Start with the facility's own website for the most reliable phone numbers, addresses, and instructions. County jails and state prisons often list different contacts for different needs. One county detention center lists a sheriff's office phone number that also serves as the detention center contact. Another county page lists a separate emergency management number, which can be useful for broader county-level updates.
For mailing addresses, look for the exact format the facility publishes on its forms. The ND DOCR visitor application shows a mailing address for Dakota Women's Correctional and Rehabilitation Center (DWCRC), addressed to "ATTN: Visiting." County sites may also publish physical facility addresses for visitation, like the address listed for onsite video visitation at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center.
Common Questions
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Can I leave money or packages with staff at a North Dakota prison or jail?
It depends on the facility, but ND DOCR states that money is not accepted in person or in the mail at NDSP, MRCC, JRCC, or HRCC, so you must use the approved methods listed by DOCR. Some county facilities do accept cash deposits through a lobby kiosk, and one county detention center states cash may be brought in 24 hours a day and deposited in the lobby kiosk. Always follow the specific facility’s deposit or vendor instructions before you go.
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What ID do I need for an in-person visit?
Bring photo identification. One North Dakota detention center states that all visitors must have photo identification, and you can call the facility to confirm what types of photo ID they accept.
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If an inmate was booked with cash, what happens to that money?
Some facilities deposit paper cash into the person’s account system during intake. One North Dakota inmate handbook example explains that paper money (bills only) found at booking was deposited into the TurnKey system for commissary use, and the inmate is issued an account number and PIN. That same handbook also explains that a facility’s indigent policy can be separate from court indigence determinations.
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