Nelson County Jail
North Dakota
Lake Region Law Enforcement Center
Nelson County has no county jail; the Nelson County Sheriff's Office in Lakota generally houses inmates at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake.
- Address
- 222 W Walnut St, Devils Lake, ND 58301
- Phone
- (701) 662-0700
How to find an inmate
Nelson County has no county jail, so people arrested by the Nelson County Sheriff's Office in Lakota are generally held at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake. Call that facility or the Nelson County Sheriff's Office with the person's full name and date of birth. For people sentenced to state prison, use the North Dakota DOCR inmate locator.
Visitation
Visitation for Nelson County inmates follows the rules of the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake. Call the facility to confirm the visiting schedule, registration steps, and ID requirements before you go.
Bail and bond
Bail is set by the court for Nelson County cases. Bond may be posted at the facility where the person is held or through the district court. Call the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center or the Nelson County Sheriff's Office to confirm the amount and the accepted payment methods.
Mail and money
Send mail to the inmate by full name at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center address in Devils Lake, following that facility's mail rules. Ask the facility about the current options for adding money to an inmate account.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nelson County have a jail?
No. Nelson County inmates are generally held at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake.
How do I find out if someone from Nelson County is in custody?
Call the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center at (701) 662-0700 or the Nelson County Sheriff's Office with the person's full name and date of birth.
How do I post bail in Nelson County?
Contact the holding facility or the district court to confirm the bond amount and how to pay it.
Can I send money to a Nelson County inmate?
Yes, through the facility where the person is held. Call the facility to confirm the deposit options.