How to put money on an incarcerated person's account in Minnesota
Minnesota DOC directs families to JPay to send money electronically. Always include your loved one's name, OID number, and facility when you send funds so the deposit is credited correctly. JPay is a private company that offers money transfer and electronic messaging services.
Tip: Vendor tools and fees can vary, especially at county or regional facilities. If you see a platform like JailATM on a facility's deposit page, follow that facility's instructions and double-check you're using the correct system for that location.
Money for commissary or account deposits is separate from court costs. Minnesota court fee schedules include charges like a $100 base fee to file a motion or response in district court (example from St. Louis County). Other filings cost more: a name change filing fee is listed at $325 in St. Louis County, and a dissolution of marriage filing fee is listed at $405.
Common Questions
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What is the easiest way to send money and what must I include?
Minnesota DOC materials point families to JPay for electronic funds transfers. DOC guidance says to always include the incarcerated person’s name, OID number, and facility when you send money.
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