NW Youth Assessment Center

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NW Youth Assessment Center Information

NW Youth Assessment Center is a 20-bed jail located in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 701-577-7705.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call NW Youth Assessment Center at 701-577-7705 for assistance.

Phone: 701-577-7705

Physical Address:
PO Box 2047
Williston, ND 58801

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How Do You Find Someone in the NW Youth Assessment Center?

To search for an inmate in the NW Youth Assessment 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 701-577-7705 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.

NW Youth Assessment 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 NW Youth Assessment 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 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

The NW Youth Assessment Center maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The NW Youth Assessment 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 Williams County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,300 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at NW Youth Assessment Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to NW Youth Assessment Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at NW Youth Assessment Center includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 701-577-7705.

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Directions / Map to the NW Youth Assessment Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Williams County

If someone has been booked at NW Youth Assessment Center in Williston, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 701-577-7705.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Williams County.
  • Property within Williams County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Williams County, North Dakota, visit the NW Youth Assessment Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center? What is the Schedule?

NW Youth Assessment Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

PO Box 2047
Williston, ND 58801
701-577-7705

  • 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 701-577-7705 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 701-577-7705 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 NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 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 NW Youth Assessment Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center, and what can I send them?

NW Youth Assessment Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The NW Youth Assessment 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 NW Youth Assessment 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:
PO Box 2047
Williston, ND 58801



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
PO Box 2047
Williston, ND 58801



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 NW Youth Assessment 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 NW Youth Assessment 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:
PO Box 2047
Williston, ND 58801

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the NW Youth Assessment Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about NW Youth Assessment Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the NW Youth Assessment 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 NW Youth Assessment Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-577-7705 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Williams County

What are the other City and County Jails in Williams County?

Williams County County Jails
Williams County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Williams County?

Williams Sheridan Roosevelt Richland Burke Divide Mountrail McKenzie
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Search for an Inmate in Williams County

This facility, known as "NW Youth Assessment Center" is also known as Williams County Juvenile Detention Center, NW Youth Assessment Center, North Dakota, Williams.