How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money to someone at Male Community Re-Entry Program, Los Angeles, start by confirming their full name, booking or facility ID, and that you have the right location—accepted deposit methods vary by facility and vendor. Options often include online or mobile portals, phone payments, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal Service money orders, but availability depends on what this site accepts. Trust account funds typically cover commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. Some deposits may be reduced for court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Don't mail cash. Check how fast electronic transfers post, and follow the vendor's instructions to prevent delays—CDCR notes the online process is quick: "This will only take a few seconds…"
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Helping someone inside often starts with the basics—getting money onto their account. The main CDCR page families use for money-sending instructions isn't loading right now, so you'll need to be careful about where you get your information.
Common options include online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal Service money orders, but the exact methods accepted can vary by facility. Double-check the person’s full name and booking/ID and confirm the preferred vendor before you send money to avoid delays or returned deposits.
Trust account funds are typically used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. Some deposits may be reduced for court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions.
Don’t mail cash—most facilities refuse cash sent by mail and it will be returned. If you’re mailing funds, use the approved method the facility or vendor requires (for example, a money order).
If your loved one is at the Male Community Re-Entry Program (Los Angeles), CalPIA/CALCTRA's resource materials can help you figure out what job training might be available. These documents include real program snapshots from specific facilities — use the names to ask informed questions about what's offered where your loved one is housed.
