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Foster County Jail, North Dakota - Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Foster County Jail is a small detention facility located in Carrington, North Dakota. It primarily serves Foster County and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates for short-term incarceration.

Contact Information

Address: 1000 5th St N, Carrington, ND 58421
Phone: (701) 652-2251
Website: Foster County Sheriff's Office

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Foster County Jail, contact the jail directly using the phone number provided above. Due to the small size of the facility, they do not offer an online inmate search system.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Please 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 may have specific procedures or approved methods for depositing funds into inmate accounts.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Information about phone calls and video visitation options is not readily available online. Contact the jail directly for details on communication options for inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the small size of the facility, information about specific inmate services and programs is limited. Contact the jail for details on available programs, if any.

Security and Management Information

The Foster County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the management and security of the Foster County Jail. For more detailed information, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights. For specific information about these rights at Foster County Jail, contact the facility or consult with a local attorney familiar with North Dakota detention policies.

Booking and Release Process

Information about the booking and release process at Foster County Jail is not readily available online. Contact the jail directly for details on these procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Contact the jail directly for a list of approved items for visitation. Generally, personal belongings are limited during visits for security reasons.

Is there a commissary available for inmates?

Information about commissary services is not readily available. Contact the jail to inquire about commissary options and procedures.

What medical services are available to inmates?

For information about medical services provided to inmates, contact the Foster County Jail directly. Basic medical care is typically available in most detention facilities.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Foster County Jail. If you are have completed a Foster 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 Foster 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 Foster County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1000 5th Street North Box 45, Carrington, ND, 58421

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 701-652-2251 .

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 Foster 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.
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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