Eligible inmates are given a list of commissary items which they may purchase. Items are ordered from a contractor who ships them to the Facility in sealed containers.
Staff then distribute the items to the inmates.
The cost for Commissary items are deducted from the inmates cash account. Family or friends outside the Facility may bring cash to deposit in the inmates account. When the inmate is released from the Facility, they are written a check for the remaining balance in their account. Inmates with no money are provided with a minimal number of stamps and stationary and hygiene supplies by the county. In the event, however, that money is subsequently deposited to their commissary account, the county is reimbursed for the expenses.