How much money should I put on books for commissary?
How much money should I put on books for commissary and he just got there how much for underwear and personal items?
Janet Brown
Most inmates are able to spend between $50 - $75 per week.
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Most inmates are able to spend between $50 - $75 per week. But, we advise our readers to only put the amount that you can afford. Don't go broke funding your inmate's commissary account. Commissary is for the "extras", the facility provides everything that an inmate need to sustain themselves.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: April 05,2016
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