How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
FCI Petersburg Medium processes inmate financial and commissary transactions through the TRUFACS real-time system, which records and posts activity as it happens. Scanned TRUFACS files used for verification — including BP Form‑199s — are temporary and destroyed 90 days after verification. Deposit options vary, but most Virginia facilities offer several channels: online vendor portals, lobby kiosks/ATMs, mailed certified funds like money orders, or authorized agents. Fees and posting times depend on the facility and vendor. Have the inmate's full name and ID number ready, follow the vendor's instructions closely, and contact the vendor or the facility's finance/commissary office if a deposit doesn't show up.
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FCI Petersburg Medium uses the TRUFACS real-time system to process inmate financial and commissary transactions. TRUFACS records are used to post and verify transactions.
Scanned TRUFACS files, including BP Form‑199s, are kept only temporarily at FCI Petersburg Medium. They’re destroyed 90 days after verification.
Most Virginia facilities accept deposits through online vendor portals, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed certified funds, or authorized agents. Because fees and posting times vary by facility and vendor, confirm the available methods and costs before you deposit.
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