Conduct a Free North Dakota Parole Search (Resource)

Free North Dakota Parolee Lookup
Find out if someone you know or love was released from prison on parole in North Dakota, free of charge.

Complete a free North Dakota parole search efficiently and effectively with the tools and methods provided in this resource.

Parole allows inmates to complete the rest of their sentences in society while still being monitored; on the other hand, probation lets those guilty of minor crimes live under supervision instead of jail time.

This resource contains details on how to search for individuals on parole, find those who have been declared absconders, and get details about the supervised release hearings. At the end, there is also a section regarding finding individuals on probation.

How To Run a North Dakota Parole Search at No Cost

North Dakota provides a way to check parole records for free. The key institutions are the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) and the Parole Board.1 The former (ND DOCR) manages state prisons while the latter (the board) considers whether an individual should get parole or not.

You can perform a parole search request in the state through the North Dakota DOCR. Each month, new data is published by the parole board on the site; this can be accessed through the ‘Parole Board Results’ section.

One click on a specific month opens up a detailed section containing data about each parolee, their state ID, DOCR number and their full name. Also listed is the action taken on their parole status and the board also shares when their supervised release began. There are notes too, providing deferral information and comments relevant to them.

If you want information or need to express concerns about parole affairs you can find solutions by reaching out directly to them at the following:

North Dakota Parole Board
P.O. Box 1898
Bismarck, ND 58502-1898

Phone: 701-328-6712
Fax: 701-328-6651
Email: shall@nd.gov

North Dakota Parole Violator & Absconder Lookup

Searching for a North Dakota parole violator can be done through the Parole Board.2 As mentioned in the above section the same monthly list issued by the Parole Board can be utilized.

The list can be accessed under the parole board results section. It not only contains information on the release status but also on individuals who have violated their parole conditions and thereby have become absconders or had their supervised release revoked.

The act of violating parole might include any unlawful activity or involvement in prohibited behavior after getting parole. It’s important to note that the North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) identifies three forms of revocations: a technical violation, a new offense and absconsion.3

The ND DOCR also highlights that the percentage of revocation stands at 19% for technical violation, 42% for a new offense and 24% for absconding.

Apart from the above, interested individuals can also contact the Parole Board directly at the following if they want to inquire further about parole violators:

North Dakota Parole Board
Bismarck, ND 58502-1898

Phone: 701-328-6712
Fax: 701-328-6651
Email: shall@nd.gov

How To Find Inmates in a North Dakota State Prison

If you are interested in knowing about someone in state prison, then this can be done through the North Dakota Resident Lookup Tool.4 This tool is maintained by the North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (ND DOCR). The ND DOCR maintains this as a database with details of everyone in their correctional facilities.

You can search for inmates using this tool by typing in their first and last names in the search box and hitting the ‘Submit’ option. This will produce a list of inmates bearing the same name in the database.

Upon clicking on an inmate’s name, the search result will be displayed on your screen and will include information pertaining to that specific inmate. The search result will also provide information about their estimated release date and the facility where they are kept and show their mugshots, too.

A blurred photograph of an individual holding an identification placard, accompanied by text providing the person's name, date of birth, estimated release date, and the facility location with a contact phone number.
Source: North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation4

However, do note that the tool doesn’t provide information about parolees and thus cannot be used to perform parole search requests in North Dakota.

In North Dakota, visiting an inmate in a state prison is managed through an extended process. Firstly, all visitors need to fill out a visitation application for approval.5 The application must be completed and then sent directly to the facility where the inmate resides.

An application form for individuals seeking to visit inmates at a correctional facility, requiring personal information, details on any minors accompanying the visitor, vehicle information, and the applicant's criminal history.
Source: North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation5

Keep in mind that official photo ID is essential when entering; children under 16 are exempt if accompanied by adults or guardians. However, adults without ID will face refusal of entrance. Once inside, you will be required to fill out what’s called a visiting card.

Then you wait for the card to be processed before being guided by an officer towards your seating area. A typical inmate has about 20 hours for all live visits per month with each visit being counted as one hour if it exceeds ten minutes.

Lastly, keep note that these allowed hours don’t cover video calls or meetings, which have separate rules and scheduling times of their own. Sending money to inmates in North Dakota can be done through JPay – an online service that can be used around the clock. To send money, you will need to visit the JPay website or call (800)574-5729 for instructions.

You can also get in touch directly with the ND DOCR at the following to get more clarity on the matter:

North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
3100 Railroad Ave.,
Bismarck, North Dakota, 58502-1898

Phone: 701-328-6390

You can also send payments through the JPay mobile app or through MoneyGram by using the receive code 1304.

Another method of sending cash involves money orders and for this purpose the Money Order Deposit Form is available on the ND DOC’s website. It’s important to fill out this form to avoid any payment issues completely. Lastly, make sure that the money orders are made payable to the following address:

JPay
Post Office Box, 822700
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33082 

How To Check North Dakota Parole Hearings & Supervision Officer Details

The North Dakota Parole Board provides meeting dates on its website under the section ‘Parole Board Meeting Dates’. Here you will find on which date the board is meeting and can correspond with them to get involved in the hearing process.

You will find that under the ‘Correspond with the Board’ section you will be able to get in contact with the board, submit documents and provide information. However, if information is provided after the mentioned deadline by the board then there are chances that it will be reviewed partially.

Additionally, the board also deals with parole search requests in North Dakota.6 Correspondence can be established with the board via email, mail, fax or phone at the following:

North Dakota Parole Board
Post Office Box, 1898
Bismarck, North Dakota, 58502-1898

Phone: (701) 328-6712
Fax: (701) 328-6651
Email: shall@nd.gov

A screenshot of a parole board hearing in January 2024, listing individuals' identification numbers, names, the actions taken regarding their parole, scheduled start dates for parole measures, and additional comments on future consideration eligibility.
Source: North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation6

The North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) doesn’t provide details of the parole officers.7 However, they do provide information about parole offices throughout the North Dakota state.

This information is provided in a listed alphabetical order under the ‘Parole and Probation Offices’ tab. Upon clicking on a particular office, the website will provide the information relating to that office, such as its location, mailing address, phone number and office fax number.

You can contact the offices that fall closest to your vicinity and ask for information about the officers assigned in the area.

How To Look Up North Dakota Probationers for Free

Probation serves as a substitute for jail and is used primarily for minor offenses. It involves individuals who are serving their sentence without being confined to jails.

On the other hand parole represents a system where inmates from state prison get released before finishing their term. Usually applied to major offenses it implies that these individuals fulfill the rest of their time under supervision within society. Just like parole records, residents have the right to access probation records in North Dakota, and verify their status via city, county and state-level sources.

State Level: To find individuals who are on probation in the state, you can contact the North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (ND DOCR). The ND DOCR is responsible for providing supervision to all offenders on supervised probation in the community. The office can be contacted at the following:

North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
3100 Railroad Ave.
Bismarck, North Dakota, 58502-1898

Phone: 701-328-6390

County Level: To search for individuals on probation, you will need to get in contact with the county jail officials. These officials have records of inmates who are currently in jail or were released early on probation. For instance, if you happen to be living in Cass County you can get in contact with the county jail officials at the following to inquire about individuals on probation:8, 9

Cass County Jail
450 34th St. S., 
Fargo, ND, 58103

Phone: (701)271-2900
Fax: (701)271-2967
Office Hours: Staff is available 24/7

City Level: The ND DOCR Parole & Probation Services provides information on district parole and probation offices. You can contact these offices to obtain information about individuals who are on probation. People for example living in the city of Fargo can contact their district parole and probation office at the following address:

District Parole & Probation Office Fargo
461, 34th Street South,
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

Phone: 701-239-7272
Fax: 701-328-0178

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References

1North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (n.d.). Parole and Probation. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.docr.nd.gov/parole-and-probation>

2North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (n.d.). Parole Board. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.docr.nd.gov/parole-board>

3North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (n.d.). Parole Dashboard. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://dashboard.docr.nd.gov/us-nd/narratives/parole/1>

4North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (n.d.). Resident Lookup. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.docr.nd.gov/resident-lookup>

5North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (2021, May). Visitor’s Application [PDF]. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.docr.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/friends_family/Visiting/7598%20Visitors%20Application.pdf>

6North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (2024, January). Parole Board Results and Minutes [PDF]. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.docr.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/parole_pardon/Parole/Minutes%20%26%20Result%20Upload/January%202024%20PB%20Results%20and%20minutes.pdf>

7North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (n.d.). Contact. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.docr.nd.gov/contact>

8Cass County, North Dakota. (n.d.). Contact Us. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.casscountynd.gov/our-county/contact-us>

9Cass County, North Dakota. (n.d.). Corrections. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from <https://www.casscountynd.gov/our-county/corrections>