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The Williams County Jail roster in North Dakota is associated with the Williams County Correctional Center in Williston. Use the sheriff’s inmate portal to look for current custody and booking information, then confirm important details with the correctional center before arranging bail, visitation, deposits, or release transportation.
This guide covers Williams County, North Dakota, including Williston, Ray, Tioga, and surrounding communities. It does not cover Williams County, Ohio.
Start with the Williams County Sheriff’s inmate portal at williams-so-nd.zuercherportal.com. If the portal is working, open the inmate section and search or browse the available custody records. If it displays a maintenance message, call the correctional center at 701-577-4585 for current information.
Portal status note: The Zuercher roster endpoint displayed a maintenance notice during verification on October 13, 2026. This does not establish that the service is permanently unavailable. Use the jail telephone number if the portal remains inaccessible.
Official Williams County Jail Roster — Current Inmates
Williams County’s public inmate-search endpoint is associated with the Sheriff’s Office’s Zuercher portal. This is the appropriate starting point for locating people held at the Williams County Correctional Center.
Public inmate-search endpoint associated with Williams County law enforcement. Availability depends on the portal’s current operating status.
Open Williams County inmate portal →County correctional center information, facility contact details, and links to jail-related services.
Open Williams County Correctional Center →What information can the roster provide?
Depending on the public interface and the information authorized for display, an inmate roster may include:
- Full name associated with the custody record.
- Booking or admission date.
- Inmate identification or booking number.
- Criminal charges or custody basis.
- Bond or bail information, when available.
- Current custody status.
- Additional record details or a booking photograph, if released publicly.
These are possible fields, not a guarantee that each appears in the Williams County public portal. The current portal layout could not be inspected while its maintenance notice was displayed.
Is the Williams County Jail roster updated in real time?
Do not assume every booking or release appears immediately. Public-system updates can lag behind internal jail records. Check for a displayed update timestamp and contact the correctional center when a decision depends on current custody.
What if the Zuercher portal says maintenance mode?
Try again later, or navigate to the inmate portal from the official county website. If you need a current answer, call the correctional center directly. Avoid submitting personal information to a commercial website that imitates the official roster.
How to Search the Williams County Jail Roster by Name
If a maintenance notice appears, use the telephone alternative instead of assuming the person is not in custody.
Use the available inmate or custody navigation controls.
Use the portal’s search controls if offered, or browse the available listing.
Check a legal surname, maiden name, hyphenated name, or common spelling variation.
Compare any displayed age, booking date, or identification details before assuming a match.
Look for a custody status, booking date, charges, or bond information.
Save the available booking or case number for a court or jail follow-up.
Call 701-577-4585 if the information is missing, unclear, or time-sensitive.
Can I search the roster on a mobile phone?
Yes, when the public portal is functioning and supports your browser. Use a current mobile browser and follow the controls displayed by the system. If the page fails to load, try a desktop browser or contact the jail.
Can I search by booking number?
Use a booking-number search only if the official interface provides that option. Otherwise, give the booking number to jail staff when asking about a specific custody record.
Can I search using a date of birth?
Some inmate systems use additional identifiers to distinguish people with similar names. Do not assume Williams County’s current public portal accepts a date of birth unless that field is displayed.
Williams County Jail Booking Records & Recent Arrests
A jail booking documents a person’s admission into correctional custody. It is separate from the initial police arrest report and from the criminal case maintained by the court.
Williams County Correctional Center receives people through local law enforcement and judicial processes. However, an arrest in Williams County does not guarantee that the person remains at this facility.
How to find a recent Williams County booking
Does the roster show all arrests in Williston?
No. It is a custody resource, not a comprehensive Williston Police Department arrest database. Some people may be cited and released, held elsewhere, transferred, or released before a public roster update.
Can I find yesterday’s bookings?
Recent bookings may appear while a person remains in the public custody system. The availability of a historical daily booking list has not been verified. Contact the sheriff’s office if you need an older booking record.
Are arrest charges the same as convictions?
No. Charges describe allegations or the legal basis for custody. The North Dakota court docket is the appropriate place to check case developments and final dispositions.
Use the Williams County inmate portal or call the correctional center.
Check current roster →Use North Dakota’s official public court records system to review available charges, hearings, and dispositions.
Search ND court records →Williams County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photographs
Booking photographs, commonly called mugshots, may be created during the identification process. Their public availability depends on the jail’s disclosure policy and the information displayed by the current inmate portal.
A photograph is not guaranteed for every public inmate record, and a missing image does not establish that a photograph was never taken.
How to check for a Williams County Jail mugshot
Can I request a booking photo?
You may inquire about a record through the sheriff’s office. Whether a particular photograph can be released depends on North Dakota law, the nature of the record, applicable exemptions, and agency procedures.
Are third-party mugshot sites official?
No. A third-party website may republish records without reflecting later releases, dismissed charges, or other changes. Verify the underlying information with the sheriff and the court.
Does a mugshot mean someone is guilty?
No. A mugshot documents identification associated with booking and is not evidence that a person was convicted.
Williams County Jail Roster Fields Explained
The following terms are common in county jail and criminal court records. The Williams County public interface may display only some of these fields.
| Field | Meaning | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate Name | Name associated with the custody record | Correct identity and spelling |
| Booking Number | Identifier assigned to a jail admission | May differ from the court case number |
| Booking Date | Date the person was admitted to jail | May differ from the arrest date |
| Charge | Alleged offense or legal basis for detention | Not a conviction |
| Bond / Bail | Court-ordered conditions or financial security for release | Current amount and payment instructions |
| Arresting Agency | Law enforcement agency associated with the arrest | May hold a separate incident report |
| Case Number | Identifier assigned by the court | Use in North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry |
| Hold / Detainer | Additional legal reason to keep a person in custody | May delay release despite bond payment |
| Release Status | Current or anticipated custody outcome | Can change after a new court order |
What If Someone Is Not on the Williams County Jail Roster?
How to locate a person missing from the roster
Can the North Dakota DOCR lookup find county jail inmates?
Not necessarily. The DOCR Resident Lookup is intended for people currently incarcerated in North Dakota DOCR correctional facilities. It is not a replacement for the Williams County Sheriff’s local jail roster.
What if the person was arrested in another county?
Contact the arresting agency or the jail responsible for that jurisdiction. Being arrested near Williams County does not establish that the person was booked into Williams County Correctional Center.
Williams County Jail Bail, Bond & Release Payments
Bond or bail is governed by the responsible court and the person’s custody circumstances. A displayed amount may change after a hearing, and another hold can prevent release even when a particular bond has been satisfied.
Williams County’s current jail-specific bond payment instructions could not be independently verified from an accessible official county page. For that reason, do not assume that a particular payment provider, card type, or online deposit method can be used for bail.
Correctional Center: 701-577-4585
Williams County Clerk of District Court: 701-774-4374
Official court information: Williams County District Court
Ask the jail and court to confirm the current amount, approved payment location, payment method, and any additional holds.
How to arrange bond for a Williams County inmate
Confirm the correct person is held at Williams County Correctional Center.
Find the available case number and responsible court.
Contact the Clerk of District Court or appropriate court office.
Determine whether a warrant, detainer, or additional case affects release.
Ask whether payment must be made to the court, the correctional center, or another authorized office.
Do not assume cash, money orders, credit cards, or online deposits are interchangeable.
Retain the receipt and any required paperwork.
The jail must receive and process the appropriate authorization before releasing the person.
Can I pay bond online?
North Dakota Courts provides online payment tools for eligible court obligations, but that does not mean every bail or bond payment can be completed through the same system. Verify the specific court order before paying.
Can commissary money be used for bond?
Do not assume so. Commissary deposits and bond payments serve different purposes. Ask the correctional center whether inmate-account funds can be used for a particular release arrangement.
How long does release take after bond is paid?
There is no verified universal processing time for Williams County Correctional Center. Release may depend on court authorization, outstanding holds, staffing, and administrative checks.
Williams County Court Records, Criminal Charges & Hearing Dates
The North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry (NDCRI) system provides public access to available district court criminal, traffic, and civil case information. This is the correct system for checking the judicial proceedings associated with a jail booking.
Williams County District Court is located in Williston, near the law enforcement complex, but it is a separate office with different responsibilities.
Search available criminal and traffic cases by defendant name, case number, citation, attorney, or filing date.
Open ND court case search →Official courthouse address, clerk contact information, and regular courthouse hours.
Open Williams County Court →How to search a Williams County criminal case by name
Can I search using only part of a name?
Yes. North Dakota Courts documents wildcard searches using an asterisk. For name searches, the system’s instructions generally require at least the first three characters of the surname followed by an asterisk and at least the first character of the first name followed by an asterisk.
Does the court search show the final outcome?
For public cases with available disposition information, yes. The court warns that a case may begin with one charge level and later end in a different charge, dismissal, or other result. Open the case details and check the disposition rather than relying only on the initial charge.
How current are online court records?
The North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry site states that its data is current through the end of the previous business day. Court information is therefore not a live jail-custody feed.
Are all criminal court records publicly visible?
No. Restricted records, confidential proceedings, and certain sealed information may not appear in public search results.
Williston, ND 58802-2047
Clerk of District Court: 701-774-4374
Fax: 701-774-4379
Regular courthouse hours: 8 AM–5 PM, subject to court closures.
Clerk mailing address: P.O. Box 2047, Williston, ND 58802-2047
Williams County Correctional Center Visitation Rules
Visitation at Williams County Correctional Center is subject to jail security procedures, visitor approval, available visiting times, and any applicable video-visitation system.
Third-party directories publish visiting schedules and identify HomeWAV as a possible video communications provider, but a current official Williams County visiting schedule and provider contract could not be independently confirmed. Call the correctional center before making arrangements.
Facility: Williams County Correctional Center
Telephone: 701-577-4585
Address: 223 E Broadway, Williston, ND 58801
Ask staff about current visiting days, registration requirements, identification, approved visitors, video availability, and whether appointments must be scheduled in advance.
Official Correctional Center Information ↗How to prepare for an inmate visit
What are the Williams County Jail visiting hours?
A current official visiting timetable could not be verified. Some third-party sources list Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sessions, but those times should not be treated as confirmed. Call 701-577-4585 for the schedule that applies to your visit.
Can children visit?
Visitor age requirements and procedures for minors must be confirmed with the jail. Do not assume that a minor can attend without advance approval or an accompanying adult.
Can a visit be canceled?
Yes. Correctional facilities may restrict visits for safety, staffing, disciplinary, or operational reasons. Confirm the appointment before traveling.
Williams County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Video Communication
Inmate telephone calls and electronic visits generally operate through approved correctional communication systems. Account setup, permitted contacts, rates, and monitoring rules depend on the facility’s current provider.
Some independent jail directories associate Williams County Correctional Center with HomeWAV, but the current provider should be confirmed with Williams County staff before registering or depositing funds.
How to arrange inmate telephone or video communication
Can I call an inmate directly?
Do not assume the jail’s main telephone number can transfer an incoming personal call to an inmate. Ask staff about the approved inmate calling system.
Are inmate calls recorded?
Ordinary inmate calls and video visits may be monitored or recorded under correctional facility rules. Attorneys should ask about approved confidential legal communication procedures.
How much does a call or video visit cost?
Current Williams County-specific communication rates were not verified. Check the jail-approved provider’s current fee schedule before adding money to an account.
Williams County Jail Commissary & Inmate Money Deposits
Inmate commissary accounts may allow eligible people in custody to purchase approved personal items. Williams County’s currently authorized deposit provider, transaction limits, and service fees should be confirmed directly with the correctional center.
Third-party jail information sites identify Inmate Canteen as a possible deposit service. However, do not treat a third-party provider listing as proof that the jail currently accepts deposits through that company.
Call: 701-577-4585
Ask which deposit website or kiosk the facility currently uses, whether the inmate is eligible to receive deposits, and what fees or limits apply.
Official Jail Contact Page ↗How to deposit money safely
Can I send cash by mail?
Do not mail cash unless the correctional center explicitly instructs you to do so. Ask whether money orders or other instruments are accepted and where they must be sent.
How long does an inmate deposit take?
Posting times vary by provider and jail processing procedures. A specific Williams County posting-time guarantee was not verified.
Can I get a refund if I select the wrong inmate?
Refund eligibility depends on the provider’s rules and whether the money has been credited or used. Verify the inmate’s identity before confirming payment.
Williams County Jail Inmate Mail — Address & Correspondence Rules
Williams County Correctional Center is located at 223 E Broadway, Williston, ND 58801. Some directories publish Suite 302 for correctional center correspondence.
However, the currently approved address for ordinary inmate letters, legal mail, publications, and money orders could not be independently verified from an accessible official jail mail policy. Confirm the correct destination with staff before mailing anything.
Williston, ND 58801
Jail Phone: 701-577-4585
Important: This is the verified facility location, not a guarantee that every type of inmate correspondence should be sent here. Ask whether the jail uses an off-site mail processing center or a separate legal-mail address.
How to prepare inmate correspondence
Can I send photographs?
Ask staff about the current number, size, content, and printing restrictions. Some facilities prohibit Polaroid photographs or other materials that create security concerns.
Can I send books or magazines?
Confirm whether books must be ordered directly from an approved publisher or retailer and whether hardcover publications are prohibited.
Can I send money orders in a letter?
Do not include money orders until the jail confirms its current deposit and mail-handling procedures. A facility may use separate processes for correspondence and inmate funds.
What about attorney mail?
Legal correspondence may be subject to separate identification and handling requirements. Attorneys should obtain the current privileged-mail instructions directly from the correctional center.
Williams County Jail Inmate Property Release
Property held during jail booking may include personal belongings collected during intake. Property seized by police as evidence is a separate category and may be controlled by an investigating agency or court order.
How to request an inmate’s personal property
Can family members collect property without permission?
Do not assume so. The correctional center may require authorization or other documentation. Confirm the applicable procedure with staff.
What if the property is evidence?
Evidence may remain under a law enforcement hold until the responsible agency or court authorizes release. The inmate’s release from custody does not necessarily release the evidence.
What happens to property after an inmate transfer?
Ask the correctional center whether the property accompanied the person, remained at the facility, or must be collected through a separate process.
Williams County Jail Release Dates & North Dakota SAVIN Notifications
Release from Williams County Correctional Center may occur after a court order, bond payment, completion of a sentence, or another lawful change in custody.
North Dakota offers Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (ND SAVIN) through the VINE system. Eligible users can register for available notifications involving custody changes and other covered events.
Official state information: North Dakota Attorney General — Victim Notifications
Registration: North Dakota VINELink
Telephone assistance: 866-631-8463
Notifications may be available by telephone, text, or email. Coverage varies by event and participating data source.
Open North Dakota VINELink ↗How to register for custody notifications
Is ND SAVIN free?
Yes. The North Dakota Attorney General describes SAVIN as a free notification program.
Does SAVIN cover every release or court hearing?
No. The Attorney General cautions that automated notifications do not cover all court proceedings or every custody change. Contact the prosecutor and custodial facility for additional information when necessary.
Can I register by phone?
Yes. Call 866-631-8463 and follow the instructions for speaking with a live operator. The Attorney General’s guidance identifies the 1-1-0 menu sequence for operator assistance.
How can I confirm an actual release?
Check the official custody information and contact the correctional center. Do not rely solely on a projected release date or an automated message.
How to Request Williams County Jail or Sheriff’s Records
Current inmate searches, police reports, jail booking records, and court documents are different categories of information. Identifying the correct record custodian can prevent unnecessary delays.
Williams County Correctional Center
701-577-4585Williams County Sheriff’s Office
701-577-7700Williams County Clerk of District Court
701-774-4374How to request an older booking record
Are all records available to the public?
No. North Dakota recognizes public access to many government records, but some information may be restricted by law, privacy protections, court orders, or other applicable exceptions.
How do I obtain an official court disposition?
Search the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry system, identify the case number, and contact the Clerk of District Court for official copies when needed.
Can I request a police incident report from the jail?
The agency that created the report is generally the appropriate starting point. A jail booking record and an investigating officer’s incident report are not the same document.
Are public court searches free?
North Dakota Courts states that its public online case inquiry system is free. Certified copies, document production, and other clerk services may involve fees.