The following is a summary of the North Dakota State Prison System.
Incarceration Rate
As of 2021, the North Dakota State Prison system had an incarceration rate of 231 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average of 419 per 100,000 [1].
Locating a Prisoner
To locate a prisoner in the North Dakota prison system, you can use the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (DOCR) online offender locator tool [2].
Family Visitation Rules
North Dakota state prisons allow visitation for inmates, with rules varying depending on the facility and security level. Visitors must be approved and scheduled in advance. Visiting hours and duration may be limited [3].
Prison Security Levels
North Dakota state prisons have different security levels, including:
- Maximum Security
- Medium Security
- Minimum Security
- Transitional Facilities [4]
Parole and Factors Considered
The North Dakota Parole Board considers factors such as the nature of the offense, criminal history, behavior while incarcerated, and risk to society when making parole decisions. Inmates must serve a portion of their sentence before being eligible for parole [5].
Educational and Vocational Programs
North Dakota state prisons offer various educational and vocational programs, including:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- GED preparation
- Post-secondary education
- Vocational training (e.g., welding, carpentry, culinary arts) [6]
- Prisoner Rehabilitative Programs
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental health counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Anger management
- Job readiness training [7]
Pros and Cons of the North Dakota State Prison System
PROS
- Lower incarceration rate compared to the national average
- Emphasis on rehabilitation and reentry programs
- Variety of educational and vocational opportunities
CONS
- Overcrowding in some facilities
- Limited funding for programs and services
- Challenges in addressing mental health and substance abuse issues among inmates [8]
North Dakota Prison News
Find Out Why 40% of North Dakota Inmates End Up Returning To Prison:
Sources & References
[1] North Dakota Profile
[2] North Dakota Offender Locator
[3] North Dakota Prison Visiting Information
[4] North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Facilities
[5] North Dakota Parole Board
[6] North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Education Programs
[7] North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Treatment Programs
[8] North Dakota Prison System: Challenges and Opportunities
NORTH DAKOTA STATE PRISONS:
Dakota Women’s Correctional and Rehabilitation Center
Dakota Women’s Correctional and Rehabilitation Center
440 McKenzie Street
New England, ND 58647
Telephone: (701)-579-5100
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Dakota Women’s Correctional and Rehabilitation Center
440 McKenzie Street
New England, ND 58647
James River Correctional Center
James River Correctional Center
2521 Circle Drive
Jamestown, ND 58401
Telephone: (701)-253-3660
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
James River Correctional Center
2521 Circle Drive
Jamestown, ND 58401
Missouri River Correctional Center
Missouri River Correctional Center
1800 48th Avenue S.W.
Bismarck, ND 58506
Telephone: (701)-328-9696
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Missouri River Correctional Center
P.O. Box 5521
Bismarck, ND 58506
North Dakota State Penitentiary
North Dakota State Penitentiary
3100 Railroad Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Telephone: (701)-328-6100
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
North Dakota State Penitentiary
PO Box 5521
Bismarck, ND 58506-5521
North Dakota Youth Correctional Center
North Dakota Youth Correctional Center
701 16th Ave SW
Mandan, ND 58554
Telephone: (701)-667-1400
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
North Dakota Youth Correctional Center
701 16th Ave SW
Mandan, ND 58554