What if I someone has no money on their books in jail?

Question

I know they can get snacks & cigarettes, but I am not trying to spoil someone while they're in jail. What necessities need to be bought?

Answer 1

the food is horrible and the servings arent enough to feed a child
having money on the books helps buy paper pens toothbrush paste ect ect ect..
believe me your not spoiling this person being able to get your own real tooth brush or a bag of chips helps you remember you are a human
what is provided is not nearly enough to survive dont let anyone tell you different

Answer 2

We pay for three hots and a cot. Cigarettes and snacks aren't a necessity. In fact tobacco isn't even allowed in most jails and prisons.

Answer 3

In jail you need money to buy hygeine stuff. That is the only necessary stuff you would need. If you want a letter or phone call you need to buy stationary and phone cards.
In prison you have to buy most everything. Jeans shoes shirts soap toothpaste deoderant toothbrush razors shave cream laundry soap phone cards stationary and the prices are jacked up. It costs a bit more to buy things there than on the streets.

Answer 4

All "necessities" are provided to inmates. It is my understanding though that the proportions at mealtime are not adequate so having money on the books allows inmates to get more food.

Answer 5

some soaps and toothpastes and such have to be bought by the inmates. they are given only cheap soap, toilet paper and a cheap toothbrush and toothpaste. if you want your convict to wash his/her hair, put some money on his/her books.

Answer 6

some jail systems you have to buy your own personal hygiene stuff ( tooth brush,etc) paper for writing, stamps, even phone calls if they let you!

Answer 7

Send in some lipstick and he won't ever need money