Ward County Detention Center Inmate Search
Ward County Inmate Search and Custody Information
Open the county’s inmate locator and check the posted update time. The county describes the roster as updated daily, so call the center about a recent arrest. This is the starting point for finding a person at Ward County Detention Center.
Ward County Detention Center is listed at 204 Front Street, Minot, ND. Call 701-857-6530 for the current booking status or before visiting.
If the arrest happened recently, ask which agency booked the person and whether intake is complete. Keep the booking details available when you ask about calls, court or release in Ward County.
1. How do I check who is in custody?
Open the county’s inmate locator and check the posted update time. The county describes the roster as updated daily, so call the center about a recent arrest. Official custody resource
↑ Back to the question list2. What can the Ward booking desk tell me?
Call 701-857-6530 with the full name, date of birth and arresting agency. Ask whether the person is physically at this facility, whether a transfer has been recorded and what identifying number to use in a follow-up.
↑ Back to the question list3. What can I do if the booking is missing?
Ask the agency involved in the Ward County arrest whether the person was released, is still awaiting intake or was moved. A dated list can lag a new booking. Use the facility telephone for the current status.
↑ Back to the question list4. Can I view a mugshot or charge?
Check the records made available by the responsible county or facility. A booking photograph may be unavailable. Use the court record and clerk to confirm filed charges, hearing dates and case outcomes.
↑ Back to the question list5. Who can confirm a warrant?
Ask the issuing court or law enforcement agency. For a Ward County arrest, start with the agency that took the person into custody and ask for the proper contact. The jail can tell you what it is able to share about holds attached to a booking.
↑ Back to the question list6. What if another jail has the person?
For a Minot arrest, ask whether police are still processing the person or whether the county center has accepted custody.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I arrange contact or a visit?
Get the booking details before setting up any calls, visits or mail. Ask detention staff about the current system and visitor rules. Official contact information
↑ Back to the question list8. Can I put money on an account or pay bond?
Confirm the person’s location with 701-857-6530 before paying. A deposit for personal purchases is different from bail. The Ward County bail guide covers release and payment questions.
↑ Back to the question list9. How can I check the next hearing?
Find the case through North Dakota court records. Check the county and case number, then use the court guide to identify the clerk who can confirm the date.
↑ 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 Ward 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 listWard County Detention Center Inmate Services Information
Phone: 701-857-6530
Physical Address:
204 Front Street
Minot, ND 58702
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ward County Detention Center
P.O. Box 907
Minot, ND 58702
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ward County Detention Center
P.O. Box 907
Minot, ND 58702
Every year Ward County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 6,120 offenders, and maintain an average of 306 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 Ward County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Ward 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.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in North Dakota, click below.
STATE OF North Dakota COUNTY JAILS
If you are searching for a prisoner in a North Dakota State Prison click below.
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.
Ward County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/12/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 70.93% |
| Black | 20 | 8.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 12.33% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 7 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.20% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 3 | 1.32% |
| Other | 3 | 1.32% |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% |
Ward County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/12/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 68 | 29.96% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 50 | 22.03% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 8 | 3.52% |
| State Jail Felony | 12 | 5.29% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 49 | 21.59% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 40 | 17.62% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Ward County Inmate Sex - 11/12/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 191 | 84.14% |
| Female | 36 | 15.86% |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% |
Ward County Inmate Age - 11/12/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 18-20 | 12 | 5.29% |
| 21-24 | 24 | 10.57% |
| 25-30 | 46 | 20.26% |
| 31-35 | 41 | 18.06% |
| 36-40 | 37 | 16.30% |
| 41-45 | 26 | 11.45% |
| 46-50 | 14 | 6.17% |
| 51-55 | 11 | 4.85% |
| 56-60 | 10 | 4.41% |
| 61-65 | 3 | 1.32% |
| 66-75 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 701-857-6530
The Ward County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Ward County: Burlington, Des Lacs, Donnybrook, Douglas, Kenmare, Makoti, Minot, Minot AFB, Sawyer, Surrey, Velva, Voltaire and Westhope.