McLean County Jail & Sheriff

McLean County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: 701-462-8103

Physical Address:
712 5th Ave.
County Courthouse
Washburn, ND 58620

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o McLean County Jail & Sheriff
712 5th Ave.
Washburn, ND 58620

How Do You Find Someone in the McLean County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the McLean County Jail & Sheriff, 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 701-462-8103 for the information you are looking for.

McLean County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

McLean County maintains an average of 38 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year McLean County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.

The following charts of McLean County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/9/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from McLean County, the state of North Dakota, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in McLean County and North Dakota state prisons, click the button below.
McLean County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

McLean County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 20 68.97%
Black 2 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2 6.90%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 6.90%
Asian 1 3.45%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 3.45%
Other 1 3.45%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

McLean County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 10 34.48%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 17.24%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 24.14%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 24.14%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

McLean County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 26 89.66%
Female 3 10.34%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

McLean County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.45%
18-20 1 3.45%
21-24 2 6.90%
25-30 6 20.69%
31-35 6 20.69%
36-40 5 17.24%
41-45 3 10.34%
46-50 1 3.45%
51-55 1 3.45%
56-60 2 6.90%
61-65 1 3.45%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the McLean County Jail & Sheriff
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the McLean County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

McLean County Jail & Sheriff 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.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the McLean County Jail & Sheriff?

McLean County Jail & Sheriff 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the McLean County Jail & Sheriff?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in McLean County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your McLean County Jail & Sheriff inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of North Dakota, then the McLean County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the McLean County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in McLean County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. 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 phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the McLean County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

McLean County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

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.  Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in McLean County Jail & Sheriff Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your McLean 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 McLean 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.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding McLean County?

McLean Mountrail Dunn Mercer Oliver Ward McHenry Sheridan Burleigh
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in McLean County, the state of North Dakota and the United States?

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McLean County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 20 68.97%
Black 2 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2 6.90%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 6.90%
Asian 1 3.45%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 3.45%
Other 1 3.45%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

McLean County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 10 34.48%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 17.24%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 24.14%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 24.14%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

McLean County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 26 89.66%
Female 3 10.34%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

McLean County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.45%
18-20 1 3.45%
21-24 2 6.90%
25-30 6 20.69%
31-35 6 20.69%
36-40 5 17.24%
41-45 3 10.34%
46-50 1 3.45%
51-55 1 3.45%
56-60 2 6.90%
61-65 1 3.45%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

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