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Northern State Prison: commissary and sending money
Northern State Prison is a prison in Newark, New Jersey. Here is what families need to know to put money on a loved one's account for commissary, plus the facility's contact details.
How to put money on an account at Northern State Prison
Northern State Prison is part of the New Jersey state prison system. New Jersey Department of Corrections lists these deposit options for families:
- Online by credit/debit card through ConnectNetwork (ViaPath)
- ViaPath mobile app or by phone
- Money order by mail with the ViaPath trust account deposit slip
Before any deposit, have your loved one's full name and ID number ready, and check the fee. Fees vary by company and by payment method.
Finding your loved one
Use the official New Jersey locator to confirm the facility and ID number.
What commissary covers
Commissary sells food, hygiene items, stamps and writing supplies, and sometimes clothing or electronics. Each facility sets its own list and prices. Read more in our commissary list guide.
Nearby facilities
Facility details come from public government data (source: HIFLD_PRISON_BOUNDARIES, updated 2024-07-17). CommissaryForPrisoners.com is not affiliated with this facility or any corrections agency. Something out of date? Tell us.