How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Colorado State Penitentiary accepts money deposits online, by phone, or in person through approved methods. The Colorado Department of Corrections uses third-party vendors to manage commissary deposits and accounts. Don't mail cash or money orders; they won't be accepted. Deposits received before the 4:00 p.m. MT daily cut-off are generally available the next day, but allow 2 to 3 days for processing to make sure funds post before canteen orders. The department withholds at least 20% of every deposit toward court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or child support before the rest becomes available. Account funds cover canteen purchases like phone time, stamps, food, clothing, and hygiene items. Union Supply is the approved care-package provider, and the canteen program is self-sustaining.
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Sending money to someone at Colorado State Penitentiary? The funds go into their Colorado Department of Corrections inmate account. Here's how to deposit, when the money will be available, and the rules that affect how much they can actually spend.
Sending money to someone at Colorado State Penitentiary is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how to deposit funds, when they'll actually be available, and why the spendable amount might be less than what you sent.
You can send money online, by phone using the vendor's card payment service, or by depositing cash in person at approved locations. CDOC uses third-party vendors for trust and commissary deposits, so use the vendor and method listed for the inmate's facility.
No. Money orders and cash sent by mail are not accepted.
Deposits received before the 4:00 p.m. MT cut-off are generally available the next day. Allow 2 to 3 days for processing to make sure the funds post and can be used for canteen orders.
Yes. At least 20% of any deposit is withheld to pay court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or child support before the inmate can use the remaining funds.
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