items, clothing and a variety of snack foods are available. Inmates are permitted one order per week. Cash (at the lobby kiosk), credit cards (Master Card and Visa), and debit cards are accepted. The kiosks are located in the front lobbies of the Jennifer Road and Ordnance Road Detention Centers and accept cash denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The machines do not accept coins or one dollar bills. Payments may also be made online at www.accesscorrections.com or by phone at 866-345-1884. The facility number is 221401. A fee is assessed for transactions of $.01 - $300.00 as noted below:
| Base Fees to Make Deposits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lobby | Telephone | Web |
| $0.00 - $19.99: $4.00 | $0.00-$19.99: $3.95 | $0.00-$19.99: $2.95 |
| $20.00 - $99.99: $4.00 | $20.00 - $99.99: $6.95 | $20.01-$99.99: $5.95 |
| $100 - $199.99: $4.00 | $100 - $199.99: $8.95 | $100 - $199.99: $7.95 |
| $200 - $300: $4.00 | $200.01 - $300: $10.95 | $200.01 - $300: $9.95 |
For deposits, the inmate's Jail Identification Number (JID) or the inmate’s first and last name is required. Money orders are not accepted. Please note that deposits of any kind are not accepted by Detention Center staff. The inmate's account will be credited the funds shortly after the deposit is made.
All deposits to inmate accounts must be completed by midnight Wednesday for Thursday’s Commissary order.
Access Corrections Secure Deposits is the fastest, most convenient way to deposit funds into your loved one’s account! Send money with your Visa or MasterCard using one of the following options:
1. Smart Device: Download our Android or iOS app.
2. Online: accesscorrections.com. The app and online options offer the lowest handling charge!
3. Toll-free Telephone: 866-345-1884. Call 24/7 to speak with a bilingual representative.
4. Lobby Kiosk: Easy to use and accepts cash.
As the most centrally-located county in Maryland and site of the state capital of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County is in many ways the heart of Maryland. Half a million people call the county home.
