How Grant County Jail's Commissary & Recreation Work — What Families Should Know
Commissary and recreation shape daily life at Grant County Jail — and they're more connected than you might think. Here's how the system works and what you can do to help your loved one keep funds on their account.
Grant County Jail runs a commissary - essentially an in-jail store where adults in custody can buy items at a small markup. But it's more than a convenience. The jail says commissary revenue is what funds adult in-custody programs and recreation.
Note: Commissary purchases at Grant County Jail directly support in-custody programs and recreation, so spending there helps keep those services running.
The jail offers both indoor and outdoor recreation. Options include basketball, ping pong, weights, a library, and television access. For someone serving a longer stay, these activities can make a real difference in their daily routine.
Tip: Recreation access can depend on scheduling and housing. If you’re trying to understand what your loved one can actually use day to day, call the Sheriff’s Office to confirm current availability.
Grant County Jail doesn't fund recreation with taxpayer dollars - commissary revenue covers it. If you want to help your loved one directly, the jail accepts money by mail or in person to add to an adult in custody's account.
- ✓ Mail funds to be placed on an adult in custody’s account (confirm the exact procedure with the Sheriff’s Office first)
- ✓ Bring funds in person to be placed on an adult in custody’s account
- ✓ Use the Sheriff’s Office contact address for verification or instructions: 201 S Humbolt Street Suite 280, Canyon City, OR 97820
Important: Before you send or drop off money, verify what payment types are accepted, any limits, and where/when deposits are handled by calling the Sheriff’s Office.
- Confirm the current deposit process with the Sheriff’s Office - Ask whether they prefer money mailed in or brought to the facility, and what details must be included so it’s credited correctly.
- Follow their instructions for the payment type they accept - Don’t assume what’s allowed; use the method they tell you to use.
- Submit the funds the approved way - Either mail it in or bring it to the facility, exactly as directed.
- Keep your receipt or proof of payment - If there’s a delay or a question about posting, having documentation makes it easier to sort out.
Tip: Ask how long deposits usually take to show up and what identifying information they need for the adult in custody’s account.
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