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Barnes County Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

Barnes County Jail is a correctional facility located in Valley City, North Dakota. It serves Barnes County and is operated by the Barnes County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

Address: 491 2nd Ave NW, Valley City, ND 58072
Phone: (701) 845-8530
Website: Barnes County Sheriff's Office

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Barnes County Jail, you can contact the facility directly using the phone number provided above. You may need to provide the inmate's full name and date of birth.

Visitation Information

Visitation hours and policies may vary. It's best to contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail directly. They will provide you with the approved methods for sending funds to inmates.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls. For specific information about phone privileges and any video visitation options, please contact the facility directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs offered at Barnes County Jail is limited. Contact the facility for details on available educational, vocational, or rehabilitation programs.

Security and Management Information

The Barnes County Jail is managed by the Barnes County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights at Barnes County Jail, it's best to contact the facility or consult with a legal professional familiar with North Dakota correctional facilities.

Booking and Release Process

For information about the booking and release processes at Barnes County Jail, please contact the facility directly. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding these procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

Contact the jail directly for a list of approved items. Generally, personal belongings are limited, and items must be approved by jail staff.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

Mail can typically be sent to the jail's address with the inmate's full name and ID number. Contact the facility for specific mailing guidelines.

What are the visitation rules?

Visitation rules vary by facility. Contact Barnes County Jail directly for their specific visitation policies, schedules, and any required pre-approval processes.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Barnes County Jail. If you are have completed a Barnes County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Barnes County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Barnes County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

491 2nd Avenue NW, Valley City, ND, 58072

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 701-845-8532 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Barnes County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Barnes County Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

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Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

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Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Barnes County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Barnes County Jail.

General Stats for North Dakota

North Dakota Total Number of Inmates

3,135

North Dakota Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

5,845

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

215

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

724

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

84

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

255

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

88.23

1,469

Female

11.77

196

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

80.77

63

Detained

15.38

12

Diverted

3.85

3

Prisons and Jails in North Dakota