Can we see what our inmate orders on commissary? I want to know where my money's going?
Lisa Betz
No, you cannot see what they inmates spend their money on.
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No, you cannot see what they inmates spend their money on. But, what are you worried about? Maybe he's buying candy, or snacks, or sneakers or medicine - it most certainly would be a very uninteresting list. Inmates are entitled to privacy - that includes the commissary purchases, or who sends them money, or who is on their call list or who is on their visiting list.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 19,2018
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