Review available deposit, commissary, money order, and online payment information for sending money to an inmate at Buena Vista Corrections Facility, Co.
Buena Vista Corrections Facility doesn't accept cash or money orders by mail. You'll need to use CDOC-approved electronic options instead. The approved vendors for inmate deposits are JPay, Western Union, and GTL/ConnectNetwork (ConnectNetwork deposits are provided by TouchPay Holdings, LLC d/b/a GTL Financial Services). Depending on the vendor, you can deposit online, by phone, or at approved kiosks. Fees and processing rules vary by vendor. Deposits made before the daily cutoff (generally 4:00 p.m. MT) usually post the next day, but plan for 2 to 3 days so funds arrive in time for canteen orders. CDOC must withhold a minimum 20% of deposits for court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or child support. For care packages, Union Supply is the DOC-approved vendor.
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Timing matters when sending money to someone at Buena Vista Corrections Facility. Deposits made before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time are typically available to the person in custody by the next day. Planning to help with commissary purchases? Allow extra time. The Colorado Department of Corrections advises waiting 2 to 3 days after a deposit for funds to be processed and ready for canteen orders.
Need to get funds to someone at Buena Vista quickly? The fastest options are the Colorado DOC's electronic deposit partners: JPay, Western Union, and GTL. Here's what to expect for each method and how long deposits typically take.
You cannot send cash or money orders by mail to CDOC inmates at Buena Vista. Use JPay, Western Union, or GTL/ConnectNetwork to deposit funds online, by phone, or at approved kiosks. Check the vendor’s instructions for payment types and fees.
Deposits made before the daily cutoff (generally 4:00 p.m. MT) are generally available the next day. To be safe for canteen or package orders, allow 2 to 3 days for processing.
Yes. CDOC is required to withhold a minimum of 20% of any deposit for court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or child support.
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