County jail
LAKE REGION LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-07-23 — always confirm at the official source .
ND · Ramsey County
How to find someone in jail in Ramsey County, North Dakota
Take a breath. Here is where people are held in Ramsey County, the official locators to search, and how to confirm where your person is — using free, government sources only.
- County facilities listed
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- State locator
- ND DOCR Resident Lookup
- VINELink
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Ramsey County jails & facilities 2
These are the correctional facilities the national dataset lists in Ramsey County. Confirm a specific person on the official roster or locator — this page never stores or looks up records.
County jail
LAKE REGION RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTER
Facility info as of 2015-06-12 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
Which system is holding them?
There is no single search that covers everyone in Ramsey County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.
If the arrest was recent
Start with the county jail
A recent arrest in Ramsey County almost always means the county jail listed above, run by the local sheriff — not a state prison. Check that jail’s roster or search VINELink; if the booking is only a few hours old, call the jail’s booking desk.
If they were sentenced to prison
Use the state prison locator
Once a person is sentenced, they move from the county jail into the North Dakota Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID — a county jail roster will not show a sentenced prisoner.
If the charge is federal
Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons
A federal charge means federal custody — a separate system from any North Dakota county or state facility. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator by name or register number.
Nearby counties in North Dakota
If the arrest happened just across a county line, these North Dakota counties are closest to Ramsey County. Open one for its jails and the exact official locators to search.
If you need to bail them out in North Dakota
Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in North Dakota.
Commercial bail available
In North Dakota, commercial bail exists. If a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash directly with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee. A judge may also release the person on their own recognizance or on conditions, so ask the court or the jail what applies before paying anyone.
The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.
If there is also a warrant to deal with
Two companion guides pick up where this one leaves off — checking for a warrant, and resolving it on your own terms.
Common questions about finding someone in Ramsey County
How do I find someone who was just arrested in Ramsey County?
Someone just arrested in Ramsey County is usually held at LAKE REGION LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER or LAKE REGION RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTER, run by the local sheriff. Check that jail’s roster or VINELink; if the booking is only hours old, call the jail’s booking desk. A brand-new arrest will not appear on the state prison locator.
How do I find someone in state prison from Ramsey County?
Once a person is sentenced they move into the North Dakota Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID number — it is separate from the Ramsey County jail and from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in North Dakota?
Yes. VINELink, the free national custody service, covers North Dakota: search by name and register for free alerts. County jail rosters, the state locator, and the Federal BOP are all free and official too. Skip paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.
How does bail work for someone held in Ramsey County?
Commercial bail exists in North Dakota: if a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee, and a judge may also grant release on recognizance or on conditions.
More of North Dakota
This is one of North Dakota’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.