How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can add funds at Mendocino County C.F. online through mycarepack.com or at the jail's 24/7 lobby kiosk. Mailed cash and money orders aren't accepted. Kiosk deposits can take up to 72 hours to process, so plan ahead if commissary timing matters. For money to be available the following Wednesday, deposit before 11:00 AM on Tuesday. Commissary orders are taken each Monday (subject to holidays), with delivery typically the following Thursday. Weekly spending limits vary by inmate classification. Before submitting a deposit, confirm the incarcerated person's full name and booking/ID, and keep an eye on posting times so funds hit the account when needed.
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Getting money onto an inmate's account is simple enough—timing is where people get tripped up. Here's how deposits work at Mendocino County Jail, when funds need to hit the account for commissary, and what weekly spending limits look like based on classification.
You can deposit money online through mycarepack.com or at the jail lobby kiosk, which is available 24/7. Mailed cash and money orders are not accepted at this facility.
To be available for commissary purchases the following Wednesday, deposits must be made before 11:00 AM on Tuesday. Kiosk deposits can take up to 72 hours to process, so allow extra time.
Yes. Weekly commissary spending limits vary by inmate classification. Orders are taken on Monday (subject to holidays) with delivery typically the following Thursday.
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