The Commissary App
Using Cidnet tablets or kiosks, inmates can place commissary orders without the use of paper. Having an all-in-one solution frees up facility wall space and centralizes inmate data and activity.
Integrated Inmate Accounting
Cidnet integrates with your commissary’s banking software to let inmates purchase data for Cidnet’s Connectivity apps. This process requires no staff involvement and automates the way in which inmates manage their funds.
Internal Commissary Ordering
Facilities that sell commissary items internally as opposed to partnering with a third-party vendor can leverage Cidnet to let inmates place orders digitally. This replaces commissary sheets, making the ordering process more efficient.
An All-in-One Solution
Cidnet acts as a one-stop shop for facilities looking to simplify their vendor partnerships. Grouping commissary and communications services under one umbrella streamlines support and delivers a synergized system.
How CID Net Commissary Works
The CID Commisary App gives residents a secure, digital way to browse and request commissary items through an internet-based interface — eliminating handwritten slips, paper orders, and manual processing. Residents access a curated catalog of approved products directly through the CID Net platform, selecting items within their authorized balance and facility-specific rules.
Streamlined Commissary Oversight
Once a resident places a request, the order is routed to staff through the administrative portal where it can be reviewed, approved, and processed according to facility policy. Because the system is fully integrated with CID Net’s centralized platform, administrators and corrections staff have real-time visibility into item requests, purchasing history, and balance data — all while maintaining controlled access and compliance.
CID Commisary helps reduce manual workload, improves accuracy in ordering, and supports resident satisfaction by providing a transparent, streamlined ordering process without adding separate systems or paperwork. Staff can monitor usage trends, manage inventory parameters, and enforce spending limits with tools built directly into the CID Net administrative dashboard.
See Cidnet in Action at Your Facility
Schedule a short demo to see how Cidnet helps correctional facilities manage communications, intelligence, and daily operations through one secure platform.