How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Adding money at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) is typically done through online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders—confirm which methods CVSP accepts before sending anything. Money in an inmate trust account can be used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. Keep in mind: funds you send may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. However, if you purchase commissary or care packages directly from an approved vendor, those family-paid purchases aren't affected by restitution. For refunds, families can request unused ViaPath balances through the ViaPath call center. Balances held by incarcerated people are automatically refunded to their trust accounts. Before depositing, double-check the person's full name and ID number, follow the vendor's instructions, and review posting times and kiosk limits.
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Families can request refunds for unused ViaPath balances through the ViaPath call center. Balances already in an incarcerated person’s account are refunded automatically to the inmate’s trust account.
Yes. Any funds sent to an inmate at CVSP may be subject to court-ordered restitution. Purchases you make directly from approved vendors are not impacted by restitution.
Common deposit options include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. Confirm which methods Chuckawalla Valley SP accepts and follow the vendor’s instructions (including name/ID details and posting times) so the money posts when you need it.
Trying to budget for staying in touch with someone at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP)? The biggest changes come down to per-minute video call pricing and per-item messaging costs.
While Chuckawalla Valley SP (CVSP) is still on ViaPath, that's what you'll use to stay connected. But once CVSP transitions, Securus takes over. Setting up your Securus account now means no gap in communication—you won't be scrambling to create an account when you're trying to schedule a video session or send a message.
When Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) switches to the new tablet vendor, you'll use Securus instead of ViaPath for tablet services. Photos, e-messages, and other media purchased through ViaPath won't transfer to the new Securus tablets.
