BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota State Penitentiary is dealing with serious overcrowding issues.
The facility is meant to house no more than 1,600 prisoners, but it’s currently operating at nearly 100 over capacity. Prison officials say longer prison sentences are contributing to overcrowding.
Department of Corrections Director Colby Braun says the facility may need to be expanded, but an expansion project would likely take about five years.
