North Dakota Inmate Search

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation offers the public and law enforcement details on the status and location of offenders within its facilities. To search, visit the Resident Lookup page to initiate the search. The search criteria require you to submit the offender's doc number or name. The DOC offender search does not contain details on inmates incarcerated outside the state or offenders sentenced out of state but incarcerated in a North Dakota facility. After submitting the inmate's information, you will view a list of current offenders who match the details you entered. After selecting the inmate of interest, you will obtain the inmate's details such as date of birth, gender, facility incarcerated, crime committed, release date, court date, physical description, and arrests.

Alternatively, you can search for an inmate by using third-party websites. The third-party websites provide a free inmate search by name. However, you should not rely entirely on the sites as some information may differ from the original documents. In addition, some details provided may be outdated and inaccurate.

Jail Inmate Search

Most counties allow the public to conduct an inmate search in North Dakota using an online locator service on the different law enforcement entities' official websites. Apart from finding an inmate online, you can visit or call the facility of interest or contact the sheriff's office to know if an inmate is held in any jails in North Dakota.

Sex Offender Search

A sex offender is charged and convicted of an illegal sexual crime. Section 12.1-32-15 of the state requires sex offenders in North Dakota to register with law enforcement agencies and for the public to have access to such details. The law enforcement agency discloses such information to ensure citizen protection on grounds where a sex offender may pose a public threat. To find sex offenders in your area, visit the National Sex Offender Public Website, which the Department of Justice runs. The site offers public access to citizens to find sex predators' information, such as the address and identity of all registered sex offenders in North Dakota.

Alternatively, you can acquire public record information from third-party websites. The privately owned websites host data retrieved from public databases and repositories. However, the details available on third-party sites may vary since they are not governmentally sponsored. To use the third-party site, you must provide the offender's name and address.

Locating an ICE Detainee

When a loved one is held in ICE custody, it can be pretty confusing, especially if you don't know which facility your loved one is in and how to get them out of the ICE detention. Luckily, you can use the Online Detainee Locator System to find detainees aged 18 years and above. If the detainee is a juvenile, you are advised to contact the local field offices to help you get details concerning the detainee.

The ICE provides the following searchable options;

Search by Biographical Information

When using search by biographical information, you must provide the detainee's personal information, including name, age, date of birth, and country of delivery. If you experience problems during the search, check for misspellings, versions, adding/removing a hyphen, or reversing names.

Search by A-Number

You can find a loved one using the detainee's Alien Registration Number. The A-Number contains nine digits and is issued to noncitizens when the A-File is made. If the A-Number has fewer numbers, you should add zeros at the beginning. If the detainee is a permanent resident, you can get the A-Number from the green card, work permit, passport visa stamp, and immigrant fee handout. According to the ICE, the A-Number is the best option to use during the search as it provides a better match than searching by name.