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Inmate Trust Fund
The Inmate Trust Fund, commonly referred to as the Inmate Bank, is responsible for the creation and maintenance of an account for each individual booked into the Harris County Jail system. The Inmate Bank is comprised of three areas: The Booking Bank, the Releasing Bank and the Administrative Bank.
The Booking and Releasing Banks are located within the Inmate Processing Center at 1201 Commerce Street. Clerks assigned to the Booking Bank work in the booking area alongside the receiving deputies. They collect monies from inmates coming into the jail system and issue receipts to them. The clerks then either create a new bank account for the inmate or reactivate a previous account. The Releasing Bank clerks are responsible for the printing and disbursement of checks issued to persons for the balance of their account upon being released from the custody of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
 The Administrative Bank is located at 1200 Baker Street. Clerks assigned to the Administrative Bank are responsible for the processing of all other deposits to the inmate accounts. Cash is only accepted at the kiosks in the lobby of the 1200 Baker Street and 701 N. San Jacinto Street jail facilities. Government Payment Service and Western Union Quick Collect ® deposits are also processed. These deposits are credited to the inmates’ accounts and receipts generated. The receipts are sent to the inmate as a notification of the deposit having been made. The Administrative Bank is also responsible for processing medical charges accrued by the inmate and preparing all monies collected by the Inmate Bank for deposit.
Types of deposits accepted and instructions:
 Lobby Kiosks:
Deposits are accepted at 1200 Baker Street and 701 North San Jacinto Street. Each jail lobby has two kiosks that accept payments in cash or by credit card. The machines accept $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills. You will have to know the inmate’s correct SPN number and the machine will lead you through the steps to place the deposit on the correct account. This option is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Western Union® Quick Collects®:
 Western Union® Quick Collects® are accepted and may be sent from any authorized Western Union® agent. Use the “blue form” and the code city of “ITF-TX” in the appropriate blocks. In addition, ensure you put the inmate’s last name and SPN number on the form. An incorrect SPN number or last name will prevent the Quick Collect from being transmitted.
Government Payment Service:
Deposits are accepted by "Government Payment Services". This is a private entity that accepts payments by way of Credit/Debit cards only by phone. In order to utilize this service you must call 1-888-277-2535, 24 hours a day.
You will need the following information:
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Pay Location Code = 5500
The inmate's last name
The inmate's SPN
The facility code = HSO
There is a minimum deposit of $25.00, and a maximum of $100.00. A service fee of 5% of the deposit amount will be charged. There is a minimum service fee of $2.50 per transaction.
Information:
Office – 713-755-5313
FAX – 713-755-4546
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