How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Illinois River Correctional Center uses ViaPath for trust-fund deposits. You can make deposits by phone or online any time, day or night. According to ViaPath, automated deposits generally transmit to the facility within one business day. If you use the automated phone option, have the Illinois Department of Corrections Site ID ready and enter it when prompted. Double-check the incarcerated person's full name and their booking/ID number (or date of birth, if requested) before submitting. Mistyped details can cause delays or misapplied funds. Posting times still vary depending on the vendor and deposit method. Electronic deposits are usually faster, and funds may be applied to outstanding balances before they can be used for commissary.
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Send money through ViaPath using the online or automated phone deposit options. Follow the prompts and have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking/ID number (or date of birth) ready so the funds go to the right account.
Automated electronic deposits through ViaPath generally transmit to the facility within one business day. Actual posting times vary by vendor and deposit method. Electronic options are usually faster than mailed methods.
Yes. Use the Illinois Department of Corrections Site ID for ViaPath deposits when the automated phone system requests it.
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