Benson County Jail

Benson County Jail, ND Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 14, 2024

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Location 311 B Avenue South PO Box 194, Minnewaukan, ND, 58351-0194
Official Website http://www.bensoncountynd.com

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Benson County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 311 B Avenue South
PO Box 194, Minnewaukan, ND, 58351-0194. It is run by the Benson County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Benson County Jail includes jail superintendent, 5 sergeants, and 12 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Benson County Jail. The Benson County Jail hosts an average of 46 inmates daily and 1216 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Benson County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Minnewaukan, Benson County, ND Overview

mottos:
“Little City By The Big Lake”
Coordinates:
48.067°N 99.250°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Dakota
County:
Benson
Area:
Total:
0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
Land:
0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,463 ft (446 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
224
Estimate (2019):
225
Density:
465.84/sq mi (179.73/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
58351
Area code(s):
701
FIPS code:
38-53220
GNIS feature ID:
1034197

Benson County North Dakota Sheriff Overview

Benson County can be found in the central area of North Dakota. Minnewaukan – is the county seat. Benson County has a total population of 6936 and was formed in 1883.

Benson County has a total area of 1,388 square miles. The zip codes in Benson County are 58320, 58332, 58335, 58343, 58346, 58348, 58351, 58357, 58370, 58379, 58381, 58386.

Benson County Sex Offender Registry

Benson County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Benson County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Benson County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Benson County Jail

The Benson County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Benson County Jail;

311 B Avenue South
PO Box 194, Minnewaukan, ND, 58351-0194.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Benson County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Benson County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Benson County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 701-473-5357 or fax through701-473-5571.

Visitations at Benson County Jail

The Benson County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Benson County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Benson County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 311 B Avenue South PO Box 194, Minnewaukan, ND, 58351-0194
Facility Type Adult
City Minnewaukan
Postal Code 58351-0194
State North Dakota
County Benson County
Official Website http://www.bensoncountynd.com

Visiting Hours

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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

Minnewaukan, Benson County , ND Overview

mottos:
"Little City By The Big Lake"
Coordinates:
48.067°N 99.250°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Dakota
County:
Benson
Area:
Total:
0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
Land:
0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,463 ft (446 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
224
Estimate (2019):
225
Density:
465.84/sq mi (179.73/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
58351
Area code(s):
701
FIPS code:
38-53220
GNIS feature ID:
1034197

Directions

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