How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Planning to manage money for someone at SATF-Corcoran? Create a Securus account before your loved one's facility transition. Deposits are typically made through an online or mobile vendor portal, by phone, at a lobby kiosk, or with a U.S. Postal Service money order. Exact options vary by facility and vendor. Funds in an inmate trust account can be used for commissary purchases, phone time, and hygiene items. They may also be reduced by court-ordered deductions or restitution. Before you start, have the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID ready, then follow the vendor's instructions. Don't mail cash. Check fees and posting times so the money arrives when needed.
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Yes. Create a Securus account before your loved one's facility transition at SATF-Corcoran.
Common options include online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal Service money orders. Available methods depend on the facility and vendor. Check fees and posting times so funds arrive when needed.
Don't mail cash. Most facilities refuse it and will return it. Use the accepted deposit methods and follow the vendor's instructions.
Budgeting for video visits with someone at SATF? CDCR's comparison chart shows a clear price drop after the switch to Securus. Here's the rate change, a few quick examples, and how the free-minute allotment works now.
Trying to stay in touch with someone at SATF-Corcoran? The biggest thing to know right now: CDCR is moving inmate communication services from ViaPath to Securus. That switch affects what you need to do on your end before communication works smoothly.
Scheduling an in-person visit at SATF-Corcoran starts online. You'll use the CDCR GTL VisitMe portal to sign in, reserve your visit time, and manage upcoming appointments.
