How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Chippewa Correctional Facility follows MDOC rules that limit any single deposit to a prisoner's account to $300. Family and friends can typically add funds online, by phone, or at on-site kiosks, though available options vary by facility. When making a payment, select the correct facility and inmate, then choose the deposit type (commissary, bond, or bill) before paying. Online and phone deposits require the inmate's full name and a facility or booking ID, plus your billing information. Double-check IDs and amounts, follow the payment prompts, and confirm the deposit went through.
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MDOC rules limit any single deposit to a prisoner’s account at Chippewa CF to $300.
Common options include online payments, phone payments, and facility kiosks. Available methods vary by facility.
You'll need the inmate's full name and a facility or booking/ticket number. For online or phone payments, you'll also need your billing name, address, and contact information. Follow the payment prompts exactly when entering IDs and amounts.
Trying to connect with someone at Chippewa Correctional Facility? Start with the official ViaPath (GTL) support contacts for video visit help, and get familiar with current phone rates before you add funds or place calls.
Getting approved to visit at Chippewa Correctional Facility follows Michigan DOC's standard process. Once you know the steps—and where people typically get stuck—you can avoid the most common delays.
Chippewa Correctional Facility uses a tight scheduling window. You must book at least 48 hours ahead, but no more than 7 days out. Picture a rolling one-week calendar that stays two days in front of you: if today is Monday, the earliest slot you can grab is Wednesday, and the furthest is next Monday. Try to book tomorrow? Won't meet the 48-hour rule. Two weeks out? The system won't accept it yet.
