How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
No facility-specific money procedures for Folsom State Prison were available in the sources provided, so check the facility's published instructions and any vendor rules before sending funds. Many prisons accept online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal Service money orders, but confirm which channels Folsom uses. Money in an incarcerated person's trust or commissary account typically covers commissary purchases, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted spending. Balances may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Before you pay, have the person's full name and booking or facility ID ready. Double-check that you've selected the correct facility, and note posting times for electronic transfers. Never mail cash.
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Common options include online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal Service money orders. Availability depends on the facility, so confirm which deposit channels Folsom accepts and follow the vendor's instructions before sending funds.
No. Most facilities refuse cash sent by mail and will return it. Use an approved vendor method or a U.S. Postal Service money order instead, if the facility accepts it.
Funds in an incarcerated person’s account are typically used for commissary purchases, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. The balance may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions.
If your loved one is in a CDCR facility, Securus handles phone calls, video visits, and electronic messages. You don't need an online Securus account to receive free telephone calls—but you will need one for video calls and electronic messaging once those options become available.
If your loved one is in a CDCR prison, you'll see Securus mentioned constantly for communication services. Here's what actually requires a Securus account, what doesn't, and how to get set up before services go live.
Starting in September, this facility is rolling out three communication options through the CDCR communications program: telephone calls, video calls, and electronic messages. If you have been waiting for more than just mail, this is the change to keep an eye on.
