Carver County Jail
Carver County Jail
You can call the 111-bed Carver County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 952-361-1278.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Carver County Jail at 952-361-1278 for assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Carver 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 952-361-1278 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.
Carver County Jail Inmate Search
The Carver County Jail maintains an average of 111 offenders in custody on any given day. The Carver 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 Carver County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,220 offenders.
The following charts of Carver 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 Carver 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 Carver 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 Carver 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 lessThe Carver County Jail in Minnesota has a capacity of 111 inmates. The address of Carver County Jail in Minnesota is 606 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN, 55318-2102. The contact number for the jail is 952-361-1278. If you need to contact the Carver County Sheriff's Office, you can call 952-361-1212.
The jail itself is 68,000 square feet, about the size of a large gocery store. Cells are as you would expect, coming in at 70 sure feet. They are not too bad if you are alone, but you put en it's pretty cramped. There are 60 cameras throughout the facility, a building that is electronic throuhout and cost about $7 million to build. It would cost 4-5 times that to build it today.
To visit an inmate at Carver County Jail in Minnesota, family and friends need to call 952-361-1145 to make an appointment for visiting, with only one visit by the same person per day. The visitation schedule changes frequently, but in general, you can schedule a time for a visit from your home any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. You can find more information about the jail by scrolling down this page, including the list of inmates in custody.
The Carver County Jail in Minnesota has been known to house "boarded" inmates from other counties and agencies. Inmates wear facility-issued clothing at all times while in the jail. In a recent news article, a letter from an inmate praising the respectful treatment and conditions at the jail went viral. Guards receive over 240 hours of training. On the other hand, not everyone is happy, as there is a legal case involving the jail's 15-day quarantine procedures for new inmates. The Carver County Jail in Minnesota is unique because it was designed and built so that guards can mingle with inmates in common areas apart from cells. The jail provides inmates with various services, and it also offers consular visits. The Carver County Justice Center, which houses the district court, is located in the same building.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also has started to use a digital service to help avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Carver County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 952-361-1278.
Carver County Jail charges a daily boarding fee of $75 for its sentenced inmates, plus a $25 booking fee.
- Jail (Main): 952-361-1278
- Sheriff: 952-361-1212
- Visitation: 952-361-1145
What happens during booking at Carver County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Carver County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Carver County Jail:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 952-361-1278.
How do you post bail in Carver County?
If someone is taken to Carver County Jail in Chaska for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 952-361-1278.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 952-361-1278.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Carver County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Carver County, Minnesota, visit the Carver County Jail Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carver County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Carver County Jail on-site Visitation
606 E. 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
Visitation Schedule
| DAY | HOURS |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:30PM |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:30PM |
- Call 952-361-1145 to make a visitation appointment with Jail staff.
- Visitors must be on the inmate’s pre-approved visitor list in order to make an appointment to visit.
- Changes to the visitation form will be done on the second and last Friday of each month.
- Five people maximum, per inmate, per visit.
- First come, first served for scheduling.
- Visits are 20-30 minutes.
- If it is really busy you could be limited to two visits in a week.
- No appointment, no visit.
- You must be 18 or older,or be with a parent or legal guardian.
- You must have a valid, government issued photo ID.
Carver County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote video visits cost $0.25 per minute.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
Carver County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Carver County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Carver County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Carver County Jail
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carver County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
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Carver County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote video visits cost $0.25 per minute.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carver County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carver County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Carver County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Carver County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Carver 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 Carver 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: Carver 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 Carver County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Carver County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carver County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Carver County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Carver County follow these instructions:
Carver County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Minnesota.
- Choose Carver County Jail
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Carver County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Carver County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carver County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Carver County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carver County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carver County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Carver County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Carver County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Items" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Carver County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Carver 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 Carver 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 Carver County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Carver 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 Carver County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carver County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Carver County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Carver County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Carver County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Carver County Jail follow these steps:
Carver County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Carver County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Carver County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Carver County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carver County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Carver County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Carver County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Carver County Jail
Ask Carver County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Carver County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carver County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 952-361-1278 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
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