Inmate Account Deposits

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There are four ways to deposit funds to Inmate Accounts using TouchPay. Please note that fees apply for using this service:

By telephone

Online using TouchPay

At select retail locations

By Cash Kiosks, located at the jails

Deposits to inmate accounts are made using TouchPay Systems
cash kiosks located at each jail facility
You can place money on an inmate’s account using the inmate’s
name or booking number
Cash Kiosks accept deposits by cash money, VISA, and MasterCard
Deposited funds are available for the inmate’s use after verification
(usually within one hour)

TouchPay Systems Cash Kiosks are located at: District I substation (1840 South Lewis Street, Mesa, AZ 85210) and at the below Jail Facilities.

Captain: Amie Williams

Inmate Capacity: Approximately 1,600 beds

Classification of Inmates Housed: Male Medium Security and Minimum Security – General Population inmates.

Square Footage: 258,000

Built In: 2020

Unique Features:

The Watkins Jail is a state-of-the-art facility designed and operated on the system of strategic inmate management using the principles of “Direct Supervision.”

These principles focus on the assumption most inmates in the jail system want to comply with rules and regulations by staff utilizing positive reinforcement, communication, accountability, and mutual respect. By providing an environment utilizing effective supervision and incentives, most inmates can and will comply with jail rules and procedures.

Through design and operational guidelines, control of the facility is maintained by detention staff, improving the safety and security of staff, inmates, and the community.

The officer workstation is in the middle of the housing unit, without walls or barriers to impede direct communication/interaction with an inmate living there.

The Watkins Jail also offers programs such as Choose to Change, and MOSAIC, designed to encourage positive behavior and to help them to make better life choices and end the cycle of reoffending.