How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
New users sending money to someone at Calipatria State Prison can create a GTL account through the "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link on the GTL visitation site. Funds are typically added through online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders, though exact methods depend on the facility and vendor. Money in a trust account helps pay for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other approved purchases. Some balances may be reduced by court-ordered deductions. Before submitting a deposit, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID, then follow the vendor's instructions closely. Posting times vary, kiosk machines may not make change, vendors may charge fees, and you should never mail cash.
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Click the "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link on the GTL visitation site. That's the documented setup path for first-time GTL users at Calipatria.
Common options include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders. Which methods you can use depends on the facility and the vendor.
No. Most facilities refuse cash sent through the mail, and it may be returned. Use an accepted vendor option or a money order instead.
Trying to visit someone at Calipatria State Prison? Start at the CDCR GTL visitation site. What you do next depends on whether you've scheduled visits before or this is your first time.
Setting up a video visit at Calipatria State Prison through the GTL visitation site comes down to three steps: create your account, sign in, and schedule. Here's how to get it done without going in circles.
Scheduling a video visit at Calipatria State Prison starts in the CDCR GTL/ViaPath visitation portal. Once you know where to click, it's pretty straightforward.
