How to Send Money to James I. Montgomery Correctional Center

County Jails Handle Funds Differently From FDOC

Do not assume Florida DOC’s statewide Correct Pay system works here. Correct Pay is the money deposit system used at Florida Department of Corrections state prisons only. James I. Montgomery Correctional Center is a Duval County jail operated by JSO, which requires deposits through its own electronic system, Access Secure Deposits.

Deposits Are Electronic Only

JSO’s policy is strict on this point: the Access Secure Deposits system is the only accepted method for funding an inmate’s trust account. JSO does not accept:

• Cash sent by mail
• Cashier’s checks
• Money orders, whether mailed or brought in person

If you try to mail a money order or cash to this facility, it will not be accepted or applied to the inmate’s account. Use Access Secure Deposits instead.

Step 1: Go to Access Secure Deposits

Visit the Access Secure Deposits system linked from jaxsheriff.org, or search for it directly. Set up your deposit using the inmate’s full legal name and booking number.

Step 2: Confirm the Inmate Is Still at This Facility

Before sending money, confirm the person you’re trying to reach is currently held at James I. Montgomery Correctional Center. County jail populations turn over quickly. Call 904-766-5076 to verify custody status, since funds sent after a transfer can be delayed or difficult to recover.

Step 3: Gather What You’ll Need

Have the inmate’s full legal name and booking number ready. Access Secure Deposits requires this information to route your payment to the correct trust account.

What Funds Typically Cover

Money deposited into an inmate’s trust account at a county jail generally covers commissary purchases like food and hygiene items. Whether phone credit is combined with commissary spending in one account, or kept separate, was not confirmed for this facility. Ask when you call 904-766-5076.

Restrictions and Special Circumstances

A few situations can affect how deposits work at any Florida county jail:

• Court-ordered fees or restitution: If a court has ordered part of an inmate’s account balance to go toward fines or restitution, a portion of deposits may be automatically deducted before the remaining balance becomes available.
• Disciplinary holds: An inmate on disciplinary restriction may have limited commissary access even with funds available in their account.
• Transfers: If the inmate is moved to a different facility, including a Florida state prison, the trust account balance may not automatically follow them. Call 904-766-5076 to ask about the process for a specific situation.
• Recent booking: A newly booked inmate’s trust account may take a day or more to be set up in the system. If a deposit fails right after booking, try again in 24 to 48 hours or call to confirm the account is active.

Troubleshooting a Failed or Missing Deposit

If a deposit doesn’t show up as expected:

1. Confirm you used Access Secure Deposits, since this is the only accepted method.
2. Double check that the inmate’s name and booking number were entered correctly.
3. Call 904-766-5076 to ask whether the deposit was received and when it’s expected to post.

Why JSO Doesn’t Accept Cash or Mailed Payments

Requiring all deposits through a single electronic system reduces the risk of lost mail, fraud, and processing delays that come with handling cash or paper money orders at a county jail. If you’re used to mailing money orders to a different Florida facility, note that this practice will not work here. Use Access Secure Deposits instead.

What to Do Next

Go to Access Secure Deposits through jaxsheriff.org to make a deposit. Call James I. Montgomery Correctional Center at 904-766-5076 if you have questions about custody status, fees, or processing time.