Commissioners approve inmate debit-card release program to replace some paper checks
The court approved a contract with Rapid Financial Solutions (Tyler Technologies subsidiary) to issue prepaid debit cards to released inmates so funds in commissary accounts can be accessed immediately; staff will address optional check issuance for inmates who decline cards.
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Taylor County approved an agreement with Rapid Financial Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Tyler Technologies, to issue prepaid debit cards to released inmates for funds remaining in commissary accounts. The sheriff explained the operational benefit: "So instead of writing a check, we're gonna give them a debit card," which the department says will allow released people to use funds immediately rather than waiting for a bank to cash a check late at night.
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