You can now send money to inmates using a recently installed kiosk at the Reno Justice Court, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

The service would allow people to deposit money to an inmate’s account from the courthouse without having to travel to the Washoe County Detention Facility.

The new JailATM accepts cash or credit cards and is available during regular court hours. The funds would then be available to inmates to use for phone calls, emails, and commissary items, authorities said in a news release on Tuesday.

According to Justice Court Chief Judge Ryan Sullivan, the kiosk would provide easy public access.

“Placing this ATM kiosk in a lobby area at Reno Justice Court provides a centrally located option in the downtown area to conduct this type of business for people who would otherwise need to travel to the sheriff’s office on Parr Boulevard,” she said in the news release.

Family and friends can still deposit money to an inmate’s account online at www.jailatm.com and will need the inmate’s ID number.

They will also be charged a non-refundable service fee of $2.50 per cash transaction and a 10 percent fee for credit card transactions.

Deposits are limited to $300 a week, authorities said.

People can also use the 24-hour kiosk located inside the exterior lobby of the sheriff’s office on 911 Parr Blvd.

Marcella Corona is a breaking news reporter who covers crime and justice in Northern Nevada. Support her work by subscribing to RGJ.com right here.