Where to find facility contact details and PREA/reporting contacts
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.
If you need to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment (PREA-related concerns), facilities may list a PREA Coordinator, an administrator, and sheriff's office contacts. Some facilities explicitly accept third-party reports. One county facility instructs third parties to write, call, or email the facility administrator or PREA coordinator, and it also lists the county sheriff as a reporting contact. Another county detention center policy states it will accept third-party reports, with allegations administratively investigated. Criminal investigations are referred to the Sheriff's Office or BCI-Minot as appropriate.
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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How do I report sexual abuse or file a PREA complaint for a facility in North Dakota?
Look for the facility’s PREA page or policy, which often lists a PREA Coordinator or administrator contact and may accept third-party reports. One county facility instructs third parties to write, call, or email the administrator or PREA Coordinator, and it also lists the county sheriff as a reporting contact. Another county detention center’s policy also states it accepts third-party reports.
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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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