Rhode Island · commissary guide
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, with official links and 7 facilities in our directory.
Adding money in Rhode Island state prisons
Rhode Island Department of Corrections runs the state prison system. On its official pages, it lists these ways for families to add money to an account:
- Online, by mobile app, or by phone through Access Corrections
- Cash at walk-in retail locations via CashPayToday
- Lobby kiosk at the Intake Service Center
- In person at the Inmate Accounts Office (photo ID required)
- Check or money order by mail to the Inmate Accounts Office
- Depositor must be on the inmate's visiting list
Deposit companies named by the agency: Access Corrections (Access Secure Deposits), Keefe Commissary Network, CashPayToday.
Official page on sending money
County and city jails in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Our directory lists 7 adult facilities in Rhode Island, including 3 prisons and 2 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 Rhode Island state prison?
Rhode Island Department of Corrections lists these options: Online, by mobile app, or by phone through Access Corrections; Cash at walk-in retail locations via CashPayToday; Lobby kiosk at the Intake Service Center; In person at the Inmate Accounts Office (photo ID required); Check or money order by mail to the Inmate Accounts Office; Depositor must be on the inmate's visiting list. 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 Rhode Island prison?
Use the Rhode Island Department of Corrections official inmate locator at https://doc.ri.gov/family-visitors/inmate-search. County jails keep their own rosters, usually on the sheriff's office website.
Do county jails in Rhode Island 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.