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Barnes County Jail - Visitor's Guide

Overview of Barnes County Jail

Barnes County Jail is a correctional facility located in Valley City, North Dakota. It serves as the detention facility for Barnes County and is managed by the local Sheriff's office. The jail is used to detain persons who have been charged with a crime, awaiting trial, or serving short sentences in Barnes County.

Contact Information

Address: 491 2nd Avenue NW, Valley City, ND 58072, United States

Phone Number: (701) 845-8530

Website: Barnes County Sheriff's Department

Email: Not available for the public.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in Barnes County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (701) 845-8530 for assistance. Alternatively, you may visit or contact the Sheriff's department website for more details.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Inmates are allowed to have visitors on Saturdays and Sundays, split by the inmates’ housing location. Specific timings can be confirmed by calling the jail as they may vary. All visitors are required to present a valid ID and undergo security screening.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates via a kiosk in the jail lobby, which accepts cash and credit cards. Money may also be sent online using services like GovPayNow. Always ensure you have the inmate's ID ready when transferring funds.

Phone Calls and Video Calls

Inmates can make outgoing phone calls through a service provided by the jail. For video visitation, Barnes County Jail utilizes a third-party service which can be accessed through the jail’s official website under inmate services. This allows for remote video chatting, ensuring inmates and their loved ones can stay connected.

Inmate Services and Programs

The jail offers various programs aimed at rehabilitating inmates. These include educational programs, religious services, and mental health counseling. Participation in these programs is dependent on the inmate's behavior and the duration of their sentence.

Security and Management Information

The Barnes County Jail is a secure facility managed by the Barnes County Sheriff's Office, ensuring the safety and security of both staff and inmates through stringent security measures and continuous staff training.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Barnes County Jail have the right to receive visitors and legal counsel. Specific legal and visitation rights are provided during the intake process and are subject to jail rules and regulations.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Barnes County are booked at the jail, where they are photographed, fingerprinted, and required to provide personal information. The release process varies depending on the court’s decision, which may involve bail, release on own recognizance, or completion of sentence.

FAQs about Barnes County Jail

What items can I bring to an inmate at Barnes County Jail?

Only letters, money for commissary, and approved medications in original packaging can be brought. Contact the facility for a detailed list of allowable items.

Can I send books or magazines to an inmate at Barnes County Jail?

Books and magazines can only be sent directly from the publisher or an approved vendor like Amazon. Ensure that the contents comply with the jail’s guidelines.

Famous Inmates

Currently, there are no records available of any famous inmates who have served time at Barnes County Jail.

Recent News Stories

There are no recent news stories involving Barnes County Jail published within the last year.

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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