How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can send money to someone at North Idaho Corrections Inst. online 24/7 at accesscorrections.com or through the Access Corrections app, phone service, a retail walk-in cash barcode, or a mailed lockbox. Most electronic and retail options accept major debit and credit cards and charge transaction fees. The mailed lockbox is typically fee-free. When submitting a deposit, enter the resident's full name and facility ID exactly as listed so funds post correctly. Money on an account is typically used for commissary and phone needs. Don't mail stamps or stationery from outside; they're not accepted. Residents must buy envelopes and postage through commissary. For visits, paper cash is not allowed. Bring coins in clear plastic bags or use a debit or credit card for vending.
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Need to add money to someone's account at North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI)? Idaho DOC uses Access Corrections for all deposits. Here are your options, including online, phone, app, and mail.
Use Access Corrections 24/7 at accesscorrections.com, or send funds through the Access Corrections app, phone service, or a retail cash barcode at participating stores. The mailed lockbox option is typically fee-free, while most other methods charge transaction fees. Enter the resident's full name and facility ID exactly as listed so funds post correctly.
No. Paper cash is not permitted in visiting rooms. Coins must be in clear plastic bags, and you can use a debit or credit card for vending purchases.
No. Stamps or stationery sent from outside are not accepted. Residents must purchase envelopes and postage through commissary.
Visiting someone at NICI requires some advance planning. You'll need to complete an application and background check, then work around approval timelines, intake status, and weather-related schedule changes.
Need to reach someone at North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI)? Start with the facility's main contact information. For questions about phone service or account payments, use the phone vendor line instead.
Mail rules at NICI are strict, but sending a letter is straightforward once you have the right address and know what the facility accepts.
