Ward County Jail, ND
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How to Visit Facility
Ward County uses video visitation for both the adult detention center and juvenile detention facility. Before making plans, confirm which facility your loved one is in, then follow the correct hours and sign-up process for that location.
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How to Send Money to Facility
Want to help a youth at Juvenile Detention make phone calls? You can buy a juvenile phone card online and get the PIN to the facility.
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What You Need to Know About Phone Calls from Ward County Juvenile Detention
Phone contact is possible from Ward County Juvenile Detention, but it works differently than calls from home. Here's how calling hours, monitoring, collect calls, Reliance calling cards, and voicemail all fit together—so you can actually stay connected.
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Visitation
- Adult video visitation is provided via Turnkey Corrections and is available daily 1:00 PM–6:00 PM and 7:30 PM–10:00 PM.
- Juvenile video visitation uses Turnkey Corrections with lobby hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Monday–Friday (closed on holidays) and off‑site hours 10:00 AM–10:00 PM every day.
- Online and off‑site visitors must be pre‑approved before visiting; adults may complete pre‑approval via kiosk or inmatecanteen.com.
Communication
- All correspondence (verbal and written) at Ward County Jail is subject to monitoring.
- Juvenile phone calls are allowed between 8am and 10pm; all juvenile calls are monitored and no incoming live phone calls are permitted.
- Juveniles cannot receive live phone calls but can receive voicemail messages; to leave a message call 701-792-6930 and messages are not confidential.
Sending Money
- Common deposit methods are lobby kiosks, approved online vendors, or mailed payments — exact options vary by facility.
- Deposits commonly post within a couple of business days; trace delays by contacting the facility so staff can work with the vendor.
- Some deposit systems require an account identifier such as a facility-assigned ID or Social Security number to post funds correctly.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Video visitation at Ward County Jail runs through Turnkey Corrections, with separate schedules for adults and juveniles. Adult detention video visits are available daily in two blocks: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Juvenile video visitation includes lobby hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (closed on holidays), plus off-site video hours from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Online and off-site video visits require pre-approval. Adults can complete this through the facility kiosk or inmatecanteen.com. Before your first session, you'll need to complete the visitor application, set up any required account and ID photos, then schedule your visit.
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All communication at Ward County Detention Center is monitored, including phone calls, voicemail, and written correspondence. Juveniles can make phone calls between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. All calls are monitored, and the facility does not allow incoming live calls to juveniles. If you need to reach a juvenile, voicemail is available instead. Call 701-792-6930 to leave a message, but assume anything you say is not confidential. For calling access, residents can purchase phone cards through the facility canteen or online through Reliance. Cards come in $10 and $20 denominations. Reliance also offers online tools for setting up accounts and prebooking services.
Read full guideSending Money
Adding money for someone at Ward County Jail typically works through one of the common North Dakota deposit methods: a lobby kiosk, an approved online vendor, or a mailed payment. The exact options and whether cash is accepted can vary. Start by choosing an approved method, then prepare your payment in an accepted form. Include the inmate's account identifier so it posts to the right account. Many kiosks take cash, online vendors usually accept credit or debit cards, and some facilities accept mailed cashier's checks. Deposits often post within a couple of business days. If money or commissary orders don't show up, contact the facility so staff can trace the payment or work with the vendor. You may need a valid photo ID for certain in-person transactions or to pick up released funds.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 9What are the Ward County Jail adult video visitation hours?
Adult video visitation is available daily from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Visits are handled through Turnkey Corrections.
VisitationWhen can juveniles have video visits at Ward County Jail?
Juvenile lobby visitation is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, and it is closed on holidays. Juvenile off-site video hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day, using Turnkey Corrections.
VisitationHow do I get approved to visit online or off‑site at Ward County Jail?
Pre-approval is required before using online or off-site video visitation at Ward County Jail. Complete the visitor application, set up your visitor account or kiosk profile, upload a clear government photo ID and photo, then schedule your visit. Adults can complete pre-approval via the facility kiosk or inmatecanteen.com.
VisitationWhat are the juvenile phone hours at Ward County Juvenile Detention?
Juvenile phone calls are allowed between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. All juvenile calls are monitored, and juveniles cannot receive incoming live phone calls.
CommunicationCan juveniles at Ward County receive live phone calls or voicemail?
Juveniles cannot receive live incoming phone calls, but they can receive voicemail messages. To leave a voicemail, call 701-792-6930 and remember that messages are not confidential.
CommunicationHow do I purchase phone cards or set up phone service for an inmate at Ward County Detention Center?
Phone cards come in $10 and $20 denominations, available through the facility canteen or online via Reliance. Reliance also provides online tools for setting up calling accounts and services. You can provide card PINs to the facility.
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This page covers Ward County Jail in North Dakota. All correspondence at the facility, both verbal and written, is monitored.
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