All inmates have a trust account where funds may be deposited from their job wages within the institution. It is also where friends and family may add funds as well. All inmates may make purchases from the commissary once a week, even those in the SHU. If the inmate's status is in adminstrative or disciplinary segregation, the commissary shopping list is abbreviated.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: July 31,2016