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Barnes County Jail Roster: Search Inmates, Booking Records & Mugshots
Need to find someone currently held in the Barnes County Correctional Center? The official Barnes County Jail Roster provides a publicly accessible inmate listing showing booking information, custody details, available mugshots, charges and bond amounts.
The facility is located in Valley City, North Dakota. Its official inmate roster is published as a PDF, rather than a conventional name-search database, and identifies when the report was generated.
Current custody, intake information, booking photographs and available bond details.
View official report →The official report states this update frequency. Check its printed timestamp for the most recent available snapshot.
Call the correctional center for inmate status, visiting procedures and questions not answered by the roster.
Valley City, North Dakota 58072. This is the current correctional center address published by Barnes County.
Official Barnes County Jail Roster — North Dakota
The Barnes County Correctional Center publishes its current inmate population report through the official Barnes County government website. The roster is available without registering for a commercial inmate lookup service.
Open the official current-inmate list
Publisher: Barnes County, North Dakota
Document: Jail Inmate Roster
Format: PDF
Listed update schedule: Every 15 minutes
Sorting: Alphabetically by inmate last name
Each available inmate record may display a booking photograph, name, date of birth, intake date, holding agency, bond amount, listed charges and charge-related status codes.
Why the official PDF is better than an unofficial jail directory
Third-party directories may reproduce records, provide old addresses or retain inmate entries after release. The county-generated report is the preferred starting point because it identifies its own publication time and comes from the government responsible for the facility.
How to Search the Barnes County Jail Roster by Name
Unlike interactive inmate-search portals that require a first and last name in separate boxes, Barnes County’s official roster is a PDF report. You can search its text using your browser or PDF viewer.
Visit the Barnes County Jail Inmate Roster using your phone, tablet or computer.
Look at the top of the PDF for “Current as of.” That timestamp indicates the report snapshot you are viewing.
On Windows, press Ctrl + F; on Mac, press Command + F. Enter the last name. On a smartphone, use the PDF viewer’s Find or Search function when supported.
Review the inmate’s full name and date of birth when available. Do not assume that two people with similar names are the same individual.
Check intake date, agency, listed charges, current status labels, booking photograph and available bond information.
Call the correctional center at 701-845-8532 if you need confirmation about current custody, release, visitation or bond instructions.
Barnes County Jail Booking Records and Mugshots
Booking records are generated when a person is accepted into jail custody and processed by correctional personnel. They generally document the detention event, not the final outcome of a criminal case.
What details can appear in the jail roster?
| Field | Meaning | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Recorded inmate identity | Confirm with date of birth |
| DOB | Date of birth | Distinguish people with similar names |
| Intake | Date entered into the reported custody system | Identify the booking period |
| Agency | Authority associated with the detention | Determine which agency may hold case records |
| Bond | Available monetary bond information | Confirm independently before payment |
| Charge(s) | Recorded criminal allegations, offenses or holds | Identify the relevant legal matter |
| Status | Listed procedural or custody-related status | Understand whether the report references court, bail, sentence or holds |
| Photograph | Booking image, when included | Supplement identity verification |
How to find Barnes County jail mugshots
The official roster includes booking photographs alongside available inmate records. Open the PDF and locate the relevant name to view any associated photograph.
The visibility of a photograph can depend on the individual record and government disclosure requirements. A booking photograph does not indicate guilt or a criminal conviction.
Does an inmate roster show criminal history?
No. The jail roster documents custody-related information and charges or holds associated with the listed booking. It does not necessarily include earlier arrests, dismissed charges, complete court proceedings or final case dispositions.
Barnes County Recent Arrests and Daily Booking Records
People looking for recent Barnes County arrests should first review the official roster and its intake dates. The report is organized by last name rather than newest booking date, so use the search function to locate a known person quickly.
How to identify a recent booking
- Open the latest available county roster.
- Check its generation timestamp.
- Locate the person’s name.
- Read the intake date in the record.
- Compare that date with the suspected arrest date.
- Contact the jail if the person was only recently taken into custody.
The report may include inmates held for other jurisdictions, rather than solely people arrested by Barnes County law enforcement. This is particularly important when interpreting the agency field.
Why other counties may appear on the Barnes County roster
Barnes County Correctional Center can house individuals on behalf of other jurisdictions. A North Dakota Department of Corrections inspection report identifies arrangements involving surrounding counties and other agencies.
Therefore, someone listed on the Barnes County Jail Roster may be detained there for a case originating outside Barnes County.
Barnes County Jail Bond Amounts, Charges and Custody Status
The official roster contains a bond field and charge/status information. However, those entries require careful interpretation.
Common status descriptions
| Status description | What it generally indicates |
|---|---|
| Bail Set | A bond or bail condition has been established for the associated matter |
| Court Pending | A court-related action or appearance remains pending |
| Sentenced | The listed matter includes a sentencing status |
| Courtesy Hold | The facility is holding someone for another authority or jurisdiction |
| Transport Hold | A transfer or transportation-related hold is recorded |
| N/A under bond | No applicable monetary figure is displayed in that field; it does not automatically establish release eligibility |
Before paying a Barnes County jail bond
- Confirm the inmate’s identity and custody location.
- Ask whether bond is permitted on every active hold.
- Verify the amount with the correctional facility or court.
- Ask which approved payment methods and locations apply.
- Determine whether a surety is accepted and whether additional conditions exist.
- Request and retain official payment receipts.
Barnes County Jail Visitation Hours and Rules
The Barnes County Correctional Center provides inmate video visitation through Reliance Telephone. Its official visitation page says visitors must call ahead to register their information for approval.
Free video visitation kiosks are available in the correctional center’s main lobby on a first-come, first-served basis. Barnes County states that there are three kiosks and that visits using them are free for both the visitor and inmate.
Official video visitation schedule
| Day | Published visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | No regular session listed |
| Tuesday | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | No regular session listed |
| Saturday | No regular session listed |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Holidays | No visitation |
Source: Barnes County Official Inmate Visitation Policy.
Visitation requirements and restrictions
- Call ahead for visitor registration and approval.
- Lobby kiosks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Cellphone use during visitation is prohibited.
- Children must be properly supervised in the visitation area.
- Visitation is subject to monitoring and recording.
- Inappropriate or unlawful behavior can result in suspended visitation privileges.
Inmate Phone Calls, Messages and Money Deposits
Inmate communication
Barnes County identifies Reliance Telephone as its inmate video-visitation provider. The correctional center also lists a separate inmate message line:
This number is published on the official Barnes County inmate visitation page. For questions about account setup, call costs or message delivery, consult the facility or approved provider.
How to deposit money for an inmate
The county’s published instructions describe two methods for adding money to an inmate account:
- Using the approved Inmate Canteen online deposit service.
- Using the kiosk in the Barnes County Correctional Center lobby.
Visit Inmate Canteen or the official county instructions for the current process.
Confirm the inmate’s correct identity and facility before transferring funds. Processing charges, restrictions and accepted payment methods may apply.
Sending mail to an inmate
Mail procedures can differ for personal letters, legal correspondence, photographs and other materials. The official sources reviewed for this guide did not establish a complete current inmate-mailing address and list of accepted items.
Contact corrections staff directly before mailing anything. Do not automatically use the correctional center’s physical street address as an inmate-mail address without confirmation.
Barnes County Correctional Center Address, Phone and Directions
Barnes County Correctional Center
Street address: 2371 7th Street SE, Valley City, ND 58072
Corrections phone: 701-845-8532
Sheriff’s Office phone: 701-845-8530
County: Barnes County
State: North Dakota
Facility type: County correctional center
Official facility website: Barnes County Correctional Center
Is the Sheriff’s Office at the same address?
Not necessarily. The Barnes County government’s main courthouse offices are at 230 4th Street NW in Valley City. The Correctional Center’s published location is 2371 7th Street SE.
For inmate visitation, jail services and custody questions, use the correctional center address rather than assuming the courthouse or Sheriff’s administrative office is the destination.
About the Barnes County Correctional Center
According to Barnes County government information, the current correctional facility opened in September 2021 and has a stated capacity of 46 inmates. It houses sentenced and unsentenced adult men and women, including qualifying detainees from nearby communities.
The facility is classified as a Grade One correctional facility under North Dakota’s applicable correctional standards. Its operations fall under the Barnes County Sheriff and County Commission.
What If Someone Is Missing From the Barnes County Jail Roster?
Not finding an individual’s name does not prove that the person was never arrested or that no criminal case exists.
Possible explanations
- Recent arrest: Booking processing may not be completed when the roster is generated.
- Already released: The individual may no longer appear on the current-inmate list.
- Transferred: The person may have been moved to another jail or prison.
- Different detention authority: The person may be held by another county, state or federal authority.
- Name mismatch: The record may use another legal name or spelling.
- Restricted information: Some types of custody information may not be publicly disclosed.
- Temporary technical issue: The PDF or source system may not have refreshed successfully.
What to do next
- Reopen the official roster and inspect the report timestamp.
- Search for the inmate’s surname rather than only the full name.
- Check spelling and identifying details.
- Call Barnes County Corrections at 701-845-8532.
- Ask whether the person is still in custody or has been transferred, subject to applicable disclosure rules.
- Where relevant, check the appropriate state correctional system or official custody notification service.
North Dakota statewide custody notifications
The Barnes County Jail Roster identifies the North Dakota statewide victim information and notification service (SAVIN/VINE).
VINE telephone: 866-631-8463
TTY: 866-847-1298
The service can provide eligible custody-status information or notifications where the relevant agency participates. It is not a substitute for verifying urgent matters directly with the responsible detention facility.
Barnes County Historical Booking Records and Criminal Court Cases
The public jail roster is primarily a current-custody resource. It should not be treated as a complete searchable archive of every person previously booked into the jail.
How to obtain older booking information
- Identify the full name of the person involved.