How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Cheshire Correctional Institution usually starts with the Connecticut DOC's Inmate Trust Fund Remitter Form. Download it from the DOC forms page and include it when you mail a money order. You may also be able to use an approved electronic deposit service—processing times vary depending on the method and provider. To avoid delays, rejected deposits, or money being applied to the wrong account, make sure the inmate identification details are complete and accurate. Clothing packages can't be dropped off or mailed in. Clothing is provided by the facility, and extra personal items are purchased through commissary. Approved CDs and other media are available through commissary, and outside items must meet distributor rules.
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Want to put money on someone's account at Cheshire Correctional? Start with the Connecticut DOC's Inmate Trust Fund Remitter Form. The form includes instructions for submitting your deposit exactly how DOC requires.
Mailing a money order to someone at Cheshire Correctional? Send it to the Connecticut DOC Inmate Trust Fund with the right paperwork, and it'll post to the correct account.
Download and complete the Connecticut DOC Inmate Trust Fund Remitter Form before mailing a money order. You can also use an approved electronic deposit service, and posting times depend on the method and provider.
No. Family and friends can’t send or drop off clothing packages because clothing is provided by the agency, and additional personal items must be purchased through commissary.
Mailed money orders can take several business days, while some electronic services may post funds within hours. Including the completed remitter form and correct inmate information helps prevent delays or misapplied deposits.
Your first visit to Cheshire Correctional goes smoother when you handle three things up front: confirm you're approved to visit, bring the right ID for everyone in your group, and leave prohibited items—especially electronics—at home.
Thirty minutes goes fast. With some planning and an early arrival, you can protect every minute and make your visit count.
Getting approved to visit at Cheshire Correctional starts with confirming where the person is housed, then completing Connecticut DOC's visiting application. Here's how the process works—and what to do while you wait.
