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books
What does books mean?
The trust account the prison holds your money in. Family puts money 'on your books' so you can buy ramen, stamps, deodorant at commissary. No cash circulates inside — your books are your wallet.
"His mom put fifty on his books so he could grab coffee and soup this week."
Frequently asked questions
What does books mean in prison?
In prison slang, your books is your inmate cash account — the money you use for commissary purchases.
How do you use books in a sentence?
"Put some money on my books so I can grab snacks from commissary."
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