Send Money at Avenal State Prison

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

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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Quick Facts

  • You can add money via online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders depending on what the facility accepts.
  • Funds in a trust account pay for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases and may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or authorized deductions.
  • Do not mail cash; most facilities explicitly refuse cash by mail and it will be returned.
  • Electronic transfer posting times and third‑party processing fees affect when funds become available and the total cost; kiosks may accept cash or cards but often cannot make change.

Common Questions

How can I add money to an inmate at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility?

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.

Can I mail cash or a personal cheque to send money?

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.

Do third‑party vendors charge fees and when will funds be available?

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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