Located in Finley, Steele County, North Dakota, the Steele County Jail is a 8-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at (701)524-2742.
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 Steele County Jail at (701)524-2742 for help.
Phone: (701)524-2742
Physical Address:
201 Washington Ave. West
Finley, ND 58230
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Steele 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)524-2742 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.
Steele 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 Steele 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)524-2742 for further assistance.
The Steele County Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Steele 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 Steele County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
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The 8-bed Steele County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Steele 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)524-2742, 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 Steele County Jail 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:
201 Washington Ave. West
Finley, ND 58230
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:
201 Washington Ave. West
Finley, ND 58230
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Steele County Jail 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 Steele County Jail 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)524-2742.
Once booked at Steele County Jail in Finley, 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)524-2742.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Steele County, North Dakota, visit the Steele County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Steele County Jail? What is the Schedule?
201 Washington Ave. West
Finley, ND 58230
(701)524-2742
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL (701)524-2742 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 Steele County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 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 Steele County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steele County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Steele County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steele County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Steele County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steele County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Steele County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Steele 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 Steele 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:
201 Washington Ave. West
Finley, ND 58230
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
201 Washington Ave. West
Finley, ND 58230
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 Steele 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 Steele 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:
201 Washington Ave. West
Finley, ND 58230
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steele County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Steele 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 Steele County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Steele 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 Steele County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Steele 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 Steele County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (701)524-2742 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Steele County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Steele County?
This facility, known as "Steele County Jail" is also known as Steele County Jail & Sheriff, (inmates also housed in Barnes County Jail), Steele County Jail & Sheriff, North Dakota, Steele.
