How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Trying to reach someone in custody? Start with the facility's visitation portal. If you've visited before, your main task is logging in to manage your account.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Julius Klein Conservation Camp #19 starts with setting up access through the visitation site. New users should click the "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link to create an online account, which is often the first step for electronic deposits. Deposit options commonly offered include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders, though available methods vary by facility. Money added to an incarcerated person's trust account is typically used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. Some deposits may be reduced by authorized deductions. Before you pay, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID. Never mail cash. Review posting times and vendor fees before completing your transaction.
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Click the "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link on the visitation site to create a new user account for online deposits. After claiming your account, follow the vendor steps to verify your identity and link the incarcerated person using their booking or facility ID.
Common options include online or mobile deposits, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders, but the facility may not accept every method. Check the visitation or vendor site to see which deposit channels are supported.
Never mail cash. Many facilities refuse cash sent through the mail and will return it. Posting times for electronic transfers vary, so check the vendor's schedule. Keep in mind that fees and processing time can affect when funds become available.
Trying to reach someone in custody? Start with the facility's visitation portal. If you've visited before, your main task is logging in to manage your account.
CDCR's VisitMe system (ViaPath) lets you schedule and manage in-person visits online. You pick the date, time, and location, and bookings are confirmed instantly. This guide walks you through the online scheduling process so you can lock in your visit without the guesswork.
Scheduling a CDCR visit online is quick: sign in, pick your date, time, and location, and you're confirmed—no waiting in line.