How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Salinas Valley Prison is straightforward, but plan around a couple of rules. Funds you deposit can be subject to court-ordered restitution, which may reduce what's available to spend. Buying packages directly through a vendor? Those purchases aren't affected by restitution deductions. For unused ViaPath balances, families can request refunds through the ViaPath call center. Balances held for the incarcerated person get refunded automatically to their trust account. Before depositing, double-check the person's full name and booking or facility ID. Confirm which deposit options the prison accepts—common methods include online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. If services run through third-party vendors, you'll typically need a web or mobile account to add funds or use features like messaging.
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Yes. Funds you send to an inmate at Salinas Valley Prison remain subject to any court-ordered restitution.
Request a refund for unused ViaPath balances through the ViaPath call center. Balances held for the incarcerated person are refunded automatically to their trust account.
Usually, yes. Vendor platforms typically require a web or mobile account to add funds and use services like video calls and messaging.
Still have money sitting in ViaPath ahead of Salinas Valley State Prison's switch to Securus? Now's the time to decide if you want it back. Some ViaPath purchases won't transfer over, so requesting a refund may be the simplest way to avoid losing that value.
Salinas Valley State Prison is switching from ViaPath to Securus for tablet services. The change brings lower rates for video calls and e-messages, plus a different free minutes setup. Here's how the math works so you can plan ahead.
Salinas Valley State Prison is switching tablet-based communication to Securus in April. Want video calls and electronic messages to keep working without interruption? Set up your Securus account now—before the transition.
