Want to understand how money is used or spent?
Correctional facilities are responsible for managing a trust account for each person incarcerated. The commissary/trust account is like a personal checking account for each person incarcerated.
Balances
The balance in an account is available for buying commissary and for other expenses.
NOTE: This service does not provide access to see how much money recipients have in their accounts.
Services
- Facilities can provide commissary services or outsource those services.
- Commissary may also be called 'canteen' or 'store'.
- Items availabe in commissary can include foods, clothes, personal care items, etc.
- The available items vary per facility.
- Each correctional facility routes the deposits based on its financial rules.
- Deposits may be subject to collection for debts and fees, with the remainder availale for purchases.
Disclaimer: Regulations may vary per facility. Please contact the recipient for more information.”