Understanding How Money Is Spent

1 min. readlast update: 09.09.2024

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.”

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