How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money to someone's trust account at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, use the deposit channels the facility accepts: online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders (available options vary). Before sending funds, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID so the deposit posts correctly. Trust account funds cover commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other approved purchases. Balances can be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Check vendor fees and posting times ahead of time, since they affect total cost and when funds become available. If you use a kiosk, plan ahead: kiosks may accept cash or cards but often cannot make change. If the facility uses GTL, new users can select "CLAIM ACCOUNT" on the GTL site before making deposits.
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Use the methods the facility accepts: online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. Double-check the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID so the deposit credits correctly.
Never mail cash. If you need to send funds by mail, use a U.S. Postal money order where mail deposits are allowed. Otherwise, use an approved online, phone, or kiosk option.
Yes, third-party vendors typically charge processing fees, so check the fee schedule before submitting payment. Posting times vary by vendor and transfer type, which determines when the money becomes available.
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- Main phone: (916) 985-8610
