Inmate Commissary
Deposit Money for Inmates
About Commissary
A personal trust account will be maintained for each inmate that will include all money collected that the inmate had on them at the time of book-in and also any money that is deposited for an inmate.
Inmates can use their commissary account to purchase items such as snacks, hygiene products, writing materials, and other approved items. Money deposited into an inmate's account is available for them to use at commissary.
Commissary Schedule
- Commissary orders are delivered to inmates in C, D, E, & F blocks on Thursdays
- Commissary orders are delivered to inmates in A, B, G, & H blocks on Fridays
- Inmates must place their commissary order by noon on Wednesday to receive commissary that week.
- Inmates in disciplinary housing are not permitted commissary food items.
Secure Paks
Secure Paks are additional items that can only be purchased by friends or family of inmates. This is in addition to the weekly commissary orders.
Money sent to inmates can be used on commissary items picked out and ordered by the inmates. Secure Paks are items picked out and purchased by family or friends and sent by the company to the inmates.
- All orders must be submitted by midnight Thursday to allow delivery to the inmate on the following Wednesday.
All care packages can be purchased at:
How to Add Money
Online Deposits
Money can be added to an inmate's commissary account online through Access Corrections:
www.accesscorrections.comLobby Kiosk
You can add money in person using the kiosk located in the jail lobby at:
DeKalb County Jail
215 E. 8th Street
Auburn, IN 46706
Lobby open 24 hours a day
Important Information
- Deposits are typically available within 24-48 hours
- Transaction fees may apply depending on the deposit method
- Money can be used for commissary purchases, phone calls, and tablet services
Note: Any remaining funds in an inmate's account at the time of release will be returned to the inmate.
Commissary deposits are non-refundable while an inmate is in custody.