How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Shasta County uses Access Corrections for sending money to incarcerated people and for bail, parole, or probation payments. Deposit options typically include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders—though availability varies by facility and vendor. Before paying, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID. You may need to create an account or sign in for certain features. Trust account funds cover commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other approved purchases, and may be reduced by court-ordered deductions. Don't mail cash. Follow vendor instructions and posting times to ensure funds arrive correctly.
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Shasta County uses Access Corrections to accept deposits and to process bail, parole, and probation payments, so start there when it’s available. Deposit methods commonly include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders, depending on the facility and vendor.
Sometimes. Some county site features require you to create an account and sign in first. If prompted, follow the vendor's sign-in and verification steps to complete your deposit.
It depends on the vendor and the deposit method you use. Check the vendor’s posted transfer times and instructions to estimate when the money will post to the inmate’s account.
Visiting someone at Shasta County Jail takes a bit of planning. Your visitation request must be received at least 7 days before your visit, and the jail won't accept requests more than 30 days out. Once submitted, your request goes through a review. If approved, you'll get an email with your assigned 30-minute time slot—based on the housing unit you're visiting.
Scheduling a visit at Shasta County Jail comes down to two things: submitting your request within the allowed time window and matching it to the inmate's housing-unit schedule. Get these right, and you'll avoid rejected or delayed requests.
Scheduling a visit at Shasta County Jail comes down to timing. Request too late (less than 7 days out) or too early (more than 30 days out), and your request won't be accepted.
