Missouri River Correctional Center
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- Facility Type
- State Facility
- Security Level
- Minimum
- Inmate Capacity
- 151 approx.
- Established
- 1992
- Operated By
- North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Missouri River Correctional Center Inmate Communication Overview
Missouri River Correctional Center is a minimum security facility in Bismarck, North Dakota, operated by the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. It has a capacity of about 151 and no perimeter fence, with a transitional and work-release focus. It opened in December 1992.
Inmate funds deposits at Missouri River Correctional Center go through JPay, per the ND DOCR handbook. The phone and video vendor is not confirmed.
Visitation follows ND DOCR rules. Visitors must be approved and bring valid photo identification. All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
1800 48th Avenue S.W., Bismarck, ND 58506
Main Phone
(701) 328-9696
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Visit and Contact Details
Inmate search, mail, visiting hours, costs, commissary, and bail information for this facility.
Inmate Search
Search inmates on the official roster
Check the spelling of the name carefully, and allow 24 to 72 hours for new arrivals to appear in the roster.
Inmate Name, Inmate Number Missouri River Correctional Center P.O. Box 5521 Bismarck, ND 58506
Include the inmate name and ID on all mail.
Visiting Hours
Visiting is by appointment on weekends; confirm the current schedule with the facility before traveling.
Commissary / Sending Money
Inmate funds deposits through JPay. Inmates buy commissary items from their trust fund account.
Bail / Bond
No bail process: this facility holds sentenced inmates, not pretrial detainees. Bail and pretrial release are handled by the courts before sentencing.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Missouri River Correctional Center.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Messaging options are not confirmed. Ask the facility which vendor, if any, handles electronic messages.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Video visitation availability is not confirmed. Check with the facility.
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.
Phone vendor is not confirmed. Confirm the current provider with the facility before creating a prepaid account.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: JPay
Inmate funds deposits through JPay, per the ND DOCR handbook.
Communication Providers at Missouri River Correctional Center
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
JPay
JPay handles inmate funds deposits, per the ND DOCR handbook.
View JPay ServicesCommunication Rules at Missouri River Correctional Center
- Confirm the current phone and video vendor with the facility before creating any paid account.
- Visitors must be approved and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Follow the ND DOCR dress code. Inappropriate clothing will get your visit denied.
- All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
- Confirm visiting hours before traveling, since schedules vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Missouri River Correctional Center
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which company handles phone calls at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- The phone vendor is not confirmed. Inmate funds deposits go through JPay, per the ND DOCR handbook.
- How do I visit someone at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- Visitors must be approved. Bring valid photo ID and follow ND DOCR visiting rules. Confirm visiting hours before traveling.
- Does Missouri River Correctional Center have a fence?
- No. It is a minimum security facility with no perimeter fence, focused on transitional and work-release programming. It opened in December 1992.
- How do I find an inmate at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- Use the ND DOCR offender search with the inmate's name. It shows current ND DOCR residents, including their facility and custody status.
- What is the mailing address for an inmate at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- Address mail to: Inmate Name, Inmate Number, Missouri River Correctional Center, P.O. Box 5521, Bismarck, ND 58506.
- Can I call an inmate at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- No. Inmates make outgoing calls only; you cannot call an inmate directly. Keep your number on the inmate's approved list to receive calls.
- How do I stop or block calls from an inmate at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- Contact the facility or the phone service provider to block calls, or ask the inmate to remove your number from their approved call list.
- Do I need an appointment to visit Missouri River Correctional Center?
- Yes. Visiting is by appointment and visitors must be on the inmate's approved list. Confirm the schedule with the facility before traveling.
- How do I send money to an inmate at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- Inmate funds deposits go through JPay. Create a JPay account, find the inmate, and follow the deposit steps.
- What is the work-release focus at Missouri River Correctional Center?
- MRCC is a minimum security facility with a transitional and work-release focus, and it has no perimeter fence. It prepares residents for reentry into the community.
Troubleshooting at Missouri River Correctional Center
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.
- Why is my JPay account blocked?
- A blocked account usually means the inmate blocked contact, the account details do not match, or JPay flagged the account for review. Confirm the inmate's ID and facility, check for an 'inmate blocked' message, and contact JPay support if the block looks like an error. See our guide: JPay account locked
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