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CDCR 'Sending Money to Inmates' page is missing — what CSP Los Angeles County families should check
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Send Money at CSP Los Angeles County
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
Trying to send money to someone at CSP Los Angeles County? You may hit a snag: the CDCR "Sending Money to Inmates" page currently shows a placeholder instead of usable instructions. While that page is down, have the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID ready, then confirm you're using the correct facility and deposit option. Common alternatives include online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders—availability depends on the facility and vendor. Don't mail cash. If you're sending funds by mail, use a money order and follow the facility or vendor rules. Posting times vary, and third-party vendors may charge fees. Money in a trust account can be used for commissary, phone time, and hygiene items, and may be reduced by authorized deductions.
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Quick Facts
- The CDCR 'Sending Money to Inmates' page for CSP Los Angeles County is currently returning a dynamic-loading placeholder instead of displayable content.
- Do not mail cash; most facilities refuse cash sent through the mail.
- Have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking or facility ID ready before making any deposit.
- Electronic transfers and kiosk deposits post on variable schedules; check vendor posting times and fees before sending funds.
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Common Questions
Why can't I load the CDCR 'Sending Money to Inmates' page for CSP Los Angeles County?
The CDCR page currently returns a placeholder instead of content, so instructions may not appear. If it won't load, use another deposit method. Double-check the person's name and booking/facility ID first.
How can I add money to an inmate’s account if the CDCR page is missing?
Depending on what the facility accepts, common options include an online or mobile vendor portal, phone deposits, a lobby kiosk, or a U.S. Postal money order. Before submitting anything, confirm the correct facility and vendor, and have the incarcerated person's full name and booking/facility ID ready.
Can I mail cash or a personal check to an inmate at CSP Los Angeles County?
Don’t mail cash—most facilities won’t accept it through the mail. If you’re sending funds by mail, use a U.S. Postal money order and follow the facility or vendor’s instructions for what’s allowed.
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Want to help your loved one build job skills while incarcerated? Start by learning the program names you'll hear staff use. CALPIA's offender-development resource guide highlights "newest success story" examples from CALCTRA—real people who completed training programs. The examples include Healthcare Facilities Maintenance (HFM) and Commercial Diving (through the Marine Technology Training Center (MTTC) in Chino). You'll also see location-specific programs listed: Computer Coding (Code. 7370) at San Quentin State Prison, plus pre-apprentice tracks like Pre-Apprentice Carpentry and Pre-Apprentice Construction Labor at the California Institution for Women. These examples give you a working vocabulary for conversations about training and reentry. Just don't assume every program runs at every prison—availability varies.
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