Offender Funds

Offender funds are recorded in the Offender’s Trust Fund Account which is used to record all deposits, withdrawals, and purchases.

• Any cash in the offender’s possession upon commitment will be deposited in the Kiosk to be deposited in the Offender’s Trust Fund Account and a receipt for the same will be given to the offender. Checks from other agencies will be deposited on the inmates account once transported to the GC Jail. All other checks or money orders will be placed in the inmates property.
• When funds are received at the Lobby Kiosk, a receipt will be given to the person leaving the funds. The funds will then be recorded in the Offender’s Trust Fund Account. No checks or money orders will be accepted.
• Offenders being released from custody who have funds in their Offender’s Trust Fund Account will be issued a debit card for the balance of their account. Note: Some funds may be frozen on your account for outstanding medical fees. These funds will not be released at the time of your release.
• Destruction or defacing of County property will result in your account being frozen until the incident is investigated. If fault is proven, the amount for repairs and/ or replacement may be deducted from your account.
• If you feel there is a discrepancy as to the amount of funds recorded in your account, you should address the problem to the Accounts Clerk by filling out a Request to Staff Member form or the Jail Administration by phone or request.

 

Indigent Offenders (No Funds)

• When an offender is incarcerated and has no funds, provisions are made for that offender to order personal hygiene items, writing materials, and postage of both private and legal mail. These items can be ordered after being incarcerated 72 hours and then every week. The order is limited to $5.30.

• In the event that an offender receives funds in his/her account, the price of the indigent orders will be deducted from the deposited funds and any remaining funds will be applied to the offender’s account.

 

Commissary Privileges

Commissary is a privilege, not a right. It is intended solely for the comfort and convenience of the offenders.

Commissary process is now as follows:

Money must be on the inmates account by 0600 hours every Monday

Commissary will be delivered through the week

GP inmates order commissary through the tablet

 

Commissary Rules

• Offenders are not allowed to make purchases for or give commissary items to other inmates, including items purchased from the vending machines.
• Offenders are not allowed to transfer money from their account to another offender, or to have friends/family make deposits into other offender’s accounts on their behalf.
• Trading of commissary items from one offender to another will not be allowed under any circumstances.
• At no time will one offender attempt to force another offender to purchase commissary items against their will.
• Under no circumstances will commissary items be used for the purpose of gambling.
• Offenders will not use commissary items to purchase favors or services from other offenders.
• Any abuse of the commissary system may result in the loss of the privilege and confiscation of items in question depending on the severity of the violation.
• Any item removed from the original container and placed in any other container, and any container used for something other than it’s intended purpose will be considered contraband.
• Officers will not look up commissary balances.
• Money must be on the inmates account by 0600 hours every Monday
• Commissary will be delivered through the week.
• GP inmates order commissary through the tablet

 

Conditional Use & Limited Use Items

• Razors are considered to be a conditional use item. This means although you purchase a razor from the commissary, you will not be allowed to keep the razor in your cell. Razors are sold for a one-time use for $ 0.25. You will need to buy a new razor every time you wish to shave. If you need a razor, you must make your request to the Pod Officer when you receive your breakfast tray (approximately 5:00 A.M.). The officer will check the razor out to you when they are received. You will be given a period of 15 minutes to shave. After use, the razor must be returned to the Pod Officer. Storing or attempting to store a razor in your cell may result in disciplinary action. Offenders who are trustees or are assigned to work release may use their razors at times other than the designated time as this time period may conflict with their work schedule. If you are indigent, you will be allowed to purchase a razor. $0.25 will be posted to your Trust Fund Account for collection when you receive funds

The following types of items are limited use items. Any of the items listed below which are found in excess of what is authorized will be considered contraband and will be confiscated and destroyed:

• Ink Pens – 2 each
• Shampoo Bottles – 2 each
• Deodorant Container – 2 each
• Bowls – 1 each
• Any other container products – 2 each
• Ear plugs – 1 pair each
• Headphones – 1 pair each
• Denture cup – 1 each
• Radio with earbuds – 1 each
• Cans of Nicotine Pouches – 4 each
• Batteries – 3 sets (6 individual batteries)
• Soda Bottles - 2 each
• Empty containers will be disposed of.