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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

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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

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