Beltrami County Juvenile Center
Beltrami County Juvenile Center
Opening in 1973, the Beltrami County Juvenile Center is part of the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center. It offers full services for juveniles and their families, and is located on the outskirts of Bemidji, Minnesota. Created on its’ own campus, it has three units within the building as well as additional community based satellite homes. The units consist of the secure detention which houses 16 juveniles between 10 and 18 years of age, nonsecure detention which houses 24 residents who are 10 to 18 years of age, residential treatment for 25 youth ages 12 to 18 who will be active in a program that is at least 4 months long, and satellite homes which provide a structured family home with therapeutic services. In the detention unit there are classrooms with computers, a day area, a gym, an outdoor recreation yard, and cells. Each stay begins with an assessment and assignment to the appropriate housing space, and they are provided with a safe and secure environment to serve their sentence or wait for a transfer. Classes follow those of the public school board and provide GED testing and diplomas. Mail: PO Box 247 1231 5th Street NW Bemidji, MN 56619 Mail will only be opened by staff if contraband is suspected, and it must contain a full return address and be delivered by the mail system. Phones: Phones are located in day rooms and common areas to allow juveniles to call their parents, but incoming calls are not accepted. Visitation: Parents or guardians will be provided with their day and time for visits after orientation.Inmate Services
Phone
218-751-3196Mailing address (personal mail)
Beltrami County Juvenile Center
1231 5th Street
Bemidji, MN 56601
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To search for an inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 218-751-3196 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any offender's court case online with the Minnesota Court Records Online application.
Beltrami County Juvenile Center Inmate Search
The Beltrami County Juvenile Center maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Beltrami County Juvenile Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Beltrami County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,280 offenders.
The following charts of Beltrami County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Beltrami County Corrections Department, the state of Minnesota Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Beltrami County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Beltrami County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow does the booking process work at Beltrami County Juvenile Center?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Beltrami County Juvenile Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Beltrami County Juvenile Center typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 218-751-3196.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Beltrami County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Beltrami County Juvenile Center in Bemidji for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 218-751-3196 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 218-751-3196).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Beltrami County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Beltrami County, Minnesota, visit the Beltrami County Juvenile Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center? What is the Schedule?
Beltrami County Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1231 5th Street
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-3196
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 218-751-3196 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 218-751-3196 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Beltrami County Juvenile Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center?
Video session rates for Beltrami County Juvenile Center are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center?
Per-minute call rates for Beltrami County Juvenile Center are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.
How Do Inmates in Beltrami County Juvenile Center Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Beltrami County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Beltrami County Juvenile Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Beltrami County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Beltrami County Juvenile Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
- Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
- Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
How Do Inmates in Beltrami County Juvenile Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Beltrami County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
- Select Beltrami County Juvenile Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Beltrami County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Beltrami County Juvenile Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Beltrami County Juvenile Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
- Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
- Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
- Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beltrami County Juvenile Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-751-3196 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County County Jails
Beltrami County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Beltrami County?
The Beltrami County Juvenile Center serves the following cities and towns of Beltrami County: Bemidji, Blackduck, ?ail, Fourtown, Kelliher, Nebish, Northome, Pinewood, Redby, Solway, Tenstrike and Wilton.