How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can add money to an incarcerated person's account through the deposit methods the jail and its vendors offer, including online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. For phone calls, Ventura County Jail supports Advance Connect prepaid accounts. You can fund them with a credit card, money order, check, Western Union, or by paying at a lobby kiosk. Money in an inmate trust account covers commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases, though authorized deductions may apply. Don't mail cash. It's commonly refused and returned. All incoming mail is opened and screened for contraband and money, and processing can take several days before delivery. If the inmate has limited funds, they may still receive a weekly welfare kit with stationery and a postage-paid postcard and envelope.
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Deposit options can include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. The exact choices depend on the facility and vendor. For phone accounts, Ventura County Jail supports Advance Connect prepaid accounts funded by credit cards, money orders, checks, Western Union, or lobby kiosk payments.
Don't mail cash. It's commonly refused and returned, and all incoming mail is opened and screened for money. U.S. Postal money orders are accepted at many facilities, but confirm the jail's deposit methods before mailing anything.
It depends on the deposit method and vendor. Electronic deposits can post quickly, while kiosk or mail-related transactions may take longer. Incoming items can take several days to process before the inmate can use them.
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