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How do I send money to the Rensselaer County Jail?
Use the 24-hour cash kiosk in the Public Safety Building lobby, or mail a postal money order with the person's name and booking number.
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Overview
Money reaches someone at the Rensselaer County Jail through the 24-hour cash kiosk in the Public Safety Building lobby, which charges a fee, or a postal money order mailed with their name and booking number to 4000 Main Street, Troy, with no fee. No cash or checks by mail.
Quick Facts
- 1 Cash kiosk, 24 hours a day
- 2 In the Public Safety Building lobby
- 3 Kiosk charges a fee
- 4 Postal money orders by mail, no fee
- 5 Name and booking number on the address
- 6 No cash or checks by mail
- 7 SecurePak for packages
- 8 Phone accounts separate
Two Ways In
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | Cash, 24 hours a day, in the Public Safety Building lobby. A transaction fee applies |
| Postal money order by mail | No fee |
Do not mail cash or checks. Only postal money orders are taken by mail.
Where to Mail It
[Full Name] [Booking Identification Number]
Rensselaer County Correctional Facility
4000 Main Street
Troy, NY 12180
Care Packages
Families can also order items through SecurePak at AccessCatalog.com.
Phone Accounts Are Separate
Calls run on a separate AdvancePay account.
Past the Lobby Kiosk
A kiosk deposit or a postal money order covers their account. Pigeonly covers the rest: a letter or photos picked on your phone, printed and mailed to the jail in Troy.
Families Also Ask
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Is there a fee?
The kiosk charges a transaction fee. Mailed postal money orders have no fee.
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Can I mail a check?
No. Only postal money orders are taken by mail.
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Rensselaer County Jail Inmate Search
VINE, or the Sheriff in Troy.
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Visiting Rensselaer County Jail
Walk-in evening visits, seven days a week.
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Rensselaer County Jail Mailing Address
4000 Main Street, with the booking number.
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Rensselaer County Jail Phone Calls
AdvancePay calls and GettingOut video.
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