How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Families can send commissary funds to Saguaro Corrections Facility by mailing money orders or cashier's checks made payable to the resident, with the resident's IDOC number listed. Personal checks and cash are not accepted. Because Saguaro is operated by CoreCivic, the process for sending money and arranging visits can differ from Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) facilities, so follow Saguaro's facility-specific instructions. In the visiting room, paper money is not allowed. Coins are permitted only in clear plastic bags, and you may be able to use a debit or credit card for vending purchases. Stamps and stationery cannot be sent from outside. Incarcerated people must buy envelopes and postage through commissary. If online, phone, or kiosk deposits are offered, use the approved portal and the booking or commissary identifier when prompted.
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Sending commissary money to someone in Idaho is straightforward once you know the right payment method and how to label it. Here are the options families typically use, plus special instructions if your person is housed at Saguaro Correctional Center (SCC).
Send a money order or cashier's check payable to the resident, with the resident's IDOC number included. If online, phone, or on-site kiosk deposits are available, use the facility's approved portal and enter the inmate's booking or commissary ID when prompted.
No. Paper money is not allowed in the visiting room. Coins are allowed only in clear plastic bags, and debit or credit cards may be used for vending purchases.
No. Stamps and stationery are not accepted from outside. Incarcerated people must purchase envelopes and postage through the commissary.
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Phone contact is possible, but the details matter. Domestic calls through the IDOC/ICS phone system cost $0.06 per minute, so budget accordingly if you plan on frequent calls. Call access can be limited by policy or the inmate's status. IDOC/ICS restrictions may include caps on call length or calling hours, limits on total monthly minutes or number of calls, and blocks on certain numbers (including some 800 numbers) or specific phone numbers. Phone privileges can also be suspended or revoked for disciplinary reasons. Calls can be blocked if the person being called requests it.
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