Blue Earth County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail, 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 507-304-4830 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.

Blue Earth County Jail Inmate Search

The Blue Earth County Jail maintains an average of 142 offenders in custody on any given day. The Blue Earth County Jail 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 Blue Earth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,840 offenders.

The following charts of Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Blue Earth County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

401 Carver Road
Mankato, MN 56002-0228
507-304-4830

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Blue Earth County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

7:00AM - 9:30AM
12:00PM - 3:30PM
​​​​​​​6:00PM - 8:50PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 507-304-4830 for questions or appointments.

Blue Earth County Jail 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. 

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Blue Earth County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Blue Earth County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Blue Earth County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Blue Earth County Jail.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Blue Earth County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Blue Earth County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Blue Earth County, visit our full page guide. 

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Earth County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail?

Video session rates for Blue Earth County Jail 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 Blue Earth County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Blue Earth County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Blue Earth County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 507-304-4830 to ask any questions about this.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Blue Earth County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Blue Earth County Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Minnesota, then Blue Earth County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• NOTE: Blue Earth County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Blue Earth County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Blue Earth County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Earth County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail?

Per-minute call rates for Blue Earth County Jail 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 Blue Earth County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail, and what can I send them?

Blue Earth County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Blue Earth County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Blue Earth County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Check the Blue Earth County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Blue Earth County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

Blue Earth County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Blue Earth County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Blue Earth County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Check the Blue Earth County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Blue Earth County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Earth County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Blue Earth County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Blue Earth County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blue Earth County Jail
401 Carver Rd.
P.O. Box 228
Mankato, MN 56002

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 507-304-4830 to ask any questions about this.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Blue Earth County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Blue Earth County Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Minnesota, then Blue Earth County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Blue Earth County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Blue Earth County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Earth County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Blue Earth County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Blue Earth County Jail 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 Blue Earth County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County Jail, 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 Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Blue Earth County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Blue Earth County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for using a tablet 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 Blue Earth County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-304-4830 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Blue Earth County?