Heart of America Correctional & Treatment Center (HACTC) in Rugby, North Dakota is a reentry and treatment facility, which operates differently from a jail or prison. Residents are transitioning back into the community, working in the community, or completing court-ordered treatment. Visitation rules are generally less restrictive than at a secure facility, but program requirements, curfews, and program phase all affect when and how a resident can receive visitors. Before traveling, call 701-776-2221 to confirm the current schedule and whether the resident is currently approved for visits.
Most reentry programs operate in phases. Early-phase residents typically have the most restrictions: limited or no visits, no off-site passes, supervised contact only. As residents progress through the program by completing treatment milestones, maintaining employment, and following curfews, privileges expand. Mid-phase residents usually qualify for scheduled in-person visits and short off-site passes with approved family. Late-phase residents often have weekend furloughs or extended community access. To find out which phase the resident is in, call 701-776-2221.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Dress code at Heart of America Correctional & Treatment Center (HACTC) is enforced, though typically less rigid than at a prison: no clothing that resembles staff or resident uniforms, no revealing attire, no items that could be used to introduce contraband. Most facilities prohibit visitors from bringing food, money, or personal items for the resident. Drug and alcohol testing of residents is routine, so visitors should not bring anything that could create a positive test through casual contact. Violations can result in the resident losing visiting privileges or facing a program sanction.
Many reentry programs allow residents to leave the facility for approved purposes: work, treatment, religious services, medical appointments, and family time. Off-site family passes typically require pre-approval, an approved sponsor (a family member who picks up and returns the resident), a planned itinerary, and adherence to curfew. For mid-to-late program phase residents, off-site time is often more meaningful than formal visits. To learn whether the resident qualifies and what's required to be added as a sponsor, call 701-776-2221.
Communication with a resident at Heart of America Correctional & Treatment Center (HACTC) is generally easier than at a secure facility. Many residents have access to facility phones with looser restrictions, work phones, or personal cell phones during specific hours. Residents may also need help with transportation costs, work-related expenses, or program fees during their stay. For information on phone discount plans, money transfer, and mail services that work with reentry facilities, see InmateAid's services and call 701-776-2221.
To confirm current visiting hours, approved visitor requirements, and program phase status at Heart of America Correctional & Treatment Center (HACTC), call 701-776-2221.
Visitation Guidelines:
•Refer to the visitation schedule which is posted as a “download” on the right margin of the department page
• To be allowed a visit you must present a valid identification card
•Minor children must be accompanied by an adult •Visits commonly are allowed for 15 minutes
•If there is any lewd behavior that takes place during your visit it will be stopped and your ability to visit in the future will be terminated
•If you have minor children you are responsible for managing their behavior. If children are interrupting/interfering with other visits you will be asked to leave
•If you are bringing in possessions for the inmate these can be handed to the officer that assists you. Please refer to “Inmate Property” for a list of what is allowed in the facility.
•Cell phones and other digital devices are NOT ALLOWED in the facility
•If you bring in a purse/handbag/backpack you may be asked to return it to your car or you will be provided a locker that it must be stored in before your visit Visits may be denied due to the offender’s status within the facility.
Offenders who are on disciplinary status will not likely have visiting privileges.
Please do not attempt to visit with an offender when a no-contact order is in place between the two parties.
All visits are subject to recording and monitoring by staff.