How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Money sent to Central Utah Corrections Facility goes into an inmate trust account, which covers commissary purchases, phone time, and other services. Before depositing funds, confirm what the inmate can buy and which services are tied to the account. Common deposit methods include lobby kiosks or ATMs, approved online or vendor services, in-person payment windows, and mailed money orders, but verify which options this facility currently accepts. If you mail a payment, most facilities require a money order or cashier's check made payable exactly as instructed. Include the inmate's full name and ID. Never mail cash or personal checks. Only use vendors the facility explicitly lists. Unapproved third-party services may be rejected, and vendor accounts can become inactive or expire under their own policies.
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Common options include a lobby kiosk or ATM, an approved online vendor service, in-person payments, or a mailed money order. Confirm which deposit methods Central Utah Corrections Facility accepts before sending money.
No. Do not mail cash or personal checks. If you mail funds, facilities commonly require a money order or cashier’s check made payable as instructed, and you should include the inmate’s full name and ID.
Only use vendors that Central Utah Corrections Facility specifically lists as approved. Third-party services or outside addresses may be rejected. Vendor accounts can also go inactive or expire, so review the vendor's expiration, refund, and forfeiture rules and watch for activity notices.
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