Inmate Funds

Written policy and procedure regarding inmate funds shall be established and include the following: (1) Upon receipt of an outstanding victim and witness assessment from a court, the Sheriff/facility administrator shall transmit to the court any part or all of the monies earned or received by the inmate and held by the county correctional facility, except monies derived from interest earned upon such deposits. (2) Any monies derived from interest earned upon the deposit of such monies and revenue generated by the sale or purchase of goods or services to persons in county correctional facilities may be expended for the general welfare of all the inmates at the discretion of the Sheriff/facility administrator. (3) When transactions between inmates are permitted, staff approval shall be necessary for such transactions.