Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention
Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention
For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 30-bed Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention at 701-780-8224.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention at 701-780-8224 and ask for it.
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To search for an inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention, 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 701-780-8224 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.
Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention 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 Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention, 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 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
The Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention 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 Grand Forks County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,500 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe booking procedure at Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 701-780-8224.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Grand Forks County
If someone has been booked at Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention in Grand Forks, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 701-780-8224.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 701-780-8224 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Grand Forks County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, visit the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1701 North Washington
PO Box 5244
Grand Forks, ND 58206-5244
701-780-8224
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 701-780-8224 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 701-780-8224 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-780-8224 for further assistance.
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Grand Forks County County Jails
Grand Forks County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grand Forks County?
The Grand Forks Co. Juvenile Detention serves the following cities and towns of Grand Forks County: Arvilla, Emerado, Grand Forks, Inkster, Larimore, Manvel, Mekinock, Northwood, Ojata, Reynolds, Thompson and Turtle River.