How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Depositing money into an inmate account at ASPC-Yuma-Cibola Unit is done through approved third-party options: online portals, vendor apps, phone payments, or on-site kiosks. Mailing a check won't work here. When using an online or phone service, you'll enter the inmate's commissary/PIN or booking number along with your payment details. Electronic deposits usually post quickly. ADCRR state prisons generally don't accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for inmate account deposits, so stick to approved electronic methods. The one exception: if you're sending an official government benefit check (VA, Social Security, disability) for an inmate trust account, mail it to the Inmate Trust Accounts Section, 1802 W Jackson Street, #161, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (effective Jan 7, 2026). Funds can be used for commissary, telephone, or authorized self-bail accounts.
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Use the facility's approved online or phone portal, a third-party vendor app, or an on-site kiosk. You'll need the inmate's commissary/PIN or booking number and your payment details. Electronic deposits usually post quickly, so follow the prompts to confirm your transaction.
Generally, no. ADCRR state prisons don't accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for inmate account deposits. Use the approved electronic or kiosk deposit methods instead.
Mail official government checks for inmate trust accounts to: Inmate Trust Accounts Section, 1802 W Jackson Street, #161, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (effective Jan 7, 2026).
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