Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
You can call Burke County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 701-377-2311.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Burke County Jail at 701-377-2311 for assistance.
Phone: 701-377-2311
Physical Address:
103 Main Street SW
Bowbells, ND 58721-0250
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Burke County Jail, 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 701-377-2311 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.
Burke County Jail 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 Burke County Jail, 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 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
The Burke County Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Burke County Jail 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 Burke County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 200 offenders.
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The 10-bed Burke County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Burke 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 701-377-2311, 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 Burke County Jail 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:
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
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:
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Burke County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Burke County Jail:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 701-377-2311.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Burke County Jail in Bowbells, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 701-377-2311 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Burke County, North Dakota, visit the Burke County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Burke County Jail? What is the Schedule?
103 Main Street SW
Bowbells, ND 58721-0250
701-377-2311
CALL 701-377-2311 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
Burke County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Burke County Jail?
Texting Costs
$0.09/message sent or received
Phone Call Costs
In State - $0.25/minute + applicable taxes + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
State to State - $0.21/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
International - $0.80/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
Video Call Costs
$0.25/minute + applicable taxes
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Burke County Jail?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Burke County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 701-377-2311 to ask any questions about this.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Burke County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Burke County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Burke County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Burke County Jail?
Texting Costs
$0.09/message sent or received
Phone Call Costs
In State - $0.25/minute + applicable taxes + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
State to State - $0.21/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
International - $0.80/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
Video Call Costs
$0.25/minute + applicable taxes
To set up your Burke County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Burke County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Burke County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Burke County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Burke County Jail 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:
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
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
The Burke County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Burke County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Burke County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Burke County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Burke County Sheriff
P.O. Box 250
Bowbells, ND 58721
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 701-377-2311 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Burke County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Burke County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Burke County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Burke County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burke County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-377-2311 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Burke County?
This facility, known as "Burke County Jail" is also known as Burke County Jail & Sheriff, Burke County Jail & Sheriff, North Dakota, Burke.
The Burke County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Burke County: Flaxton, Lignite, Norma, Noonan, Parshall, Powers Lake and Wildrose.
