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How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Burleigh County Detention Center

Need to add money for someone at Burleigh County Detention Center? There's one main option: the self-service kiosk in the detention center lobby.

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How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Burleigh County Detention Center

The self-service kiosk in the detention center lobby is how you deposit money into an inmate's account at Burleigh County Detention Center. It's the facility's designated method for putting funds on someone's books so they can cover basics while in custody.

The lobby kiosk accepts cash deposits 24 hours a day. This is helpful if you can't make it during regular business hours or need to add money on a weekend or late at night.

How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Burleigh County Detention Center

Step By Step Lobby Kiosk

  • Cash to deposit at the lobby kiosk (cash deposits are accepted)
  • The inmate’s identifying information (bring what you have so you can select the correct person/account at the kiosk)
  • A safe place to keep any receipt or confirmation the kiosk provides (if available)
  1. Go to the detention center lobby - the self-service kiosk is located in the lobby.
  2. Start a deposit at the kiosk - follow the on-screen prompts to deposit money into the inmate’s account.
  3. Insert your cash - cash can be deposited at the kiosk.
  4. Keep any confirmation - if the kiosk provides a receipt or confirmation screen, hang onto it for your records.

Note: Cash deposits can be made at the lobby kiosk 24 hours a day, so you don’t have to wait for daytime office hours to add funds.

If phone calls are your priority, depositing cash into the inmate's account is one way to help. The facility allows inmates to use their account balance to purchase phone time.

You can also add phone time directly through Reliance Telephone. Call them at 1-800-896-3201 or visit reliancetelephone.com.

Tip: If you’re not sure what information the kiosk will ask for (or you want to confirm anything before you drive over), call the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 255-3113.

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