Sending money to an inmate: methods, commissary, and warnings
Always match your deposit method to the specific jail or prison. Weber County Jail accepts deposits to an inmate trust account through a lobby kiosk (cash or credit) or online, with processing fees. Duchesne County Jail accepts money orders mailed to its PO Box, payable to Duchesne County Jail. For Utah state prisons, the Utah Department of Corrections warns families not to send funds to Pigeonly in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inmate money is held in an account that opens upon arrival.
Once funds are on the account, that money typically covers commissary and basic needs. Cache County Jail says personal hygiene items cannot be brought in and must be purchased through commissary. Their commissary service is provided by CBM Managed Services, with orders once a week (usually Sunday) and delivery on Thursday. Inmates without funds may order an indigent pack with basic hygiene items. Commissary order size can be limited based on classification. Weber County Jail similarly states that inmates may purchase approved commissary items once per week using their inmate trust account funds.
Warning: Utah corrections guidance warns families not to send funds to Pigeonly in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doing so can lead to delays or lost funds. Use the facility's published deposit methods and payee instructions instead.
Common Questions
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Where should I send a money order for a county jail inmate?
Use the exact mailing address and payee the jail publishes. For example, Duchesne County Jail says money orders should be mailed to PO Box 10 in Duchesne, UT 84021 and made payable to the Duchesne County Jail. Other jails may use kiosks or online deposits instead (Weber County Jail describes a lobby kiosk and online deposits, and notes processing fees apply).
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How often can an inmate buy commissary items?
Weber County Jail states inmates may buy approved commissary items once per week using their Inmate Trust Account funds. Cache County Jail also notes that commissary limits can depend on an inmate’s classification, and inmates without funds may be able to order an indigent pack with basic hygiene items.
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