How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Butte County Jail accepts deposits to inmate trust accounts through TouchPay. You can deposit online, at the lobby kiosk, or by phone. For phone deposits, call TouchPay's toll-free number (866-232-1899) and enter Site ID 795965 to route funds to the right facility. Deposits typically post to the inmate's account in about 30 minutes. Commissary spending is capped at $100 per inmate per week. Money must be in the account by 4 pm Sunday to count toward that week's order. Commissary items include stamps, paper, hygiene products, and snacks.
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Commissary is one of the simplest ways to help someone get through jail a little more comfortably — but timing matters. Here's how the weekly spending limit and Sunday cutoff work at Butte County Jail, plus what your loved one can actually buy.
Getting money onto someone's account is straightforward once you know the system. Here's how deposits work at Butte County Jail, what TouchPay fees look like, and how to make sure funds arrive in time for the weekly commissary order.
Getting money onto an inmate's account at Butte County Jail is quick once you pick the TouchPay option that works for you—online, at a lobby kiosk, or by phone.
Use TouchPay to deposit online, at the facility lobby kiosk, or by phone. Have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking/facility ID ready and follow TouchPay’s prompts. For phone deposits, call 866-232-1899 and use Site ID 795965.
TouchPay deposits are typically credited to the inmate’s account in about 30 minutes after the transaction completes.
The commissary limit is $100 per inmate per week. Funds must be in the inmate’s account by 4 pm Sunday to be applied to that week’s commissary order.
Your first visit goes smoother when you know the time limits, show up at the right start time for your inmate's housing unit, and leave prohibited items at home. Here's a Butte County Jail-specific checklist to help you avoid getting turned away.
At Butte County Jail, visiting times depend on housing unit—and sometimes on cell range. Male and female housing run on different schedules. Use the examples below to find the right window, then confirm the full schedule for your loved one's exact assignment before you go.
Inmates at Butte County Jail can use the phones daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. All calls are collect.
