Send Money at Placer County Jail / Auburn - CA

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Placer County Jail in Auburn offers several ways to add commissary funds. Make deposits or place commissary orders through the MyCarePack online portal, deposit by phone using Smart Deposit/Access Corrections, or use Smart Deposit kiosks in the jail lobbies. Prefer mail? Money orders or cashier's checks up to $150 are accepted for commissary only—the purchaser must fill in their information on the payment. Lobby kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and permanent bank ATM/debit cards. Smart Deposit charges transaction fees based on the gross deposit amount, so check the vendor's fee table before paying. To make the week's commissary delivery, submit deposits by midnight on Mondays.

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Quick Facts

  • Mailed money orders or cashier’s checks up to $150 are accepted for commissary only and must include purchaser information.
  • Commissary deposits must be made by midnight on Mondays to be included in that week’s delivery.
  • Personal checks are not accepted for inmate commissary or deposits.
  • Smart Deposit kiosks in the jail lobbies accept cash, credit cards, and permanent bank ATM/debit cards.
  • You can place online commissary deposits or orders at the My Care Pack website or deposit by phone via Smart Deposit/Access Corrections.

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Common Questions

What payment methods can I use to add money for commissary at Placer County Jail (Auburn)?

Add commissary money through the MyCarePack online portal, by phone through Smart Deposit/Access Corrections at 866-394-0490, or at lobby Smart Deposit kiosks (cash, credit cards, and permanent bank ATM/debit cards accepted). Mailed money orders or cashier's checks up to $150 are also accepted for commissary only—they must include purchaser information.

Are there any cutoff times or deadlines for commissary deposits at Auburn jail?

Yes. Commissary deposits must be made by midnight on Mondays to be included in that week’s delivery.

Will I be charged fees to add money using Smart Deposit or kiosks?

Yes. Smart Deposit charges transaction fees based on the gross deposit amount, so review the vendor’s fee table before depositing. Those fees apply to kiosk and phone transactions handled through Smart Deposit/Access Corrections.

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