Here’s what you need to know about inmate ordering limits for Tennessee Department of Correction (TN DOC):
🧳 Property Program (Monthly Limit)
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💵 Inmates may receive up to $65 per month for the Property Program.
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This includes the total value of items plus tax, whether ordered by:
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The inmate themselves, or
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Friends & family on the outside.
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🚫 Fees are not included in the $65 limit.
🛒 Standard Commissary (Weekly Limit)
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Inmates can receive up to $125 per week in Standard Commissary orders.
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This is also a combined total from:
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Inmate orders
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Friends & family orders
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🔄 Order Fulfillment Priority
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🥇 Inmate orders are prioritized over friends & family orders.
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📦 If both the inmate and friends & family submit orders in the same time frame:
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The inmate's order will be filled first.
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💳 Any unfulfilled items from the friends & family order will be refunded automatically.
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✅ Reminder: Always check order totals (items + tax) to ensure they fall within the allowed limits before processing or troubleshooting issues.