How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Central Utah Corrections Facility is straightforward—just use the right channel. The facility warns families not to send funds through Pigeonly. Inmate money goes into an account opened when the person arrives. To add funds, stick to approved methods: a lobby kiosk/ATM, an approved online service, or mail-in deposits when allowed. If you're using a money order or cashier's check, make it payable exactly as the facility requires and include the inmate's full name and ID number. Use only vendors the facility lists—unapproved payments can be rejected, and some vendor accounts may become inactive and forfeit unused funds.
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No. Central Utah Corrections Facility specifically warns families not to send funds through the third‑party service Pigeonly.
Inmate money is held in an inmate account that is opened when the person arrives at the facility.
Options typically include a lobby kiosk/ATM, approved online services, or mail-in deposits when allowed. Check the facility's listed deposit methods before sending money, and use only approved vendors and payment formats so your deposit doesn't get rejected or lost.
Video visit applications at USCF take longer than most people expect — usually because of timing or ID issues. Here's how the approval process works and exactly what to include when you email your photo ID.
As of January 5, 2026, Utah changed how personal (non-legal) mail works. You no longer send letters directly to the facility—instead, mail goes to the Utah State Correctional Facility PO Box for scanning before delivery. Follow the address format and paper rules below, and you'll avoid the most common rejection reasons.
Planning a visit to USCF is straightforward once you understand the weekly schedule, the one-slot-per-day rule, and how far in advance you need to book—especially for video visits.
