OLIVER COUNTY CONTRACTS WITH MERCER COUNTY TO HOUSE ITS INMATES.
To locate someone who has been arrested in Oliver County, call the Mercer County Jail at: 701-745-3333 or 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 701-745-3333, 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 Oliver County Jail at 701-745-3333 to get it.
Phone: 701-745-3333
Physical Address:
Mercer County Jail
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Mercer County Jail
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Mercer County Jail
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Oliver County Jail, 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 701-745-3333 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.
Oliver County Jail 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 Oliver County Jail, 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 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
The Oliver County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Oliver County Jail 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 Oliver County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 160 offenders.
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When someone is arrested, they are taken to Oliver County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Oliver County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Oliver County Jail at 701-745-3333.
After being arrested and booked into Oliver County Jail in Stanton, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 701-745-3333 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Oliver County, North Dakota, visit the Oliver County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Oliver County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Mercer County Jail
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
701-745-3333
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 701-745-3333 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 Oliver County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 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 Oliver County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oliver County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oliver County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oliver County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Oliver County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oliver County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Oliver County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Oliver County Jail 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 Oliver County Jail 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 #
Mercer County Jail
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Mercer County Jail
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
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 Oliver County Jail 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 Oliver County Jail 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 #
Mercer County Jail
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oliver County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Oliver County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oliver County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Oliver County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oliver County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Oliver County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oliver County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-745-3333 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Oliver County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Oliver County?
This facility, known as "Oliver County Jail" is also known as Oliver County Sheriff, Oliver County Jail & Sheriff, Oliver County Jail & Sheriff, North Dakota, Oliver.
