SHERIDAN COUNTY UTILIZES SURROUNDING COUNTY JAILS AS MCCLEAN COUNTY TO HOUSE ITS INMATES. If you would like to locate someone who was arrested in Sheridan County, contact the Sheridan County Sheriff at 701-363-2200.
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 701-462-8103, 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 Sheridan County Jail at 701-462-8103 to get it.
Phone: 701-462-8103
Physical Address:
McLean County Jail
712 5th Ave.
Washburn, ND 58620
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McLean County Jail
PO Box 1108
Washburn North Dakota 58577
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McLean County Jail
PO Box 1108
Washburn North Dakota 58577
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sheridan 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 701-462-8103 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.
Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
The Sheridan County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Sheridan 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 Sheridan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.
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After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Sheridan County Jail 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 Sheridan County Jail:
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 701-462-8103.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Sheridan County Jail in Washburn 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 Sheridan 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 701-462-8103 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Sheridan County North Dakota, check out the Sheridan County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sheridan County Jail? What is the Schedule?
McLean County Jail
712 5th Ave.
Washburn, ND 58620
701-462-8103
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 701-462-8103 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 Sheridan County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 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 Sheridan County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sheridan County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sheridan County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sheridan County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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#
McLean County Jail
PO Box 1108
Washburn North Dakota 58577
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McLean County Jail
PO Box 1108
Washburn North Dakota 58577
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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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#
McLean County Jail
PO Box 1108
Washburn North Dakota 58577
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sheridan County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-462-8103 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Sheridan County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sheridan County?
This facility, known as "Sheridan County Jail" is also known as Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff, (inmates also housed in McLean County Jail), Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff , Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff , North Dakota, Sheridan.
