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Sending Money to Someone at Limon: Fastest Methods and What Gets Withheld

Getting money onto someone's account at Limon quickly comes down to three things: using the right vendor, hitting the daily cutoff time, and understanding how much gets withheld before they can spend it.

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Sending Money to Someone at Limon: Fastest Methods and What Gets Withheld

Limon (CDOC) accepts electronic deposits through three approved vendors: JPay, Western Union, and GTL/ConnectNetwork. Stick with these options - they're how CDOC processes deposits, and they're your fastest, most reliable route to getting funds posted without delays.

Note: Fees differ between JPay, Western Union, and GTL/ConnectNetwork. The "best" choice usually balances how fast you need the money there against what you're willing to pay in fees.

Timing matters. Send funds before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time and they'll typically be available the next day. Miss that cutoff, and you're looking at extra waiting time.

Even with electronic deposits, CDOC recommends allowing 2–3 days for funds to fully process and become available - especially if the money is needed for canteen orders. If there's a deadline, send early to avoid last-minute stress.

Skip the mail. Cash and money orders sent directly to inmates at Limon aren't accepted. Mailing them just wastes time when you're trying to get funds there fast.

Need help with a deposit? Contact the Inmate Bank at (719) 269-4271 if you have questions about inmate account deposits.

Here's something that catches many families off guard: the full amount you send isn't always the full amount available to spend. CDOC is required by law to withhold at least 20% of every deposit toward court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, and/or child support. That means the spendable balance will be lower than what you deposited - factor this in when calculating how much to send for canteen or other expenses.

Expect a reduction: At least 20% of deposits are withheld for court-ordered obligations (like fines, fees, restitution, and/or child support), so the spendable amount can be less than what you sent.

Sending Money to Someone at Limon: Fastest Methods and What Gets Withheld

Choosing between JPay, Western Union, and GTL/ConnectNetwork? All three are approved for CDOC deposits, but fees vary. When speed is the priority, pick whichever option you can complete quickly and confidently. Then weigh the fee difference against how urgently the funds are needed.

  • ✓ Send funds with a 2–3 day lead time so they’re processed and available for canteen orders.
  • ✓ When you can, send before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time to improve the chances the money is available the next day.
  1. Wait the normal processing window - If you sent funds close to the cutoff or on a tight timeline, give it the advised 2–3 days to process.
  2. Call the Inmate Bank - If the deposit still isn’t showing up after that, contact the Inmate Bank at (719) 269-4271 for help.

Before you hit "send," do the math on withholdings. With CDOC taking at least 20% off the top for court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, and/or child support, you may need to send more than planned if you're aiming for a specific spendable amount.

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