Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 51 – Food Service

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54080.15.1 Reimbursement for State Purchased Food

  • Outside guests attending inmate banquets, luncheons, or other special events where State-purchased food is provided shall be charged a minimum of $1.00 plus sales tax per meal, per guest. Funds collected in excess of $1.00 plus sales tax, for the event shall be accompanied by a statement, signed by a non-inmate representative of the group, which reads: “We donate the sum of $__________ to the Inmate Welfare Fund.” If the cost of the meals exceed the allowance of $1.00 per meal, an additional charge to the inmate group’s trust account shall be made in accordance with this section.