How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money to someone at Santa Ana Jail comes down to filling out the money order correctly and staying within the account limit.
Money orders need to be made payable to "Santa Ana Jail." On the reference line, write the inmate's name and booking number so staff can apply the funds to the correct account.
There's a $2,000 account balance limit. If your deposit would push the balance over that cap, it can be delayed or rejected. When in doubt, send a smaller amount.
Note: The available guidance only confirms the money-order payee/reference requirements and the $2,000 account maximum. Before sending funds, verify anything not covered here (like the mailing address, accepted deposit methods, and processing times) directly with the facility.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Get a money order and make it payable to "Santa Ana Jail"
- ✓ Write the inmate’s name and booking number on the money order reference line
- ✓ Choose an amount that will not cause the inmate’s account to exceed $2,000
Avoid problems: If you're not sure how much is already on the inmate's account, send a smaller amount so you don't risk pushing the balance over the $2,000 limit.
Before buying the money order, confirm the payee wording. The instruction is to make it payable to "Santa Ana Jail." Using a different name can slow things down if it doesn't match their processing rules. Double-check that the inmate's name and booking number are written in whatever format the jail expects.
- Confirm the payee name ("Santa Ana Jail") so the money order is accepted.
- Confirm the required reference information and acceptable format for the inmate’s name and booking number.
- Confirm the current account maximum so the deposit will not push the account above $2,000.
- Ask about any additional limits (per deposit or per day) so you can plan the amount and timing.
Where to check: Look for the jail's inmate services, commissary, or inmate mail guidance. You can also contact the staff who handle inmate accounts (often the cashier or records desk). Details like deposit methods, fees, and processing times should be confirmed directly with Santa Ana Jail.
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