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Barnes County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Q: How do I search for someone in Barnes County custody?

To locate an inmate detained in Barnes County, use the custody roster directory above or check the primary detention facility portal. You will generally need the individual's full legal name and date of birth or booking number to verify current housing status.

Q: What information is needed to locate an inmate?

At minimum, the individual's legal first and last name is required. Having additional identifiers such as their date of birth, booking number, or arrest date ensures faster and more accurate verification.

Q: How does bail and bond posting work in Barnes County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or determined by a judge during an initial arraignment hearing. Bail can typically be posted in cash directly at the jail bonding window or through a state-licensed bail bond surety agent.

Q: How do I deposit money into an inmate's commissary account?

Funds can generally be added to an inmate's commissary account online via approved electronic payment providers, through electronic kiosks in the facility lobby, or by mailing a postal money order clearly marked with the inmate's full name and booking ID.

Q: What are the rules for sending mail to an inmate?

Incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate's full legal name and booking ID, accompanied by a complete return address. Letters must be on plain paper; contraband, polaroids, stickers, cash, and scented items are strictly prohibited by facility security.

Q: How do inmate phone calls and communications work?

Detainees cannot receive incoming phone calls. Inmates may place outbound collect calls or use prepaid calling accounts set up by family members through the facility's contracted inmate telephone service provider.

Q: What are the general rules for visiting an inmate in Barnes County?

Visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list and present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). Minors must be accompanied by an adult legal guardian.

Q: How do I find court hearing dates for someone arrested in Barnes County?

Court dates, case dockets, and scheduled appearances are maintained by the Barnes County Clerk of Court. Case records can be looked up through the county court docket search or by contacting the clerk's criminal division.

Q: Is inmate arrest and booking information a matter of public record?

Yes. Under state open records statutes and Freedom of Information laws, criminal arrest logs and detention rosters are public records unless sealed or expunged by formal judicial court order.

Q: What should I do if an indexed public record has an error or has been expunged?

If your criminal case was dismissed, sealed, or expunged, or if you wish to request record removal from our directory index, please submit documentation via our Record Removal Request page.

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Barnes County, North Dakota.

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1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

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Showing 28 active custody records for Barnes County · Read on Sep 06, 2026 10:20 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry →

Name	Booked	Charges	Status
SCHULTZ, ERIC RICHARD 50	06 Sep 2026	29-30.3-01 Extradition - Out Of State Warrant 08 Transport Hold	In custody
COOMBS, CHRISTOPHER JOHN 42	04 Sep 2026	12.1-31.2-01 Violation of Disorderly Conduct Restraining Order 06 Sentenced	In custody
JOHNSON, WENDELL DEAN 49	31 Aug 2026	39-08-01(3) DUI 4th Or Subsequent Offense Within 15 Y ears 03 Bail Set 39-06-42 Driving While License Suspended/Revoked 03 Bail Set+4 Show all 6 charges Hide 39-08-01(3) DUI 4th Or Subsequent Offense Within 15 Y ears 03 Bail Set 39-06-42 Driving While License Suspended/Revoked 03 Bail Set 12.1-23-06(1) Unauthorized Use Of A V ehicle 03 Bail Set 39-08-05 Leaving the Scene of Accident Involving an Attended V ehicle/Property Damage 03 Bail Set	In custody
BJORNSON, DAVID EDWARD 63	31 Aug 2026	12.1-17-03 Reckless Endangerment-Extreme Indifference 06 Sentenced	In custody
FORD, DEREK LEE 46	30 Aug 2026	12.1-17-04(1) Terrorizing 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-03~1 Reckless Endangerment 03 Bail Set+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 12.1-17-04(1) Terrorizing 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-03~1 Reckless Endangerment 03 Bail Set 19-03.4-03(2) Unlawful Poss Of Drug Paraphernalia 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-01.2(2)(c)&(1)&(3)(b) Domestic Violence 03 Bail Set	In custody $2,500.00
ELK NATION, ROBERT JAMES 40	29 Aug 2026	19-03.1-23(7)(a)~1 Unlawful Possession Of CS 03 Bail Set 12.1-08-11 Refusal To Halt 03 Bail Set+4 Show all 6 charges Hide 19-03.1-23(7)(a)~1 Unlawful Possession Of CS 03 Bail Set 12.1-08-11 Refusal To Halt 03 Bail Set 19-03.1-23(7)(a) Poss Of CS-Methamphetamine-2nd Off 03 Bail Set 19-03.1-23(7)~13 Marijuana-Possess < ½ oz. 03 Bail Set 17-02-01 Simple Assault 03 Bail Set BENCH Bench Warrant 09 Bond Or Time	In custody $1,300.00
ALLARD, SAMUEL WILLIAM 35	28 Aug 2026	12.1-21-02~1 Endangering by Fire or Explosion 03 Bail Set	In custody $10,000.00
PELTIER, WILLIAM JOHN 32	27 Aug 2026	Probation Revocation Of Probation 03 Bail Set	In custody $10,000.00
CARLBLOM, LANDON VICTOR 41	20 Aug 2026	12.1-17-01(2)(c) Assault, Simple 06 Sentenced	In custody
ANDERSON, JONAH RANDAL 26	19 Aug 2026	19-03.4-03(2) Unlawful Poss Of Drug Paraphernalia 06 Sentenced	In custody
GUYER, JERAMY LEE 38	11 Aug 2026	12.1-17-02(1)(b) Agg. Assault-Dangerous Weapon Or Other 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-01.2(2)(c) Domestice Violence-Serious Bodily Injury 03 Bail Set+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 12.1-17-02(1)(b) Agg. Assault-Dangerous Weapon Or Other 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-01.2(2)(c) Domestice Violence-Serious Bodily Injury 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-04(1) Terrorizing 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-03 Reckless Endangerment-Extreme Indifference 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-01.2(2)(a) Domestic Violence-Bodily Injury 03 Bail Set	In custody $10,000.00
SANTILLANES, GERMAN 38	04 Aug 2026	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
RANDLE, JALON DEWIGHT 26	04 Aug 2026	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
GREEN, DANTE LARELL 25	04 Aug 2026	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
WILLIAMS, DEMPSEY ROGE 28	29 Jun 2026	12.1-17-01.2(2)(c) Domestice Violence-Serious Bodily Injury 06 Sentenced 12.1-18-02(2) Felonious Restraint-C Felony- 06 Sentenced+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 12.1-17-01.2(2)(c) Domestice Violence-Serious Bodily Injury 06 Sentenced 12.1-18-02(2) Felonious Restraint-C Felony- 06 Sentenced 12.1-17-01.2(2)(a) Domestic Violence-Bodily Injury 99 Served Sentence	In custody
HENRICKSON, JAYDEN MICHAEL 21	18 Jun 2026	Probation Revocation Of Probation 06 Sentenced 39-06-42 Driving While License Suspended/Revoked 99 Served Sentence	In custody
PIATZ, STEVEN JOHN 62	15 Jun 2026	39-08-01~3 DUI/APC – 1st or 2nd offense in 5 year period 99 Served Sentence 12.1-17-01(2)(a) Assault on Peace Officer, Guard, Fire Personnel, EMT+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 39-08-01~3 DUI/APC – 1st or 2nd offense in 5 year period 99 Served Sentence 12.1-17-01(2)(a) Assault on Peace Officer, Guard, Fire Personnel, EMT etc. –Simple 06 Sentenced 12.1-21-05(1)(b) Criminal Mischief-Willful-Damage 99 Served Sentence	In custody
BUENO NAVA, RAFAEL NMN 51	08 Jun 2026	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
WHITSETT, JOSEPH MARIO 42	28 May 2026	12.1-20-03(1)(a) Gross Sexual Imposition 03 Bail Set 12.1-18-02(2) Felonious Restraint-C Felony- 03 Bail Set+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 12.1-20-03(1)(a) Gross Sexual Imposition 03 Bail Set 12.1-18-02(2) Felonious Restraint-C Felony- 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-01.2(2)(c)&(1)&(3)(b) Domestic Violence 03 Bail Set	In custody $52,000.00
LIESENER, ADAM MICHAEL 32	20 Apr 2026	12.1-20-05.1(1) Luring Minors by Computer or Electronic Means, victim 15-17, and adult < 22+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 12.1-20-05.1(1) Luring Minors by Computer or Electronic Means, victim 15-17, and adult < 22 06 Sentenced 12.1-20-12.1 Indecent Exposure 06 Sentenced	In custody
NELSON, MICHAEL ALLAN 37	13 Apr 2026	39-08-01(1)(e)(2) DUI-refusal-4th Or Sub Off In 15 Yrs 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-04(1) Terrorizing 03 Bail Set+6 Show all 8 charges Hide 39-08-01(1)(e)(2) DUI-refusal-4th Or Sub Off In 15 Yrs 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-04(1) Terrorizing 03 Bail Set 39-10-71(1)(a) Fleeing A Peace Officer-vehicle 03 Bail Set 12.1-08-02~2 Prevent Arrest on Misdemeanor or Infraction Charge 03 Bail Set 39-06-42(1)~ Driving Under Suspension-Alcohol Related 03 Bail Set 39-08-01(3) DUI 4th Or Subsequent Offense Within 15 Y ears 08 Transport Hold 39-08-01(1)(e)(2) DUI-refusal-4th Or Sub Off In 15 Yrs 81 Dismissed/NG 39-06-42(1) Driving Under Revocation-4th Or Sub 5 Yr 81 Dismissed/NG	In custody $5,000.00
HERNANDEZ, EDGAR IVAN 45	12 Mar 2026	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
MENDEZ MORALES, RIGOBERTO 58	25 Feb 2026	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
LAFONTAINE, BRENT JOSEPH 40	25 Feb 2026	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
KNIGHT, MARK TRAVIS 58	16 Jan 2026	12.1-20-03(1)(a)~ Gross Sexual Imposition-Sexual Act-Force 03 Bail Set 12.1-17-01.2(2)(c) Domestice Violence-Serious Bodily Injury 03 Bail Set	In custody $50,000.00
WAGNER, CHRISTOPHER RYAN 46	26 Sep 2025	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
DOSS, AARON NICHOLAS 29	26 Sep 2025	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody
RASKI, SCOTT ALEXANDER 53	21 Feb 2025	HOLD US MARSHALS 20 Courtesy Hold	In custody

Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Barnes County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Barnes County Correctional Facility

Physical / Booking Location: 575 10th St SW, Valley City, ND 58072

Booking / Inmate Information Phone: (701) 845-8532

Operating Agency: Barnes County Sheriff's Office

Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Barnes County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Barnes County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
Intake Phone Verification: If the individual was arrested recently (within the last 2 to 6 hours), they may still be undergoing central intake and booking processing before appearing on the public index.

Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Barnes County.

Bail amounts in Barnes County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.

Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.

Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for phone time, hygiene, and commissary.

Detainees in Barnes County can use funds deposited into their commissary trust accounts to purchase hygiene products, approved snacks, writing materials, and postage.

Online Electronic Deposits: Available through authorized payment processors.
Lobby Kiosks: Self-service kiosks located in the detention facility public lobby accepting cash and credit/debit cards.
Money Orders: Must be made payable to the inmate with their assigned booking number. Personal checks are not accepted.

Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Barnes County.

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Standard Inmate Mailing Format:

Inmate Full Legal Name, Booking #
Barnes County Correctional Facility
575 10th St SW, Valley City, ND 58072

Prohibited items: cash, stamps, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos, and packages without prior authorization.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Barnes County.

Visitation policies in Barnes County require advance registration. Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list.

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).

Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian with valid documentation.

Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Barnes County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Barnes County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Ward County → Williams County → Stutsman County →

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Barnes County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How do I search for someone in Barnes County custody?

To locate an inmate detained in Barnes County, use the custody roster directory above or check the primary detention facility portal. You will generally need the individual's full legal name and date of birth or booking number to verify current housing status.

What information is needed to locate an inmate?

At minimum, the individual's legal first and last name is required. Having additional identifiers such as their date of birth, booking number, or arrest date ensures faster and more accurate verification.

How does bail and bond posting work in Barnes County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or determined by a judge during an initial arraignment hearing. Bail can typically be posted in cash directly at the jail bonding window or through a state-licensed bail bond surety agent.

How do I deposit money into an inmate's commissary account?

Funds can generally be added to an inmate's commissary account online via approved electronic payment providers, through electronic kiosks in the facility lobby, or by mailing a postal money order clearly marked with the inmate's full name and booking ID.

What are the rules for sending mail to an inmate?

Incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate's full legal name and booking ID, accompanied by a complete return address. Letters must be on plain paper; contraband, polaroids, stickers, cash, and scented items are strictly prohibited by facility security.

How do inmate phone calls and communications work?

Detainees cannot receive incoming phone calls. Inmates may place outbound collect calls or use prepaid calling accounts set up by family members through the facility's contracted inmate telephone service provider.

What are the general rules for visiting an inmate in Barnes County?

Visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list and present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). Minors must be accompanied by an adult legal guardian.

How do I find court hearing dates for someone arrested in Barnes County?

Court dates, case dockets, and scheduled appearances are maintained by the Barnes County Clerk of Court. Case records can be looked up through the county court docket search or by contacting the clerk's criminal division.

Is inmate arrest and booking information a matter of public record?

Yes. Under state open records statutes and Freedom of Information laws, criminal arrest logs and detention rosters are public records unless sealed or expunged by formal judicial court order.

What should I do if an indexed public record has an error or has been expunged?

If your criminal case was dismissed, sealed, or expunged, or if you wish to request record removal from our directory index, please submit documentation via our Record Removal Request page.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Barnes County, North Dakota. This website is an independent directory and is not affiliated with any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Notice: We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information may not be used for employment, housing, or credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request page.

Facility Directory

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