Receiving Calls From North Bay Jail

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for North Bay Jail, allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at North Bay Jail and want to receive their calls, you can use a FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls on your cellphone or other phone.

Note: Information below may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

North Bay Jail opened in 1930, it is a maximum security Provincial jail that holds 121 remanded or sentenced male and female provincial offenders .

How can I receive collect calls from North Bay Jail?

FedPhoneLine provides a phone number that your incarcerated friend or loved one can call. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account (your homephone or cellphone).

How does FedPhoneLine work?

1. Create your FedPhoneLine account.
2. Select the appropriate North Bay Jail calling plan.
3. After you register, FedPhoneLine will provide your FedPhoneLine number and password by email.
4. Give your FedPhoneLine number to your incarcerated friend or family member. Depending on the institution, the FedPhoneLine number may be active immediately or the number will need to be approved by the Institution first.
5. Your incarcerated friend or family member calls the FedPhoneLine number, and the call rings on your phone.
6. Select the GREEN button above to sign up for a FedPhoneLine number.

Can I receive collect calls from North Bay Jail?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from North Bay Jail on your cellphone.

How much does a FedPhoneLine number cost?

FedPhoneLine offers several calling plans. For current plan options and pricing, see our FedPhoneLine pricing page.

How much does it cost to receive calls from North Bay Jail?

The cost of receiving calls depends on the FedPhoneLine plan and applicable calling rates. See our current pricing information for the latest rates.

Traditional long-distance collect calls can be significantly more expensive, and rates can vary depending on the facility and calling destination.  Without a FedPhoneLine number, some collect calls may cost up to $5.00 per minute depending on your location.

I have a FedPhoneLine account. What number does my loved one at North Bay Jail call?

If you have a FedPhoneLine account then your incarcerated friend or loved one calls the FedPhoneLine number provided to you after you register. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account.

What happens if my loved one is transferred to another facility?

If your incarcerated friend or loved one is transferred to another facility, you can switch your FedPhoneLine number to the new facility. FedPhoneLine allows you to make this change for free.

See our tutorial video for more information: How to change your FedPhoneLine facility .

Visitation at North Bay Jail 

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact North Bay Jail  directly to confirm current visitation rules and procedures, as facility policies may change.

Do I need to be on an incarcerated person's visitor list?

No

How can I schedule a visit to North Bay Jail?

First come first serve you do not have to be on a list, however arrive at least 30 minutes early.

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 2
• Number of visitors per visit: 1 (not including infants)
• Money drop-off: $100 (Cash or money order)  only during inmate visiting hours.