Three Ways to Send Money to Someone at California City Correctional Facility

Before you send anything, look up the person's CDCR number using California Incarcerated Records and Information Search, then confirm their housing location with the Facility Locator. Payments are tied to both the CDCR number and current location - get either one wrong, and your deposit could be delayed or misrouted.

Need the money to arrive quickly? Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the fastest option. CDCR's approved vendors are GTL/ConnectNetwork, JPay, and Access Corrections - funds typically post within 1–3 days. EFT comes with fees that vary by vendor and payment method.

You can also mail a check or money order to the JPay lockbox. Make it payable to JPay and send it to: JPay, 2202 South Figueroa St, Box #3001, Los Angeles, CA 90007.

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• ✓ Make the check or money order payable to CDCR
• ✓ Include the sender’s name and address on the check or money order
• ✓ Write the incarcerated person’s name and CDCR number on the check or money order

Mailing a check or money order directly to the institution has no fee. The tradeoff? Timing. These payments are held for 30 days before posting, so this works best when you're planning ahead - not covering something urgent.

If the money is for family visiting, don't use EFT. CDCR prohibits Electronic Funds Transfer for family visiting funds - you'll need to use one of the mail-based options instead.

One more thing to know: restitution deductions can affect what your loved one actually receives. If they owe a restitution fine, CDCR deducts 50% (or the remaining balance) from wages and trust account deposits, plus a 10% administrative fee on top - up to 55% total.

When speed matters, EFT is your best bet - deposits through GTL/ConnectNetwork, JPay, or Access Corrections typically post within 1–3 days. The downside is fees. If you'd rather avoid them and don't need the funds right away, mail a check or money order directly to the institution. No fee, but expect a 30-day hold.

Match your method to the purpose. For family visiting funds, skip EFT and use a mail-based option. Whichever route you choose, double-check the facility and include the person's name and CDCR number on any mailed payment. Those details keep your deposit from getting stuck.

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• ✓ Look up the incarcerated person’s CDCR number and confirm their facility before you send money
• ✓ If you’re mailing a payment, include the incarcerated person’s name and CDCR number on the check or money order
• ✓ If you’re mailing to the institution, make sure the check or money order has the sender’s name and address
• ✓ If you’re using the JPay lockbox, make it payable to JPay and mail it to: JPay, 2202 South Figueroa St, Box #3001, Los Angeles, CA 90007