Lake Region Law Enforcement Center

To search for an inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 701-662-0700 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.

Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

The Lake Region Law Enforcement Center maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 Ramsey County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,520 offenders.

What are the bail options in Ramsey County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 701-662-0700 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 701-662-0700.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Ramsey County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Ramsey County, North Dakota, see the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center? What is the Schedule?

Lake Region Law Enforcement Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
222 Walnut Street West
Devils Lake, ND 58301
701-662-0700

• On-site Visits are free
• A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
• Visits are first come - first serve, space permitting.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
• No visits on holidays

Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center?

Video session rates for Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Lake Region Law Enforcement Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Ramsey County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lake Region Law Enforcement Center follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select North Dakota, then Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• NOTE: Lake Region Law Enforcement Center may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Ramsey County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center?

Per-minute call rates for Lake Region Law Enforcement 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.

How Do Inmates in Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Ramsey County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Ramsey 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, and what can I send them?

Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lake Region Law Enforcement 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#
Lake Region Correctional Facility
222 Walnut Street West
Devils Lake, ND 58301

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lake Region Correctional Facility
222 Walnut Street West
Devils Lake, ND 58301

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 Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lake Region Correctional Facility
222 Walnut Street West
Devils Lake, ND 58301

Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lake Region Correctional Facility
222 Walnut Street West
Devils Lake, ND 58301

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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, and what can I purchase?

Lake Region Law Enforcement Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Lake Region Law Enforcement 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:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Ramsey County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lake Region Law Enforcement Center follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select North Dakota, then Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Ramsey 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Lake Region Law Enforcement Center 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.  

How Do Inmates in Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Ramsey County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
• 
• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Ramsey 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Lake Region Law Enforcement 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 tablets 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 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-662-0700 for further assistance.

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