How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Adding money to someone's account at Stanislaus Men's Jail typically works through a few common channels: online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. The exact options depend on what the facility accepts. Money in a trust account covers commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. It may also be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Before you send anything, confirm the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID so the deposit credits correctly. Double-check the approved deposit method, too. Kiosks may take cash or cards but often cannot make change. Third-party vendors may charge fees, and electronic transfers can post on different timelines. Never mail cash. Use a money order or an approved vendor and follow their instructions.
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Common options include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. Confirm which methods Stanislaus Men's Jail accepts, and have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking or facility ID ready.
Never mail cash. Most facilities refuse it and it may be returned. If you need to mail funds, use a U.S. Postal money order or follow an approved vendor's instructions instead.
Posting times vary by deposit method and vendor. Electronic transfers don't all move at the same speed. Check the vendor's estimated posting schedule and allow extra processing time before paying any fees.
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