NW Youth Assessment Center

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Williams County

NW Youth Assessment Center

Call the 20-bed NW Youth Assessment Center at 701-577-7705. Staff answer questions about inmates 24 hours a day.

Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies anywhere in this county are brought here. Each person goes through booking and processing, and if the charges warrant it, is held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

The current inmate roster can be searched using the inmate search tool.

Convictions carrying less than a year are served in this county. Convictions carrying more than a year are served in the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page is your guide to inmate services: the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it to communicate with an inmate. If it’s not online, call NW Youth Assessment Center at 701-577-7705 to get it.

Phone

701-577-7705

Physical address

PO Box 2047
Williston, ND 58801
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Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the NW Youth Assessment 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 701-577-7705 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.

NW Youth Assessment 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 NW Youth Assessment 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 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

The NW Youth Assessment Center maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The NW Youth Assessment 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 Williams County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,300 offenders.

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The booking procedure at NW Youth Assessment Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to NW Youth Assessment Center 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 NW Youth Assessment Center 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 701-577-7705.

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How to handle bail after an arrest in Williams County

If someone has been booked at NW Youth Assessment Center in Williston, 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 701-577-7705.

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 701-577-7705 for the jail).
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Williams 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 Williams County, North Dakota, visit the NW Youth Assessment Center Bail Information Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center? What is the Schedule?

NW Youth Assessment Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

PO Box 2047
Williston, ND 58801
701-577-7705

  • 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 701-577-7705 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 701-577-7705 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 NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the NW Youth Assessment Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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What are the other City and County Jails in Williams County?

Williams County County Jails

Williams County Juvenile Facilities

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

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Williams County

The NW Youth Assessment Center serves the following cities and towns of Williams County: Alamo, Appam, Arnegard, Epping, Grenora, Keene, Tioga, Ray and Williston.