Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Coffield Unit (TX)
Sending money to someone at the Coffield Unit is straightforward once you know the few rules that trip people up. Here are the key restrictions to check before making a deposit.
Send Money and Commissary at Coffield Unit.
Review available deposit, commissary, money order, and online payment information for sending money to an inmate at Coffield Unit.
Overview
Sending money to someone at Coffield Unit is restricted to approved senders. As of September 1, 2020, only people on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. The Inmate Trust Fund does not accept cash or personal checks. Anything sent that way gets returned. Keep in mind that large single deposits may be held for 14 days before the inmate can access the funds. eCommDirect online deposits carry fees of $2.50 plus 2.25%. If you combine a purchase with a deposit, the fee jumps to $3.75 plus 2.25%. Newly received inmates cannot receive eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter, so timing matters.
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Quick Facts
- Only senders on an inmate's approved visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List may deposit money to Coffield Unit (effective September 1, 2020).
- Cash and personal checks are not accepted by the Inmate Trust Fund and will be returned to the sender.
- eCommDirect deposit fees are $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit; combined purchase+deposit fees are $3.75 plus 2.25%.
- Newly received inmates cannot receive eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter.
Send Money and Commissary Guides
Sending Money to Someone at Coffield Unit: Who Can Deposit and How
Sending money is one of the fastest ways to help someone at Coffield Unit get basics from commissary. But TDCJ has specific trust-fund rules about who can send, what forms of payment work, and when funds become available.
Sending Money to Someone at Coffield Unit: Who Can Deposit, Methods, and Fees
Sending money to someone at the Coffield Unit is straightforward once you know two things: not everyone can deposit, and some deposits come with holds or fees. Here's how to avoid delays and surprises.
Common Questions
Who is allowed to deposit money to an inmate at Coffield Unit?
Only senders on the inmate’s approved visitor list or the Inmate Telephone List can deposit money to Coffield Unit (effective September 1, 2020).
Can I mail cash or personal checks to Coffield Unit for an inmate?
No. Cash and personal checks are not accepted by the Inmate Trust Fund and will be returned to the sender.
What fees and timing rules apply to eCommDirect deposits at Coffield Unit?
eCommDirect charges $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit, and combined purchase-plus-deposit transactions are $3.75 plus 2.25%. Large single deposits may be held for 14 days, and newly received inmates cannot receive eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter.
Other Guides for Coffield Unit
How Often Can You Visit Someone at Coffield Unit? Custody Levels and Visit Frequency Explained
Visiting at Coffield Unit happens on weekends — but how often you can go depends on your loved one's custody classification. Here's how the frequency rules break down so you can plan your trips without surprises.
How Often Can You Visit Someone at Coffield Unit? Understanding Custody Levels and Visit Frequency
At Coffield Unit, how often you can visit comes down to your loved one's custody level (and sometimes their SAT level) under TDCJ visitation policy. Once you know their classification, you can set realistic expectations for weekly or monthly visits and plan your travel around the unit's weekend schedule.
Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Coffield Unit (TX)
Staying in touch is usually straightforward once you know the phone system rules. Here are the key limits to plan around, plus the fastest way to get your number approved so you can start receiving calls from Coffield Unit.
