How to Visit North Dakota State Penitentiary (ND)

Antes de poder visitar a alguien en North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP), debe completar una solicitud de visita, obtener la preaprobación y figurar en la lista de visitas del residente. Esa lista es la puerta de entrada: si no está aprobado y en la lista, no podrá entrar. El departamento proporciona un formulario imprimible Visitor Application (SFN 7598), y debe firmarse donde se indica. Las solicitudes sin firma no se procesan.

¿Va a llevar a un menor? Las reglas son estrictas. Nadie menor de 18 años puede visitar a menos que esté acompañado por su padre o tutor legal. Si eso no es posible, necesitará permiso especial del Jefe de Seguridad, además del consentimiento por escrito del padre o tutor legal del menor. Para estas excepciones, la firma de consentimiento debe estar notarizada.

NDSP también ofrece video visitation, pero primero debe figurar en la lista de visitas aprobadas del residente. Una vez aprobado, puede crear una cuenta a través de la plataforma de video visitation del departamento (Video Visit Anywhere). Si envía una solicitud en papel por correo, envíela a: NDSP ATTN: Visiting, PO Box 5521, Bismarck, ND 58506-5521.

1. Complete the Visitor Application (SFN 7598). Your visit starts with the application, and you must be pre-approved and placed on the resident’s visitation list before you can visit.
2. Sign the application where indicated. ND DOCR does not process unsigned applications, so double-check signatures before you submit anything.

1. Wait for the resident to notify you of approval. Do not attempt to visit until the resident tells you your application has been approved.

• ✓ If the visitor is under 18, make sure they are accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
• ✓ If the minor cannot come with a parent or legal guardian, request special permission from the Chief of Security.
• ✓ Get written consent from the child’s parent or legal guardian for the exception.
• ✓ Have the parent or legal guardian’s consent signature notarized (required for exception requests).

1. Set up video visitation after you are approved. Once you are on the resident’s approved visitation list, you can create an account through Video Visit Anywhere to use video visitation.
2. Mail paper applications to the NDSP visiting address. Use: NDSP ATTN: Visiting, PO Box 5521, Bismarck, ND 58506-5521.

Before mailing anything, double-check that you're using the correct form (SFN 7598) and that you've signed everywhere required. Unsigned applications won't be processed, and that means avoidable delays.

If a minor is visiting, confirm ahead of time who will escort them and what paperwork you need. The default rule: a parent or legal guardian must accompany them. Any other arrangement requires special permission from the Chief of Security, written consent from the parent or legal guardian, and a notarized signature.

Video visitation is tied to your approval status, so make sure you're on the resident's approved visitation list before creating a Video Visit Anywhere account. For paper applications, use this mailing address: NDSP ATTN: Visiting, PO Box 5521, Bismarck, ND 58506-5521.