Foster County Jail Inmate Search
Foster County Inmate Search and Custody Information
For a Carrington arrest, start with the Foster County Sheriff’s Office at 1000 5th Street North. Confirm the receiving jail before looking for a roster entry or arranging a visit.
Call 701-652-2251 and ask for the current booking location. Give the full name and date of birth privately, and tell staff when and where the arrest happened.
Once the agency names the receiving jail, use that facility’s lookup or booking desk. Keep the Foster County court case number separate from the booking number issued by the jail.
1. Who confirms a booking after a Carrington area arrest?
Start with the Foster County Sheriff contact at 701-652-2251. Ask whether a deputy still has custody, whether a transfer is underway and what jail accepted the person.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where should I look once I know the receiving jail?
If the agency confirms Stutsman County Correctional Center, call 701-252-7436. The facility is at 205 6th Street SE, Suite 201, Jamestown, ND 58401. Use the official custody listing and check its timestamp.
↑ Back to the question list3. What if the person is missing from the roster?
Ask the jail whether intake is complete and how it lists people boarded for Foster County. Search spelling variations and check the report date if you are using a PDF. If the receiving jail cannot locate the person, ask the arresting agency to confirm the handoff.
↑ Back to the question list4. Can I find a booking photo or charges?
Photo availability and the fields shown depend on the receiving jail. Ask that facility which records it publishes. Use the official court case to check how a charge was filed or resolved.
↑ Back to the question list5. Which office handles warrant questions?
Contact the agency named on the warrant or the court handling the case. For a Foster County matter you can ask the sheriff at 701-652-2251 where to direct the request. A booking list only reflects custody information.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I visit, call or mail the person?
Ask the receiving jail for its rules on approved visitors, calls, messaging and mail. A Carrington arrest does not determine which vendor the facility uses. Wait for the jail to confirm the booking before paying for a service.
↑ Back to the question list7. Can I send funds or arrange bail?
Check the Foster County bail guide and call the facility that holds the person. Ask whether any other hold applies, where the court accepts bond and how to identify a separate commissary deposit.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where do I look for the court date?
Search North Dakota court records using the case or defendant information. For a case filed in Foster County, use the local court guide to find the clerk even if the jail is in another county.
↑ Back to the question list9. What should I do if the person is a minor?
Contact the arresting agency or the child’s lawyer for the actual placement. Ask the Foster County agency how an authorized parent or guardian can obtain custody and hearing information.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can I receive a custody alert?
Use North Dakota SAVIN / VINELink to look for a matching record and register for available notices. For a time-sensitive custody change in Foster County, confirm directly with staff.
↑ Back to the question list11. Where do I search after a transfer to prison?
Use the North Dakota DOCR resident lookup for eligible state records and the Bureau of Prisons locator for federal prison custody. If a recent federal arrest does not show up there, ask the lawyer which facility is holding the person before trial.
↑ Back to the question listFoster County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 701-252-7436
Physical Address:
Foster County Jail
Carrington, ND
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stutsman County Correctional Center
205 6th St SE Suite #201
Jamestown, ND 58401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stutsman County Correctional Center
205 6th St SE Suite #201
Jamestown, ND 58401
Every year Foster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 1,921 offenders, and maintain an average of 96 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Foster County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Foster County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of North Dakota and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in North Dakota or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
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North Dakota Prison Inmate Search
If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Foster County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/9/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 89.61% |
| Black | 2 | 2.60% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.60% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 1.30% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.30% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 1 | 1.30% |
| Other | 1 | 1.30% |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% |
Foster County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/9/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 22 | 28.57% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 15 | 19.48% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 3 | 3.90% |
| State Jail Felony | 5 | 6.49% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 17 | 22.08% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 15 | 19.48% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Foster County Inmate Sex - 11/9/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 66 | 85.71% |
| Female | 11 | 14.29% |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% |
Foster County Inmate Age - 11/9/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 2.60% |
| 18-20 | 4 | 5.19% |
| 21-24 | 8 | 10.39% |
| 25-30 | 14 | 18.18% |
| 31-35 | 13 | 16.88% |
| 36-40 | 12 | 15.58% |
| 41-45 | 8 | 10.39% |
| 46-50 | 5 | 6.49% |
| 51-55 | 3 | 3.90% |
| 56-60 | 4 | 5.19% |
| 61-65 | 2 | 2.60% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.30% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 1.30% |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 701-252-7436
- Sheriff: 701-652-2251
The Foster County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Foster County: Carrington, Grace City, Kensal, McHenry and Melville.