How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Before sending funds to someone at California City Correctional (CAC), confirm their full name, CDCR number, and facility using the Facility Locator—this ensures your money reaches the right person. CDCR-approved EFT vendors are GTL/ConnectNetwork, JPay, and Access Corrections. ConnectNetwork-affiliated services can process trust/commissary deposits, with fees varying by deposit amount. EFT deposits typically post within 1–3 days, though vendor fees and posting times affect when funds become available. Mailing money? JPay lockbox money orders must be payable to JPay and sent to the Los Angeles lockbox—don't include letters or notes. Checks or money orders mailed directly to the institution (payable to CDCR) have no fee but are held for 30 days. Some purposes, like family visiting funds, may not accept EFT. Keep in mind that CDCR may deduct restitution from wages and trust deposits.
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Sending money is straightforward once you have the right ID number and pick a method that fits your timeline. Here are the three CDCR-approved ways to deposit funds for someone at California City Correctional Facility.
Use the Facility Locator to look up the person’s CDCR number and confirm the facility before you send any funds.
CDCR lists the approved EFT vendors as GTL/ConnectNetwork, JPay, and Access Corrections.
EFT vendor deposits typically post to the person’s account within 1–3 days.
Family visiting funds may not be accepted through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Check with the facility for alternative deposit methods.
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