Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
When a facility switches providers, money and communication accounts can change too. Here's what to do now, and what to double-check so your funds actually reach your loved one.
Send Money and Commissary at Central CA Womens Facility.
Also known as: Central CA Women's Facility Chowchilla
Review available deposit, commissary, money order, and online payment information for sending money to an inmate at Central CA Womens Facility.
Overview
To add money for someone at Central California Women's Facility (Chowchilla), create a Securus account before your loved one's facility transition. New users can claim access through the Securus portal's "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link. Need a deposit returned? ViaPath refund requests are available online. Funding options vary by what the facility accepts but commonly include online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. Money in an inmate trust account typically covers commissary purchases, phone time, and hygiene items. It may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Before sending funds, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID, then follow the vendor's instructions for timely posting.
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Quick Facts
- Families must create a Securus account before a loved oneâs facility transition.
- New visitors can claim a Securus portal account using the portal's 'CLAIM ACCOUNT' link.
- ViaPath refund requests are available online.
- Do not mail cash; most facilities refuse cash by mail and it will be returned.
Send Money and Commissary Guides
Common Questions
Do I need a Securus account to send money to someone at Central California Womenâs Facility?
Yes. Create a Securus account before your loved one's facility transition.
How do new visitors create or claim an account to add funds?
New visitors can claim an account through the Securus portal using the âCLAIM ACCOUNTâ link.
What methods can I use to add money to an inmate's account?
Depending on what the facility accepts, common options include online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Trying to call, message, or stay in touch with someone at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)? The biggest thing to know right now: CDCR is moving communication services from ViaPath to Securus. Here's how to prepare so you're not scrambling when your loved one's facility switches over.
How to Schedule Your First Visit at Central California Womenâs Facility (CCWF)
Want an in-person visit at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)? You'll book it through CDCR's Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA). No calling the front deskâeverything goes through VSA.
How to Send a Package to Someone at CCWF â Why You Can't Mail It Yourself (and What Happens to the Money)
Trying to send a care package to someone at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)? Here's the biggest surprise: you can't mail it yourself. Quarterly packages must be ordered through CDCR-authorized private vendors. And the rules around money versus vendor purchases can affect what your loved one actually receives.
