How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Adding money for someone at Deuel Vocational Institution starts with picking a deposit method and confirming what the facility or payment vendor accepts. Common options include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders, though availability and processing times vary. Before you begin, have the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID ready, then follow the instructions for your chosen method. For communication services, Securus requires families to open an online account for video and messaging, and visitation scheduling pages may prompt new users to "Claim Account." Those steps are tied to communication and scheduling. Confirm separately whether an online account is required for money deposits.
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Common options include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. Confirm which methods Deuel accepts, and have the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID ready before you start.
Do not mail cash. For other payment types, confirm acceptance with Deuel or the payment vendor before you send anything.
Securus requires families to open an online account for video and messaging services. Whether you need an account for money deposits depends on the vendor and facility, so verify before sending funds.
Trying to stay in touch with someone at Deuel Vocational Institution? The key detail: Securus services are planned to launch starting in September. Here's how to prepare now and what to confirm before counting on any specific option.
CDCR communications are moving to Securus, and video visits are part of that rollout. Set up your account and settings now so you're ready to schedule and receive video sessions as soon as they go live.
Sending money gets confusing fast when different systems handle visitation and communication. Here's what you can do right now, and what you'll need to confirm before making a deposit.
