North Dakota State Penitentiary is a Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Bismarck, North Dakota. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under North Dakota state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1884 (Rebuilt in 2015). The facility has a capacity of 1,550 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Bismarck, North Dakota judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in North Dakota State Penitentiary
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in North Dakota State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow North Dakota State Penitentiary Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a North Dakota State Penitentiary inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 701-328-6100 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
North Dakota State Penitentiary State Prison has visiting hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a North Dakota State Penitentiary inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Adult Only) |
| Fri | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM (Adult Only) |
| Sun | 8:15 AM 3:30 PM |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at North Dakota State Penitentiary.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 701-328-6100. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at docr@nd.gov.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an North Dakota State Penitentiary State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name, # James River Correctional Center 2521 Circle Drive Jamestown, ND 58401 | — | — | — |