Located in Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota, the Bottineau County Correctional Center is a 26-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 701-228-3422.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Bottineau County Correctional Center at 701-228-3422 for help.
Phone: 701-228-3422
Physical Address:
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional 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 701-228-3422 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.
Bottineau County Correctional 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 Bottineau County Correctional 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 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
The Bottineau County Correctional Center maintains an average of 26 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bottineau County Correctional 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 Bottineau County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,360 offenders.
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The 26-bed Bottineau County Correctional Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Bottineau County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 701-228-3422, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Bottineau County Correctional Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Bottineau County Correctional Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Bottineau County Correctional Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 701-228-3422.
Once booked at Bottineau County Correctional Center in Bottineau, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 701-228-3422.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Bottineau County, North Dakota, visit the Bottineau County Correctional Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
701-228-3422
Jail Visitation Hours
Monday through Saturday - No visits on Sundays
On-Site in Lobby
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Online with Inmate Canteen
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Visitation is limited to 30 minutes a day per inmate, in 15 minute session blocks.
Bottineau County Correctional Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Bottineau County Correctional Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Bottineau County Correctional Center and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Bottineau County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. 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 video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 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 Bottineau County Correctional Center?
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
701-228-3422
Jail Visitation Hours
Monday through Saturday - No visits on Sundays
On-Site in Lobby
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Online with Inmate Canteen
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 5:30pm
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Visitation is limited to 30 minutes a day per inmate, in 15 minute session blocks.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Bottineau County Correctional 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bottineau County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Bottineau County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Bottineau County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bottineau County Correctional Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bottineau County Correctional 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 #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
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
The Bottineau County Correctional Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Bottineau County Correctional Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
For inmates receiving mail in the Bottineau County Correctional 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 Bottineau County Correctional Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bottineau County Correctional Center
314 5th Street West
Bottineau, ND 58318-1273
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 Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Bottineau County Correctional 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bottineau County Correctional Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bottineau County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bottineau County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bottineau County Correctional 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 Bottineau County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-228-3422 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Bottineau County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bottineau County?
This facility, known as "Bottineau County Correctional Center" is also known as Bottineau County Jail & Sheriff, Bottineau County Jail & Sheriff, North Dakota, Bottineau.
