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Centinela State Prison (CEN): commissary and sending money
Centinela State Prison (CEN) is a prison in Imperial, California. Here is what families need to know to put money on a loved one's account for commissary, plus the facility's contact details.
How to put money on an account at Centinela State Prison (CEN)
Centinela State Prison (CEN) is part of the California state prison system. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation lists these deposit options for families:
- Electronic funds transfer (paid service) through GTL/ConnectNetwork, JPay, or Access Corrections; posts in 1-3 days
- Money order, personal check, or cashier's check to the JPay lockbox (no fee; max $999.99 per deposit form)
- Check or money order payable to CDCR mailed to the institution (no fee; 30-day hold)
Before any deposit, have your loved one's full name and ID number ready, and check the fee. Fees vary by company and by payment method.
Finding your loved one
Use the official California locator to confirm the facility and ID number.
What commissary covers
Commissary sells food, hygiene items, stamps and writing supplies, and sometimes clothing or electronics. Each facility sets its own list and prices. Read more in our commissary list guide.
Nearby facilities
- Calipatria State Prison (CAL) · Calipatria
- El Centro Service Processing Center · El Centro
- Imperial County Jail · El Centro
- Imperial Regional Detention Facility · Calexico
Facility details come from public government data (source: HIFLD_PRISON_BOUNDARIES, updated 2024-01-22). CommissaryForPrisoners.com is not affiliated with this facility or any corrections agency. Something out of date? Tell us.