Bottineau County Correctional Center
Bottineau County Correctional Center
Staff at the 26-bed Bottineau County Correctional Center provide inmate information by phone, 24 hours a day, at 701-228-3422.
Suspects arrested in this county for misdemeanors or felonies are brought to the jail for booking and processing. Where the charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches its conclusion.
You can see the jail’s roster of current inmates by using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this facility. Inmates sentenced to more than one year are sent to the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, learn how to search the jail roster, find the facility, and use services such as visitation, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number to make communication easier. If it’s not listed online, call Bottineau County Correctional Center at 701-228-3422.
Inmate Services
Phone
701-228-3422Mailing address (personal mail)
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 701-228-3422 for the information you are looking for. You can use an online app to look up an offender's criminal court case, their charges, court schedule and final disposition of their case.
Bottineau County Correctional Center Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
The Bottineau County Correctional Center maintains an average of 26 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bottineau County Correctional Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Bottineau County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,360 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 26-bed Bottineau County Correctional Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Bottineau County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 701-228-3422, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Bottineau County Correctional Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
- Jail (Main): 701-228-3422
- Sheriff: 791-228-2740
Booking process details at Bottineau County Correctional Center
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Bottineau County Correctional Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Bottineau County Correctional Center typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 701-228-3422.
How to post bail for a loved one in Bottineau County
Once booked at Bottineau County Correctional Center in Bottineau, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 701-228-3422.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 701-228-3422.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Bottineau County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Bottineau County, North Dakota, visit the Bottineau County Correctional Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
Bottineau County Correctional Center Inmate Visitation Schedule
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
701-228-3422
Jail Visitation Hours
Monday through Saturday - No visits on Sundays
On-Site in Lobby
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Online with Inmate Canteen
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Visitation is limited to 30 minutes a day per inmate, in 15 minute session blocks.
Bottineau County Correctional Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Bottineau County Correctional Center will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Bottineau County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Bottineau County Correctional Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with your Bottineau County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
- Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Bottineau County Correctional Center.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Bottineau County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Bottineau County Correctional Center and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Bottineau County, visit our full page guide.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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Bottineau County Correctional Center Inmate Visitation Schedule
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
701-228-3422
Jail Visitation Hours
Monday through Saturday - No visits on Sundays
On-Site in Lobby
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Online with Inmate Canteen
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Visitation is limited to 30 minutes a day per inmate, in 15 minute session blocks.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Bottineau County Correctional Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Bottineau County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select North Dakota, then Bottineau County Correctional Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Bottineau County Correctional Center may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bottineau County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center?
How Do Inmates in Bottineau County Correctional Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Bottineau County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Bottineau County Correctional Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen.
- Register online, or log in if you already have an account with them. (Note: Chrome works best with this website)
- Services for Bottineau County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select North Dakota, then Bottineau County Correctional Center, then the inmate you wish to purchase a phone card or calling time for.
- Select the "Purchase Phone Card for an Inmate" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase the phone card for your inmate in Bottineau County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Bottineau County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Bottineau County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Bottineau County Correctional Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bottineau County Correctional Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Bottineau County Correctional Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bottineau County Correctional Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Bottineau County Correctional Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Bottineau County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Bottineau County Correctional Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Bottineau County Correctional Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
Bottineau County Correctional Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Bottineau County Correctional Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Items" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Bottineau County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select North Dakota, then Bottineau County Correctional Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bottineau County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Bottineau County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
- Select North Dakota, then select Bottineau County Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Add money to your account.
- Verify your email.
- Send message.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your Bottineau County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Bottineau County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Bottineau County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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Bottineau County County Jails
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Nearby counties
The Bottineau County Correctional Center serves the following cities and towns of Bottineau County: Antler, Bottineau, Dunseith, Landa, Lansford, Maxbass, Newburg, Overly, Souris and Westhope.