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Nelson County Jail, North Dakota, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: February 12, 2024
Nelson County Jail
Location 210 B Avenue West, Lakota, ND, 58344

The Nelson County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult inmates in Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota. This correction facility is physically situated at 210 B Avenue West, Lakota, ND, 58344. It is a 181-bed facility.

Generally, this Nelson County detention center houses offenders awaiting bond and offenders serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Nelson County jail primarily houses Adult convicted of less severe crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to federal prison after trial. Nelson County detention facility occasionally houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Nelson County Sheriffs Department manages the Nelson County Jail. There are also more than 60 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the safety of all offenders and visitors at the Nelson County correction facility.

Most detainees are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Nelson County detention facility are currently or recently high. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are emotionally disturbed, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Nelson County Jail, visit the Nelson County Sheriffs Department’s website. The website has the Nelson County inmate search tool which allows you to locate offenders by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view detainee information on the roster below. This roster contains the Nelson County offender’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Nelson County correction facility directly by phone at 701-247-2474 to inquire about the inmate’s status and location.

Visitations at Nelson County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Nelson County detention facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Nelson County Sheriffs Department website. Once your application is approved, you will receive the approved visitation schedule by phone.

The visiting hours at the Nelson County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must present a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and comply with the Nelson County correction facility’s dress code and rules. The Nelson County Jail may restrict visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more information about visitations, call the Nelson County detention facility at 701-247-2474.

Nelson County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Nelson County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 210 B Avenue West, Lakota, ND, 58344
Facility Type Adult
City Lakota
Postal Code 58344
State North Dakota
County Nelson County

Nelson County Sheriffs Department

Address 210 B Avenue West, Lakota, North Dakota, 58344
Phone 701-247-2474
Fax 701-247-2475

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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