Four Ways to Send Money to an Inmate (Riverside County) — Options & How They Work
Need to put money on someone's account in Riverside County Sheriff custody? You've got four options: Access Corrections online, Access Corrections by phone, a lobby kiosk at any jail facility, or a U.S. Postal Money Order sent by mail. Which one works best depends on what you have on hand—card, cash, or money order—and how fast you need the funds to arrive.
Riverside County accepts four deposit methods: online through Access Corrections, by phone through Access Corrections, at a kiosk in any jail facility lobby, or via U.S. Postal Money Order by mail. Online and phone deposits let you handle everything from home. The lobby kiosk works well if you're nearby and paying cash. And if you prefer a paper trail, the money order option is available - just fill it out correctly. Don't mail cash or personal checks; they won't be accepted.
To deposit by phone through Access Corrections, call 1-866-345-1884. The line is open 24/7, which is useful if you're dealing with this late at night or on weekends.
Phone deposits accept Visa or MasterCard, and bilingual agents are available to assist. Access Corrections charges fees that vary based on transaction type and deposit amount - check the current fee schedule before you confirm payment.
Kiosks are located in the lobbies of Riverside County jail facilities. Here's a helpful detail: you can deposit at any Riverside County jail lobby, regardless of where the inmate is housed - as long as they're in Riverside County Sheriff custody. Visiting one facility but your loved one is at another? You can still use the kiosk where you are.
- ✓ Pay with cash or a credit card at the lobby kiosk.
- ✓ Bring bills that are $5 or larger - the kiosk does not accept anything smaller than a $5 bill.
- ✓ Plan your cash amount carefully - the kiosk can’t make change.
- ✓ Some facilities (for example, Robert Presley Detention Center) note that lobby deposits are accepted 24 hours a day; check the specific facility’s hours before you travel.
- Get a U.S. Postal Money Order - Riverside County allows USPS money orders to be mailed in for deposit to an inmate’s account.
- Write the inmate’s name and booking number on the front - this is required so it can be credited correctly.
- Do not mail cash or a personal check - cash and personal checks are not accepted through the mail and will be marked “Return to Sender” and sent back with the contents.
Factor in fees before choosing a method. Access Corrections charges for deposits, and the fee varies by transaction type and amount. Whether you're comparing online, phone, or kiosk card payments, checking the current fee schedule helps you avoid surprises at checkout.
Tip: Using a lobby kiosk? Bring $5 bills or larger - machines don't give change. And while some facilities offer 24-hour lobby access, others have limited hours. Confirm the specific jail's kiosk availability before making the trip.
Once the money posts, inmates can use it for basics and staying connected - snacks, hygiene items, phone cards, writing materials. Knowing what they need can help you decide how much to send and how often.
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