How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Burleigh County Detention Center holds in-person visits every Tuesday and Thursday from 1–4 pm, excluding holidays. You don't need to schedule ahead, but you can call the sheriff's office at (701) 255-3113 to reserve a time slot. Bring a government-issued photo ID and dress appropriately. Visitors must be 18 or older—minors need to come with an adult. Each inmate can have one 20-minute visit per visitation day, with a maximum of two visitors at the station. Arrive on time and follow staff instructions; visits are monitored and subject to facility rules.
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Visiting someone in jail goes smoother when you know the schedule and rules ahead of time. Here's what Burleigh County Detention Center allows for in-person visits—plus what to bring and what to leave behind.
Visiting someone in jail can feel overwhelming the first time—especially when you're figuring out schedules and rules. Here's what you need to know about visitation at Burleigh County Detention Center: days, hours, ID requirements, time limits, and what to leave at home.
Visitation is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 1–4 pm, except on holidays.
No—visits do not need to be scheduled in advance. If you want to reserve a time slot, call the sheriff’s office at (701) 255-3113.
Bring a government photo ID for check-in, and make sure you’re appropriately dressed. Visitors must be 18 or older, or minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Phone calls at Burleigh County Detention Center go through Reliance Telephone exclusively. Only phone time purchased through Reliance works here—other providers won't cut it.
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.
Need to add money for commissary or other inmate purchases? Burleigh County Detention Center has a lobby kiosk that accepts cash deposits around the clock.
