How do I confirm someone is in Grand Forks?
Call the jail at (701) 780-8224; its lobby is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Before calling, search ice.gov/locator with the A-number, or the exact name and country of birth, since a misspelled name returns nothing. ICE's field office list gives St. Paul as (612) 409-7799, with (612) 843-8723 for weekends and holidays. The ICE facility list names this Grand Forks jail, but it does not show who is here or how many people ICE keeps here.
How do video visits work at Grand Forks?
ICE's page, updated August 6, 2026, lists video visits only, up to 20 minutes, starting on the hour, at :20 and at :40. Register at the lobby kiosks, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at HomeWav.com, or in the HomeWav app, with a clear photo of yourself and a readable driver's license. Approval can take up to 24 hours. Book onsite visits at least 24 hours ahead; the detainee must accept the time, and arriving late earns no extra minutes. ICE lists no charge onsite and a small fee offsite.
What are the onsite video hours?
ICE lists Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 11 a.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m., 2 to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and weekends 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Availability can change, so confirm at (701) 780-8224 before driving. You may not pass items to a detainee. Drop-offs are limited to medications, glasses, contacts, medical equipment and seasonal clothing. HomeWAV help is 1 (844) 394-6639, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How do I add money or write to someone?
ICE sends deposits to the TurnKey site, secure.inmatecanteen.com, and those funds cover commissary and phone or messaging time. Non-confidential messages go through the lobby kiosks or HomeWav.com. Mail goes to 1701 N Washington St., Grand Forks, ND 58203, with the last four digits of the A-number and your name and return address. Letters carrying lipstick, perfume or other non-postal items are rejected. Do not send cash; any money received is credited with a receipt. Mail moves Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, and outgoing mail leaves within 24 hours of receipt. Those without funds get a limited postage allowance.
Which court covers Grand Forks, and how do lawyers connect?
EOIR's list, updated October 1, 2026, places Grand Forks County Correctional under the Fort Snelling Immigration Court, which keeps the case records, so look up any hearing with our hearing guide. ICE's St. Paul office covers North Dakota, and case questions go to StPaul.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov. Legal visits are generally by HomeWAV video, and lawyers register a landline office number, not a mobile, for privileged calls. In-person visits can be requested by calling ahead.