Bringing kids to visit at North Fork: documents and rules parents must know
Bringing a child to visit at North Fork requires a bit of extra prep—mostly paperwork. Here's what to bring, what happens at check-in, and what changes when a teen turns 18.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at North Fork Corrections Facility goes through their inmate trust fund account. This account is tied to commissary and canteen operations and capped at $99,999,999.99 per individual. Families can typically add funds through common deposit methods: an online payment portal, a lobby kiosk (cash or card), mailed money orders, or an approved vendor website. The available options depend on what the facility accepts. Trust fund money covers commissary purchases and may also go toward phone calls, video calls, or other inmate fees. When an inmate is released, remaining funds are normally returned to them. Balances typically can't be transferred to another inmate and may be applied to outstanding debts. Before depositing, confirm the inmate's name and ID, and verify accepted deposit methods and vendor links.
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You can usually add funds through an online payment portal, a lobby kiosk (cash or card), mailed money orders, or an approved vendor site. Accepted options vary by facility, so confirm the approved method, any vendor link, and the account cap of $99,999,999.99 before sending money.
Money in an inmate’s trust account is typically used for commissary purchases. It may also be used to pay for phone and video calls or to cover certain fees.
Remaining money is normally returned to the inmate when they're released. The balance typically can't be transferred to another inmate and may be applied to outstanding debts or fees.
Bringing a child to visit at North Fork requires a bit of extra prep—mostly paperwork. Here's what to bring, what happens at check-in, and what changes when a teen turns 18.
If your loved one just arrived at North Fork from a reception center and their approved visiting list hasn't come through yet, there's a narrow exception that may allow one family visit within the first 30 days.
Getting approved to visit someone at North Fork takes paperwork and patience. You'll need to submit a visitor form, and if you're 18 or older, a background check adds up to eight weeks to the timeline.