Los Angeles County Inmate Phone & Commissary Accounts
How to add money to an inmate account, set up telephone communication, and access approved commissary services for individuals in LASD custody.
Service providers, fees, and policies are set by LASD and their contracted vendors. Post It Bail Bonds does not operate, manage, or endorse these services. Information is provided as a public resource and may change without notice. Always verify current details directly with the service provider or LASD.
Adding Money to an Inmate Trust Account
Funds in an inmate trust account can be used for commissary purchases, approved personal items, and certain facility services.
Access Corrections
Approved inmate trust account deposit provider for LASD facilities
How to deposit funds
- 1Visit accesscorrections.com and create or sign in to your account
- 2Select California and the correct LASD facility
- 3Enter the inmate's booking number or name to locate them
- 4Choose a deposit amount and payment method
- 5Complete the transaction — processing times vary by payment method
You will need the inmate's booking number and the correct facility name. Contact Access Corrections customer service for account-specific assistance.
Setting Up Inmate Telephone Communication
LASD facilities use GTL (now operating as Telmate) for inmate telephone services. Calls are placed by the inmate to a registered telephone number.
GTL / Telmate
Inmate telephone service provider for LASD facilities
How to set up telephone calls
- 1Visit ca.gtl.us and create or sign in to your account
- 2Locate the inmate by booking number and facility
- 3Register the telephone number that should receive calls
- 4Add funds to your account to accept collect or prepaid calls
- 5The inmate will initiate calls from the facility telephone system
Telephone account funds are separate from inmate trust/commissary account funds. Funds cannot be transferred between the two accounts.
Phone account vs. commissary account
A GTL/Telmate telephone account and an Access Corrections trust/commissary account are separate services managed by different providers. Funds deposited to one cannot be used for the other.
What Post It Bail Bonds Does — and Does Not — Do
Post It Bail Bonds can help with:
- ✓Posting bail bonds at LASD and LAPD facilities
- ✓Explaining the bail bond process
- ✓Locating which facility a person is held at
- ✓Answering questions about bail amounts
- ✓24/7 bail assistance by phone
Post It Bail Bonds does NOT:
- ✗Manage or operate inmate trust accounts
- ✗Process commissary deposits
- ✗Set up or manage telephone accounts
- ✗Control release timing or processing
- ✗Have access to inmate account balances
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add money to an LA County inmate account?
For LASD facilities, Access Corrections (accesscorrections.com) is the approved provider for inmate trust account deposits. You will need the inmate's booking number and facility name.
How do I set up telephone calls from an LA County inmate?
LASD facilities use GTL (Telmate) for inmate telephone services. Visit ca.gtl.us to create an account, add funds, and register the telephone number that should receive calls.
Is an inmate phone account the same as a commissary account?
No. Inmate telephone accounts (GTL/Telmate) and inmate trust/commissary accounts (Access Corrections) are separate services. Funds deposited to one cannot be used for the other.
Does Post It Bail Bonds manage inmate accounts?
No. Post It Bail Bonds is a licensed bail bond agency. Inmate trust accounts and telephone accounts are managed by third-party service providers contracted by LASD. Post It Bail Bonds can help with bail bond services only.
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