North Dakota · commissary guide
North Dakota commissary: how to send money and find a facility
Commissary is the store inside a jail or prison where your loved one buys food, hygiene items and stamps with money in their account. Here is how it works in North Dakota, with official links and 33 facilities in our directory.
Adding money in North Dakota state prisons
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation runs the state prison system. On its official pages, it lists these ways for families to add money to an account:
- Online or by mobile app through JPay
- By phone through JPay (24/7 live agent)
- Cash at MoneyGram (receive code 1304)
- Money order by mail to JPay with a deposit form (not accepted at facilities)
Deposit companies named by the agency: JPay, MoneyGram.
Official page on sending money
County and city jails in North Dakota
Each county jail chooses its own commissary and deposit company, so the options can differ from the state prisons. Look for the sheriff's office website, or call the jail before you send money. Our guide on sending money to someone in jail covers the common options.
Finding your loved one
Use the official North Dakota inmate locator for state prisons. For a county jail, check that county sheriff's inmate roster.
Questions families ask
How many prisons and jails are in North Dakota?
Our directory lists 33 adult facilities in North Dakota, including 4 prisons and 20 county or city jails. It is built from public government datasets, so check with the facility for the latest details.
How do I put money on someone's commissary in a North Dakota state prison?
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation lists these options: Online or by mobile app through JPay; By phone through JPay (24/7 live agent); Cash at MoneyGram (receive code 1304); Money order by mail to JPay with a deposit form (not accepted at facilities). You will need the person's ID number and facility. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official page first.
How do I find someone in a North Dakota prison?
Use the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation official inmate locator at https://www.docr.nd.gov/resident-lookup. County jails keep their own rosters, usually on the sheriff's office website.
Do county jails in North Dakota use the same deposit system as state prisons?
Not always. Each county jail picks its own commissary and deposit vendor, so check the sheriff's office website or call the jail before you send money.
Sources
Official pages checked 2026-11-03. Rules change, so confirm with the facility before sending money.