
                                Exhibit 23.1



 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

 We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration  Statement
 of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated August  24,
 2000, appearing  in  the  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  of  Jack  Henry  &
 Associates, Inc. for the  year ended June  30, 2000, which  is part of  this
 Registration Statement.

 /s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

 St. Louis, Missouri

 July 27, 2001

