How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail
You can put money on an Escambia County inmate’s account in three ways. Online or by phone through Access Corrections (accesscorrections.com). In person at the 24-hour kiosk in the Main Jail lobby, 3080 N. Pace Blvd. Or by mail with a U.S. Postal money order payable to “ITF [Inmate First and Last Name]”, sent to Inmate Accounts, P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522. The Work Annex has its own deposit page.
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Deposit options compared
| Method | Where | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online / phone | accesscorrections.com | Usually fastest | Card payment. Provider fees are shown before you pay. |
| Lobby kiosk | Main Jail lobby, 3080 N. Pace Blvd. — open 24 hours | Fast | Cash or card, per the kiosk. Have the booking number. |
| Money order by mail | Inmate Accounts, P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522 | Slowest | U.S. Postal money orders only, payable to “ITF Inmate First Last”. Never send cash. |
“ITF” means in trust for. Write the inmate’s full legal name exactly as it appears on Jail View, and add the booking number where there’s room.
What the money is used for
- Commissary — snacks, hygiene items, stationery, clothing items and other approved products, ordered through kiosks in the housing units.
- Phone time — inmates can buy calling time with account funds. Phone calls
- Fees — Florida jails can charge fees. The county’s 2017 inmate handbook lists a booking fee, a daily subsistence fee and medical co-pays (sick call and prescriptions), which can be deducted from the account. Medical care is provided whether or not the inmate can pay.
Commissary rules (from the county’s 2017 inmate handbook)
- Orders are placed through in-pod kiosks and filled once a week.
- The handbook lists a weekly spending limit of $175 , with some items (like clothing, shoes, toiletries, radios and batteries) excluded from the limit.
- Inmates with less than $1.00 in their account for 14 consecutive days can qualify as indigent and receive basic hygiene and writing supplies.
- An inmate can release money to someone outside. The handbook lists a fee for this.
Details can change. Ask the jail for current limits.
Care packages
Escambia County also points families to icaregifts.com for approved care packages. Packages sent by mail aren’t accepted — only items from the approved vendor.
Work Annex inmates
Inmates at the Work Annex (Cantonment) have their own deposit page on the county website. Check the inmate’s facility on Jail View (codes CRP/CMS) and use the matching instructions. Work Annex guide
What happens to money at release
When an inmate is released, the remaining account balance is refunded to them, typically by debit card or check depending on the jail’s current system. Money deposited but not yet spent isn’t lost.
Frequently asked questions
How do I put money on an inmate’s books in Escambia County?
Use Access Corrections online or by phone, the 24-hour kiosk in the Main Jail lobby at 3080 N. Pace Blvd., or mail a U.S. Postal money order payable to “ITF” plus the inmate’s first and last name to Inmate Accounts, P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522.
Can I send cash in the mail to an inmate?
No. Only U.S. Postal money orders are accepted by mail for inmate accounts, sent to the Inmate Accounts P.O. box. Cash, personal checks and money tucked into personal letters aren’t allowed and are treated as contraband. Online deposits through Access Corrections are faster and easier to track.
Does depositing money pay someone’s bond?
No. Money deposited to an inmate’s account is for commissary items, phone time and jail fees. Bond is a separate payment, posted at the jail’s public bond window or through a licensed bail bond agent. Call the jail at 850-436-9830 to confirm the bond amount before paying anything.
Sources: Escambia County – Deposit Money (Jail) · Deposit Money (Work Annex) · Escambia County Inmate Handbook, 2017 (PDF) · Access Corrections