Wayne lists five ways to fund an account, but cash at the reception desk stops at $50 a day, so larger amounts go online or by money order. Connect with your loved one in minutes.
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The Wayne County Jail takes commissary money through SmartDeposit, GovPayNet, cash at reception up to $50 a day, or a money order or certified bank check made out to the person and mailed to PO Box 477, Lyons. Commissary comes from Swanson.
People at the Wayne County Jail buy commissary from Swanson Commissary, using money in their account. The Sheriff lists five ways to add to it.
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| SmartDeposit | Online, or by phone on 800-394-0490 |
| GovPayNet | Online, or by phone on 1-866-370-9574 |
| Cash at reception | $50 maximum a day, 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Saturday |
| Money order by mail | Made out to the person, to PO Box 477, Lyons, NY 14489 |
| Certified bank check by mail | Made out to the person, same box |
Money orders and certified checks are made out to the person held, not the Sheriff. Mail them to PO Box 477, Lyons, New York 14489.
Cash at the reception desk is capped at $50 a day. For more, use one of the other routes.
A commissary gift pack through mycarepack.com sends items without a deposit.
Bail can be paid in cash at the jail, by credit card with the card holder present, or remotely through GovPayNet on 1-866-370-9574. Bail is returned by the court, as shown on the receipt.
Pigeonly sends printed photos and letters from your phone to PO Box 477, the part a deposit cannot cover.
4 of 4 questions
SmartDeposit online or on 800-394-0490, GovPayNet online or on 1-866-370-9574, cash at reception up to $50 a day, or a money order or certified check made out to the person and mailed to PO Box 477, Lyons, NY 14489.
Send MoneyYes. $50 a day at the reception desk.
Send MoneyThe person held, not the Sheriff.
Send MoneyCash at the jail, a credit card with the card holder present, or remotely through GovPayNet on 1-866-370-9574.
Send MoneyLyons, New York, not Detroit.
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