Grand Forks County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Grand Forks County Sheriff
Grand Forks County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Grand Forks County Jail, also known as the Grand Forks County Correctional Center (GFCCC), is the county detention facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, operated by the Grand Forks County Sheriff. It is at 1701 North Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203.
All visits are video visits through HomeWAV, onsite or offsite. Each visit lasts a maximum of 20 minutes and starts on the hour, at 20 minutes past, or at 40 minutes past. Onsite visits use kiosks at 1701 North Washington Street, and offsite visits run over the internet from anywhere. No visit begins before 8:00 a.m. or runs after 10:00 p.m., and availability depends on the inmate and the equipment.
Onsite visit hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday afternoons 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Onsite visits are free. Offsite visits through HomeWAV carry a small cost listed on homewav.com and are available most hours when onsite visiting is not.
Every visitor must register and be approved before visiting, and approval can take up to 24 hours. Register onsite at the facility Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., using the visitation kiosks, or create an account at homewav.com or in the free HomeWAV mobile app. Approval requires a clear photo of the visitor and a clear, legible photo of the visitor's driver's license. Incomplete, inaccurate, or out-of-focus pictures cause denial and delay. Onsite visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through HomeWav.com, the app, or HomeWav Visitor Support, and the inmate must accept the requested time. Arrive just before the scheduled time; late arrivals cannot extend a visit. Rule violations can lead to suspension or termination of access.
Phone service also runs through HomeWAV. The county's Inmate Phone Service page lists HomeWAV support at 1-844-394-6639 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), support@homewav.com, and homewav.com. HomeWAV's platform also offers messaging and visit scheduling.
No official county mail or deposit page was found for this facility. Directories converge on a PO Box 5244 mailing address, but the county has not published an inmate mail format on the pages fetched, so confirm the current mail address with the facility before sending anything. Directories also disagree on the deposit vendor, so confirm deposit options with the facility before sending money.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
1701 N Washington St, Grand Forks, ND
Main Phone
(701) 780-8224
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Visit and Contact Details
Inmate search, mail, visiting hours, costs, commissary, and bail information for this facility.
Mail address is not published on the county pages fetched. Directories report: Inmate Name, ID Number, Grand Forks County Correctional Center, PO Box 5244, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5244. Confirm before sending. Do not assume the facility street address is the mail route.
Include the inmate name and ID on all mail.
Visiting Hours
Video visits only, through HomeWAV. Onsite: Tue/Wed/Thu 9-11 a.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wed afternoons 2-4 p.m., Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sessions max 20 minutes. No visit before 8 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Onsite free; offsite small cost listed on homewav.com. Onsite visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Bail / Bond
Bail is set by the court, not the facility. Contact the court or a licensed bail bondsman for bond amounts and posting procedures. The facility cannot set or change bail.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Grand Forks County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: HomeWAV
Messaging through HomeWAV's platform. The county pages name HomeWAV for phone service and video visits; messaging is a HomeWAV platform feature.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: HomeWAV
Video visits through HomeWAV. Sessions max 20 minutes, starting on the hour, :20, or :40. Onsite free; offsite small cost listed on homewav.com. Onsite visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance; the inmate must accept the requested time.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing options are not confirmed. Confirm with the facility.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: HomeWAV
Phone calls through HomeWAV. Support: 1-844-394-6639 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), support@homewav.com, homewav.com.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposit options are not confirmed. Confirm the current method with the facility before sending money.
Communication Providers at Grand Forks County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
HomeWAV
HomeWAV provides phone service and video visits, per the county's Inmate Visitation and Inmate Phone Service pages. Messaging is a HomeWAV platform feature. Support: 1-844-394-6639 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), support@homewav.com, homewav.com.
View HomeWAV ServicesCommunication Rules at Grand Forks County Jail
- HomeWAV handles phone service and video visits, per the county pages. Do not use Securus for this facility; directory pages naming Securus are wrong.
- Visitors must be approved and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Follow the visitation rules agreed to when you create your account; violations can lead to suspension or termination.
- All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
- Onsite visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, and the inmate must accept the requested time. Late arrivals cannot extend a visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Grand Forks County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which company handles phone calls at Grand Forks County Jail?
- HomeWAV. The county's Inmate Phone Service page lists HomeWAV support at 1-844-394-6639 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), support@homewav.com, and homewav.com. Do not use Securus for this facility; directory pages naming Securus are wrong.
- How do I visit someone at Grand Forks County Jail?
- Register and get approved first; approval can take up to 24 hours. Register onsite at the facility Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., using the visitation kiosks, or create an account at homewav.com or in the free HomeWAV mobile app. Schedule onsite visits at least 24 hours in advance through HomeWav.com, the app, or HomeWav Visitor Support, and the inmate must accept the requested time. Sessions last a maximum of 20 minutes. Onsite visits are free; offsite visits carry a small cost listed on homewav.com.
- What is the official name of Grand Forks County Jail?
- The facility is also known as the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. It is operated by the Grand Forks County Sheriff.
- How do I find out if someone is in Grand Forks County Jail?
- Call the Grand Forks County Correctional Center with the inmate's full name and date of birth to confirm custody. The ND DOCR offender search covers state prison residents, not county jail detainees.
- What is the mailing address for an inmate at Grand Forks County Jail?
- Directories report mail goes to: Inmate Name, ID Number, Grand Forks County Correctional Center, PO Box 5244, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5244. The county has not published an inmate mail format on the pages fetched, so confirm the current mail address with the facility before sending anything. Do not assume the facility street address is the mail route.
- Can I call an inmate at Grand Forks County Jail?
- No. Inmates place outgoing calls through HomeWAV. You cannot call an inmate directly; set up an account at homewav.com or call HomeWAV support at 1-844-394-6639.
- How do I stop or block calls from an inmate at Grand Forks County Jail?
- Contact HomeWAV to block calls from the jail, or ask the inmate to remove your number from their approved call list.
- How does bail work at Grand Forks County Jail?
- Bail is set by the court, not the jail. Contact the court or a licensed bail bondsman for bond amounts and posting procedures. The jail cannot set or change bail.
- What should I bring to a visit at Grand Forks County Jail?
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and make sure you are on the inmate's approved visitor list. Approval requires a clear photo of you and a clear, legible photo of your driver's license. Follow the visitation rules agreed to when you create your account; violations can lead to suspension or termination.
- What are the onsite visiting hours at Grand Forks County Jail?
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday afternoons 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. No visit begins before 8:00 a.m. or runs after 10:00 p.m. Availability depends on the inmate and equipment, and onsite visits are limited by lobby kiosks.
- How do I send money to someone at Grand Forks County Jail?
- No deposit vendor could be verified from official county pages; directories disagree on the deposit method. Confirm deposit options with the facility before sending money.
Troubleshooting at Grand Forks County Jail
Fix the most common problems families hit with calls, video visits, money, and messaging.
- Why am I not receiving calls from an inmate?
- Inmates can only call out, so you cannot call an inmate directly. If expected calls are not coming through, check your phone's spam or silence-unknown-callers setting, since carriers often block jail numbers. Save the facility's number as a contact, confirm your number is on the inmate's approved list, and check whether your carrier blocks collect or prepaid calls. If several expected calls fail, contact the facility's phone provider support.
- Why is my inmate not showing up in search?
- New arrivals can take 24 to 72 hours to appear in search results, and people in transfer may temporarily disappear from listings. Try alternate spellings and name variations, and make sure you are searching the right system: the federal BOP locator only covers federal inmates, while county and state searches are separate. Some records are withheld for protective custody or sealed cases. If it has been more than a few days, call the facility's records office.
- I sent money but it is not showing in the inmate's account. What should I do?
- Allow processing time first. Electronic deposits can take hours and money orders can take much longer. Check your receipt and confirm the inmate's name and ID matched. Do not send a second payment until the first one is traced, since duplicate payments are hard to reverse. Contact the money-transfer provider's support with your receipt or confirmation number. If the inmate was recently transferred, funds may follow after a delay.
- Why was my video visit cancelled or cut off?
- Most cancellations come from connection problems or conduct-rule violations. Stay in frame, keep your ID ready, follow the dress code, keep other people off camera, and avoid profanity. Visits can also be cancelled for facility lockdowns or schedule changes. For refunds, contact the video provider's support with your visit details.
- What should I do if the facility changed its communications provider?
- Create an account with the new provider, since old accounts and balances do not transfer automatically. Ask the old provider whether refunds are available for unused balances. Confirm the new provider's phone, video, and messaging setup before your next visit or call.
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