What Inmates Can Buy from Commissary at Upshur County Jail (and how orders work)

The commissary at Upshur County Jail lets inmates purchase extras beyond what the County provides - snacks, hygiene products, clothing, writing supplies, and e-cigarettes.

Items Sold

• ✓ Food products
• ✓ Hygiene supplies
• ✓ Clothing
• ✓ Writing materials
• ✓ E-cigarettes

Keefe Commissary Network runs the commissary at Upshur County Jail. They've had a five-year agreement with the Sheriff's Office since August 1, 2018, handling both products and ordering software.

Keefe pays the Sheriff's Office a 38.5% commission on gross sales, minus non-commissioned items.

1. Make sure there’s money in the trust account - An inmate’s trust account starts with any funds they had at booking, and it can be added to later through deposits from family and friends.
2. Place the order by phone - The inmate orders commissary by phone using their individual booking number (SO number) and a PIN linked to their trust account.
3. Expect the order to depend on funds and stock - The order is subject to available funds in the trust account and item availability.

Family Tips

• ✓ Plan deposits early so funds are in the inmate’s trust account before they try to order (trust accounts include booking funds plus later deposits from family and friends).
• ✓ Confirm the inmate has the correct booking number (SO number) and the PIN linked to their trust account before they place an order by phone.
• ✓ Think in categories when budgeting: food products, hygiene supplies, clothing, writing materials, and e-cigarettes.
• ✓ Remember orders are subject to available funds and item availability, so a “wish list” may need backups.