N.D. Cent. Code § 12-48.1-03 (2025)
An offender shall use any funds earned in work release in the following order: support of dependents; for necessary expenses of the offender, including room and board costs of the institution; any administration fee and fine; and restitution if a part of the sentence. Any balance must be deposited in the offender's account to be paid to the offender in accordance with section 12-48-15.