How to Send Money to Someone at Fremont: Options, Timing, and the 20% Withholding
Sending money to someone at Fremont Corrections Facility is straightforward once you know which methods CDOC accepts, how long deposits take, and why 20% of the balance may disappear right away.
CDOC accepts three ways to deposit money into someone's account at Fremont: online with a credit or debit card, over the phone with a credit or debit card, or in person with cash at designated locations nationwide. Deposits go through commercial providers like GTL/TouchPay via ConnectNetwork. Fees vary depending on the provider and how much you're sending.
Tip: Before you hit “send,” look at the fee schedule for the option you’re using - fees can vary based on the deposit amount and the vendor.
Submit your deposit before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time and CDOC says the money will generally be available the next day. That's your best window if you need funds there fast.
For practical planning, build in a little buffer. CDOC recommends allowing 2–3 days after your deposit for funds to process - especially if your loved one needs the money in place for a canteen order.
If the full amount you sent doesn't show up as spendable, here's why: CDOC is required by statute to withhold at least 20% of any deposit. That money goes toward court-ordered obligations the incarcerated person may owe - fines, fees, restitution, or child support.
Plan for it: Expect at least 20% of each deposit to be withheld when there are court-ordered obligations, and size your deposit with that reduction in mind.
Don't mail cash or money orders to Fremont - or any CDOC facility. They won't accept them. Use one of the approved electronic or in-person options instead.
Supporting more than one person in CDOC custody? Pay attention to EFT restrictions. Under Administrative Regulation 200-02, incarcerated individuals can't send, receive, or solicit electronic funds transfers from other incarcerated people - or from their relatives or visitors - except in limited cases that require approval.
Not sure what's happening with a deposit? Contact the Inmate Bank at (719) 269-4271. They handle questions about inmate accounts and deposits.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Use an approved method: online with a debit/credit card, by phone with a debit/credit card, or in person with cash at designated locations.
- ✓ Check the vendor’s fee schedule before you send - fees can vary by deposit amount.
- ✓ Send before 4:00 p.m. MT if you’re aiming for next-day availability.
- ✓ Still allow 2–3 days before counting on the money for canteen orders.
- ✓ Expect at least 20% of each deposit to be withheld for court-ordered obligations (if owed).
- ✓ Call the Inmate Bank at (719) 269-4271 if you have questions about deposits or balances.
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