Burleigh County, ND Jail and Prison System

Address:	3100 Railroad Avenue, Po Box 5521, Bismarck, ND 58506
E-mail:	docr@nd.gov
Phone:	701-328-6100
Fax:	701-328-6640
Website:	https://www.nd.gov/docr/adult/statepen.html
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/NDDOCR/

North Dakota State Penitentiary is a Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Bismarck, North Dakota. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under North Dakota state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1884 (Rebuilt in 2015) The facility has a capacity of 1,550 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Bismarck, North Dakota judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

Visit North Dakota inmate search page for statewide information.

1,550 Capacity
Bismarck, North Dakota Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in North Dakota State Penitentiary?

Locating an Inmate in North Dakota State Penitentiary

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in North Dakota State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to North Dakota State Penitentiary Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a North Dakota State Penitentiary inmate contact the facility directly via 701-328-6100 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

North Dakota State Penitentiary State Prison has visiting hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a North Dakota State Penitentiary inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	—
Tue	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Adult Only)
Fri	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat	8:15 AM - 3:30 PM 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM (Adult Only)
Sun	8:15 AM 3:30 PM
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at North Dakota State Penitentiary.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 701-328-6100. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at docr@nd.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an North Dakota State Penitentiary State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
Inmate Name, # James River Correctional Center 2521 Circle Drive Jamestown, ND 58401	—	—	—