How to Send Money to Skyline Correctional Center, CO (CO)

Skyline Correctional Center accepts electronic deposits only through CDOC's partners: JPay, Western Union, and GTL (ConnectNetwork/TouchPay). Money orders and cash by mail are not accepted. You can deposit online, by phone with a credit or debit card, or in person with cash at participating retail locations.

Timing makes a real difference. Funds sent before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time typically show up the next day. But if the goal is canteen, give yourself more runway. CDOC recommends allowing 2 to 3 days for deposits to process and become available for canteen orders.

Money you send goes into the person's inmate account, and they can access it at any CDOC facility where they're assigned. Those funds follow them when they move to community corrections, parole, or discharge. Be careful about who sends money and to whom. Electronic funds transfers between offenders, or from relatives or visitors of other offenders, are prohibited unless the facility's Custody/Control manager approves an exception. Questionable transfers can be investigated and held while the department makes a final decision.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Use an approved electronic option for Skyline Correctional Center: JPay, Western Union, or GTL (ConnectNetwork/TouchPay).
• ✓ Complete the deposit through the provider’s system (online, by phone, or in person at participating cash locations).
• ✓ Submit deposits before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time when possible, since funds sent before that cutoff will generally be available the next day.
• ✓ For canteen timing, allow 2 to 3 days after you submit the deposit for processing and availability.
• ✓ Avoid EFTs tied to other offenders (or their relatives/visitors) unless an exception has been approved by the facility Custody/Control manager.

Before sending money, confirm which deposit options are currently active for Skyline Correctional Center and which one your loved one prefers. CDOC lists JPay, Western Union, and GTL (ConnectNetwork/TouchPay) as partners, but vendor relationships and procedures can change. Double-check the restrictions that can delay or hold deposits. Transfers involving other offenders (or their relatives and visitors) are generally prohibited unless the Custody/Control manager approves an exception. Questionable transfers may be investigated and held.

If timing matters, verify the processing cutoff and fee before you hit "submit." CDOC says money sent before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time is generally available the next day, but canteen planning is different. Allow 2 to 3 days for deposits to process and become available for canteen orders. Fees vary by method and, for some services, by deposit amount. Checking the fee tier ahead of time helps you avoid surprises and decide whether one larger deposit or several smaller ones makes more sense.

1. Contact Skyline Correctional Center’s records or finance office - Ask which deposit vendors are currently accepted for trust accounts and whether there are any facility-specific limits or holds to be aware of.
2. Contact the deposit provider’s customer support - If you are using GTL (ConnectNetwork/TouchPay), JPay, or Western Union, their support can help with account setup, posted deposits, and transaction status.
3. Ask about exceptions through Custody/Control if your situation is unusual - If a deposit could fall under the EFT restrictions (for example, connections to other offenders), the facility Custody/Control manager is the decision point for any approved exception.