This article outlines the current spending limits for the Tennessee Department of Correction (TN DOC) commissary and property program.
Current Spending Limits
🛒 Standard Commissary
- Inmates may spend up to $150 per week on commissary items. Note: Customer's can order up to $150.00 before fees.
🛍️ Property Program
- Inmates may spend up to $80 per month on approved property items. Note: Customer's can order up to $80.00 before fees.
Important Information
⚠️ Order Processing Priority
- TN DOC prioritizes inmate-placed orders first.
- If an inmate reaches their weekly or monthly limit:
- Additional orders may be declined or not fulfilled
- This includes orders placed by friends, family, or third parties
What This Means for You
- Spending limits are set by TN DOC and cannot be adjusted
- Orders must stay within the allowed limits for the order to be processed successfully
- If multiple orders are placed, they are processed in the order received, with inmate orders taking priority
- Orders exceeding limits may be:
- Rejected
- Delayed
- Partially fulfilled
Quick Reference
| Program | Limit | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Commissary | $150 | Per Week |
| Property Program | $80 | Per Month |
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