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Missouri 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 Missouri, with official links and 142 facilities in our directory.
Adding money in Missouri state prisons
Missouri Department of Corrections runs the state prison system. On its official pages, it lists these ways for families to add money to an account:
- Electronic transfer through JPay (online, mobile app, or phone)
- Money order or cashier's check payable to Missouri DOC mailed to the Offender Finance Office with a deposit slip
- Cash at MoneyGram locations
Deposit companies named by the agency: JPay, MoneyGram.
Official page on sending money
County and city jails in Missouri
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.
Finding your loved one
Use the official Missouri 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 Missouri?
Our directory lists 142 adult facilities in Missouri, including 21 prisons and 97 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 Missouri state prison?
Missouri Department of Corrections lists these options: Electronic transfer through JPay (online, mobile app, or phone); Money order or cashier's check payable to Missouri DOC mailed to the Offender Finance Office with a deposit slip; Cash at MoneyGram locations. 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 Missouri prison?
Use the Missouri Department of Corrections official inmate locator at https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. County jails keep their own rosters, usually on the sheriff's office website.
Do county jails in Missouri 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
Official pages checked 2026-11-03. Rules change, so confirm with the facility before sending money.