Arizona · commissary guide
Arizona commissary: how to send money and find a facility
Commissary is the store inside a jail or prison where your loved one buys food, hygiene items and stamps with money in their account. Here is how it works in Arizona, with official links and 53 facilities in our directory.
Adding money in Arizona state prisons
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry runs the state prison system. On its official pages, it lists these ways for families to add money to an account:
- Electronic deposit through JPay, Keefe, or GTL (walk-up, phone, mobile app, or online)
- Personal checks not accepted
Deposit companies named by the agency: JPay, Keefe, GTL.
Official page on sending money
County and city jails in Arizona
Each county jail chooses its own commissary and deposit company, so the options can differ from the state prisons. Look for the sheriff's office website, or call the jail before you send money. Our guide on sending money to someone in jail covers the common options.
Federal prisons in Arizona
12 federal facilities are in Arizona. Federal prisons follow Bureau of Prisons rules, not state rules. See our federal prison commissary guide.
Finding your loved one
Use the official Arizona inmate locator for state prisons. For a county jail, check that county sheriff's inmate roster.
Questions families ask
How many prisons and jails are in Arizona?
Our directory lists 53 adult facilities in Arizona, including 16 prisons and 20 county or city jails. It is built from public government datasets, so check with the facility for the latest details.
How do I put money on someone's commissary in a Arizona state prison?
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry lists these options: Electronic deposit through JPay, Keefe, or GTL (walk-up, phone, mobile app, or online); Personal checks not accepted. You will need the person's ID number and facility. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official page first.
How do I find someone in a Arizona prison?
Use the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry official inmate locator at https://corrections.az.gov/inmate-data-search. County jails keep their own rosters, usually on the sheriff's office website.
Do county jails in Arizona use the same deposit system as state prisons?
Not always. Each county jail picks its own commissary and deposit vendor, so check the sheriff's office website or call the jail before you send money.
Sources
- https://azadc.gov/office-chief-staff/constituent-services/electronic-payments
- https://azadc.gov/
- https://corrections.az.gov/inmate-data-search
Official pages checked 2026-11-03. Rules change, so confirm with the facility before sending money.