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How to send a letter to an inmate at Burleigh-Morton Detention Center

To write to someone held at Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, address the envelope to the inmate's full name and booking number, Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, PO Box 2499, Bismarck, ND 58502-2499. Burleigh-Morton Detention Center is the jail for Burleigh County, North Dakota, run by the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department. Mail is opened and inspected — include your full return address, and double-check the person is still in custody, since people are released or moved from a county jail quickly.

Inmate mail — Burleigh-Morton Detention Center

[Inmate's full name]  [booking number]
Burleigh-Morton Detention Center
PO Box 2499
Bismarck, ND  58502-2499

Put the inmate's full name and booking number on the first line, and your full return address in the corner — mail without either is usually rejected.

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, PO Box 2499, Bismarck, ND 58502-2499 — the jail's own mailroom.
  • Write the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope, plus your full return address, or the letter is returned.
  • All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before it reaches the inmate.
  • Do not enclose cash, checks, gift cards, or anything other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected.
  • Only standard letters and postcards are accepted; all mail is opened and inspected.
  • Blue or black ink only; no felt markers or crayons.
  • No drawings, glitter, or confetti in the envelope.
  • County jails move fast — people are released, bailed out, or transferred within days. Confirm the person is still in custody before mailing anything time-sensitive.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the person is still at the jail

    County-jail populations turn over quickly. Check the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department's online inmate roster to confirm they're still at Burleigh-Morton Detention Center — and get their booking number — before you mail anything.

  2. 2

    Address it correctly

    First line: the inmate's full name and booking number. Then Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, PO Box 2499, Bismarck, ND 58502-2499. Add your full return address in the top-left corner.

  3. 3

    Keep the contents allowed

    A plain letter on white paper is always safest. Only standard letters and postcards are accepted; all mail is opened and inspected. No cash, gift cards, or any object other than paper.

  4. 4

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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Burleigh-Morton Detention Center?

Put the inmate's full name and booking number on the first line, then Burleigh-Morton Detention Center, PO Box 2499, Bismarck, ND 58502-2499. Include your full return address in the top-left corner of the envelope.

Is mail to Burleigh-Morton Detention Center opened or read?

Yes. All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery, and non-legal mail can be read.

What if they've been released or moved?

It happens fast at a county jail — people bond out or transfer within days, and the letter won't be forwarded. Check the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department's inmate roster to confirm they're still at Burleigh-Morton Detention Center before you send.

What can I send to Burleigh-Morton Detention Center?

Only standard letters and postcards are accepted; all mail is opened and inspected. Blue or black ink only; no felt markers or crayons. No drawings, glitter, or confetti in the envelope. When in doubt, a plain letter on white paper is always accepted.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes, if you include a complete return address. PostPal prints your return address on the letter for you.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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