Puerto Rico · commissary guide
Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, with official links and 29 facilities in our directory.
Adding money in Puerto Rico state prisons
Check the state corrections department's website for the current deposit options. Most state systems accept online deposits through an approved company, and some also take money orders by mail. Our guide on how to put money on commissary explains the usual options.
County and city jails in Puerto Rico
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 Puerto Rico
1 federal facility is in Puerto Rico. Federal prisons follow Bureau of Prisons rules, not state rules. See our federal prison commissary guide.
Finding your loved one
Use the state corrections department's official inmate locator for state prisons, and the sheriff's roster for a county jail.
Questions families ask
How many prisons and jails are in Puerto Rico?
Our directory lists 29 adult facilities in Puerto Rico, including 25 prisons and 0 county or city jails. It is built from public government datasets, so check with the facility for the latest details.
Do county jails in Puerto Rico 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.