Inmate Search 🔍 | McKenzie County Jail

McKenzie County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of McKenzie, ND. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in McKenzie County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in McKenzie County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

201 5th Street NW
Watford City, North Dakota 58854

County

McKenzie County

Phone Number

701-842-3654

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

county.mckenziecounty.net

Fax Number

701-842-2105

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at McKenzie County Jail?

McKenzie County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit McKenzie County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Watford City police department at 701-842-3654 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in McKenzie County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check North Dakota inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in North Dakota.

Q. What are the visitation rules of McKenzie County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 701-842-3654.

McKenzie County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.