Sending Money to Someone at Dakota County Jail: Using the Lobby Cash Kiosk
Putting money on someone's commissary account at Dakota County Jail is simple once you know where to go and what the kiosk accepts.
The kiosk for commissary deposits is in the facility lobby. Money you add goes directly into the inmate's commissary account.
Cash only: The lobby kiosk accepts cash for commissary deposits. Checks and money orders aren’t accepted.
Quick tip: Call ahead to make sure the lobby will be open when you plan to visit.
Inmates at Dakota County Jail can't keep cash on them or in their living area. Any money that comes in gets deposited into their commissary account. Cash may also be secured in the facility safe as part of property handling.
Planning to bring a check or money order? You'll need another option. Commissary deposits at this jail are cash-only.
Bond payments work differently than commissary deposits. Facility staff accept bond money directly from family members - it doesn't go through the kiosk.
Here's one rule that catches people off guard: inmates can't deposit money into another inmate's account. If you want to help someone inside, the deposit has to come from outside the jail.
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