How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Adding money at Geo Western Facility usually goes through third‑party options: online or mobile deposit portals, phone deposits, and lobby kiosks. U.S. Postal money orders work too, depending on what the facility and vendor accept. Setting up for the first time? GTL's visitation site has a
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CDCR is switching from ViaPath to Securus under a new statewide telecommunications contract awarded to Securus Technologies, LLC on February 21, 2025. If your loved one is at this institution, they'll stay on ViaPath for now — the switch won't happen until this facility's scheduled transition is complete.
First, confirm the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID. Then use an accepted method—online or mobile vendor portal, phone deposit, lobby kiosk, or U.S. Postal money order. Follow the vendor's instructions and watch for fees and posting times.
No—an online account isn’t required to receive free telephone calls. An online account is required for videoconferences and electronic messaging when those services are available.
Don’t mail cash. Use an approved vendor portal or kiosk, or a U.S. Postal money order, and follow the vendor’s instructions so the funds post correctly.
Planning a visit to Golden State MCCF? Here's everything you need: visiting days, hours, holiday closures, and the right number to call — all in one place.
Golden State MCCF offers weekend visits, and you've got two options: schedule an appointment for a contact visit or show up as a walk-in. Either way, you'll need to be approved before you arrive.
Scheduling your first in-person visit at Geo Western Facility happens online through the GTL/ViaPath visitation site. This guide covers signing in (or claiming a new account), picking your date and time, and confirming your reservation. Before you start, grab the incarcerated person's details and have your photo ID handy—you don't want to hunt for information mid-booking.
