Who has exclusive control of the commissary accounts?

The inmate trust fund has exclusive control of the commissary accounts because it is specifically designed to manage the financial transactions that occur within a correctional facility. The commissary allows inmates to purchase personal items and necessities, and the funds used for these purchases come from the accounts managed by the inmate trust fund. This system helps to ensure that inmates have the ability to buy things they need while also providing a level of oversight and control over the handling of those funds. Such organization is necessary to maintain order and compliance within the facility, as it allows for a straightforward and regulated process for inmate purchasing.

In contrast, while the sheriff’s department, the jail administration, and the court system may have varying roles in the overall operation of a correctional facility, they do not directly manage the funds in the same way that the inmate trust fund does. The sheriff’s department may oversee security and law enforcement functions, jail administration may handle day-to-day operations, and the court system deals with legal proceedings, but the actual transactions and account management pertaining to commissary purchases are specifically under the purview of the inmate trust fund.