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What can Inmates do with money on their books?
Inmates can purchase envelopes, stamps, shampoo, candy and many other items through the commissary system. If an inmate asks you to put “money on his book” so he can make commissary purchases there are several ways you can do it; You can MAIL in a money order or cash.
What happens to money on your books when you leave jail?
Prisoners are often given money when they leave jail. It could be the cash they came in with, money they earned at a prison job or funds deposited by friends or relatives. Recently, prepaid debit cards have replaced cash and checks as the way to return these funds to prisoners.
What does putting money on the books mean?
From working in a prison, “putting money on the books” means that they are putting money into the prisoner’s trust account which the prison maintains. Money can con from any source. The prison can then use it buy stuff in various prison location like library for copies or canteen for items.
What happens prisoner money?
If you have it in a bank account, then that money stays in your bank account. It will continue to sit in your bank account throughout your duration in jail. Frozen by the Government. If you’ve been charged or convicted of a crime where the government believes you benefitted financially, they may freeze all your assets.
Can an incarcerated person open a bank account?
Prisoners can’t go to a local bank branch and open a bank account (although some prison systems do allow prisoners to open bank accounts through local branch agreements). They can’t apply for a credit card online, and they can’t effectively pay their bills in a timely manner through the mail.
Why would an inmate need money?
Prison jobs offer inmates opportunities for activity and modest income. In some cases, inmates need money in jail because state regulations require them to cover the costs of basic living items. Inmates also use money to gain access to certain personal items, sometimes in secret or against prison rules.