Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54070.6 Maximum Monthly Canteen Draw

• The maximum amount allowed to be withdrawn from an inmate’s trust account for the purpose of canteen purchases is $220.00.

• The maximum amount an inmate may withdraw for canteen purposes is in accordance with their IW/TIP privilege group. (Refer to DOMDepartment Operations Manual, Section 53130 or CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Section 3044.) The maximum draw for each privilege group is:

  • Privilege group A: Maximum monthly canteen draw as authorized by the Secretary.

  • Privilege group B: One-half the maximum monthly canteen draw as authorized by the Secretary.

  • Privilege group C: One-fourth the maximum monthly canteen draw as authorized by the Secretary.

  • Privilege group D: One-fourth the maximum monthly canteen draw as authorized by the Secretary.

  • Privilege group U: One-half of the maximum monthly canteen draw as authorized by the Secretary.

• Withdrawal orders received by the Trust Office, requesting an amount larger than the inmate’s work/training privilege group maximum authorized draw shall be reduced by Trust Office staff to comply with the inmate’s work/training privilege group limit. An inmate’s regular canteen purchases shall not exceed the limits above or the inmate’s trust account balance, whichever is less.

  • All inmates shall present their picture identification card to the canteen staff to purchase canteen items or ducats.

  • Canteen staff shall review SOMSStrategic Offender Management to determine the inmate’s privilege group.

  • Each inmate shall complete an itemized order list prior to arrival at the canteen for purchases.