You can call the 480-bed Burleigh-Morton Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 701-222-6651.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Burleigh-Morton Detention Center at 701-222-6651 for assistance.
Phone: 701-222-6651
Physical Address:
4000 Apple Creek Road
Bismarck, ND 58504
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND 58502
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND 58502
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Burleigh-Morton Detention 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 701-222-6651 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.
Burleigh-Morton Detention 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention 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 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
The Burleigh-Morton Detention Center maintains an average of 480 offenders in custody on any given day. The Burleigh-Morton Detention 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 Burleigh County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,600 offenders.
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Heading into the first decade of this century the sheriffs of both Burleigh County and Morton County had a problem. Neither has enough space to jail the offenders from their counties, and neither could could afford a new facility large enough on their own.
To solve the problem they decided to build a facility that both neighboring counties could afford and split the cost; 87% by Burleigh County and 13% by Morton County. It was financed with a half-cent sales tax increase in both counties.
Construction on the $79 million, 230,000 square foot, 480 bed facility was completed in 2017. The beds are divided among five, two-story pods ranging from a dormitory to maximum security, to acommodate a range of different security level inmates.
In addition to the jail, it paid for an office and support spaces for the Sheriff’s Department, along with a visitor’s area, booking/holding area, outdoor recreation spaces and a vehicle sallyport.
The 480-bed Burleigh-Morton Detention Center is designed so that law officers can quickly book suspects to allow them to return to patrol. The jail is divided by a special-needs housing pod for certain inmates, a maximum-security housing pod, a medium-security pod and an area for minimum-security inmates where some will be allowed to leave for work release.
On-site Visiting hours at the facility are Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Video visitation from the visitor's home is also available.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 701-222-6651.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Burleigh-Morton Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Burleigh-Morton Detention Center:
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Burleigh-Morton Detention Center at 701-222-6651.
After being arrested and booked into Burleigh-Morton Detention Center in Bismarck, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 701-222-6651 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Burleigh County, North Dakota, visit the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
4000 Apple Creek Road
Bismarck, ND 58504
701-222-6651
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 701-222-6651 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on-site Visits |
| MONDAY | No on-site Visits |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No on-site Visits |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | No on-site Visits |
| SATURDAY | No on-site Visits |
Burleigh-Morton Detention Center 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center?
Video session rates for Burleigh-Morton Detention Center are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Burleigh-Morton Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND 58502
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Burleigh-Morton Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Burleigh County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center?
Per-minute call rates for Burleigh-Morton Detention Center are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.
To set up your Burleigh County inmate 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 Burleigh 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Burleigh-Morton Detention 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#
Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND 58502
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND 58502
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 Burleigh-Morton Detention 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND 58502
For inmates receiving mail in the Burleigh-Morton Detention 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND 58502
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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Burleigh-Morton Detention 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Burleigh-Morton Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Burleigh 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Burleigh 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 Burleigh 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center 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 Burleigh-Morton Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-222-6651 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Burleigh County?
