West Central Regional Juvenile Center

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West Central Regional Juvenile Center Information

The West Central Regional Juvenile Center is a 80 bed jail in the city of Moorhead, Cass County, North Dakota. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 218-299-5150.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 218-299-5150, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the West Central Regional Juvenile Center at 218-299-5150 to get it.

Phone: 218-299-5150

Physical Address:
919 8th Avenue N.
Moorhead, ND 56561

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Youth's Full Name
West Central Regional Juvenile Center
729 11th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56561

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Youth's Full Name
West Central Regional Juvenile Center
729 11th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56561

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How Do You Find Someone in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center?

To search for an inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile 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 218-299-5150 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.

West Central Regional Juvenile 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 West Central Regional Juvenile 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 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

The West Central Regional Juvenile Center maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The West Central Regional Juvenile 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 Cass County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,560 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the West Central Regional Juvenile Center?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the West Central Regional Juvenile Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the West Central Regional Juvenile Center:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 218-299-5150.

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Directions / Map to the West Central Regional Juvenile Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the West Central Regional Juvenile Center in Moorhead for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Cass County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 218-299-5150 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Cass County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Cass County North Dakota, check out the West Central Regional Juvenile Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center? What is the Schedule?

West Central Regional Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

919 8th Avenue N.
Moorhead, ND 56561
218-299-5150

  • 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 218-299-5150 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 218-299-5150 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 West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center, and what can I send them?

West Central Regional Juvenile Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The West Central Regional Juvenile 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 West Central Regional Juvenile 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:
Youth's Full Name
West Central Regional Juvenile Center
729 11th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56561



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Youth's Full Name
West Central Regional Juvenile Center
729 11th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56561



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 West Central Regional Juvenile Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 West Central Regional Juvenile 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:
Youth's Full Name
West Central Regional Juvenile Center
729 11th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56561

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West Central Regional Juvenile Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the West Central Regional Juvenile 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 West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5150 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the West Central Regional Juvenile Center? What does it look like?
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What are the other City and County Jails in Cass County?

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This facility, known as "West Central Regional Juvenile Center" is also known as Cass County Juvenile Detention.