Cass County Jail
Cass County Jail
The 60-bed Cass County Jail can answer your questions about an inmate 24 hours a day. Call 218-547-7361.
Arrestees charged with misdemeanors and felonies in the county are brought to this facility for booking and processing. They are then either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete, depending on the charges.
Search the roster with the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody.
If an inmate is sentenced to less than one year, they serve it at this jail. If sentenced to longer, they are moved to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Inmate services covered on this page:
- Visitation schedule
- Sending money
- Phone calls and voicemail
- Email and texting
- Tablet rentals
- Bail bonds
- Commissary
Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If you can’t find it online, call Cass County Jail at 218-547-7361.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cass 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 218-547-7361 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.
Cass County Jail Inmate Search
The Cass County Jail maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cass 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 Cass County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,200 offenders.
The following charts of Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass 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 lessWithin Cass County, the offenders who are arrested by the Sheriff’s Department are booked and processed at the 60-bed Cass County Jail where they will both before their trial and as they serve a sentence. Sentences may be in general population, either male or female, or through Sentence to Service and work crews for up to one year.
Inmates of Cass County will have been arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges and are assigned to housing units that are appropriate for the seriousness of their charges and any history of incarceration.
For information on an inmate, bail, or procedures, the staff may be contacted at 218-547-7361 and an updated inmate roster is available online.
There is a capacity of 60 beds, and the staff are also responsible for transporting inmates to and from court and any other appointments they may have. All inmates, including those from Itasca County who are usually sent here, can access the full services and all programs that are provided.
Those who are sentenced to service will be completing community service projects and helping nonprofit organizations in the community rather than being incarcerated.
Inmates are not able to accept incoming calls though a message can be left on the inmate message line of 218-610-0770, and money may be left at the control to add to their account. They may also receive and respond to mail, which is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
P.O. Box 1119
Walker, MN 56484
... where it will be checked for contraband before it is permitted in the cells.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
Visiting occurs on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with male and female inmates having different visiting hours. Male visiting hours are Wednesday 6pm-9pm, Thursday afternoon 1pm-4pm, and Saturday 1pm-3pm with female visiting hours being Wednesday 1pm-4pm, Thursday 6pm-9pm, and Saturday 3pm-5pm.
- Jail (Main): 218-547-7361
- Sheriff: 218-547-1424
How booking works at Cass County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Cass County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Cass County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Cass County Jail at 218-547-7361.
Paying bail for someone in Cass County
After being arrested and booked into Cass County Jail in Walker, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 218-547-7361 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 218-547-7361.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Cass County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Cass County, Minnesota, visit the Cass County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cass County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Cass County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
303 Minnesota Ave. West
Walker, MN 56484
218-547-7361
- 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 218-547-7361 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed two visits 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 218-547-7361 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
Male Hours
Wednesday evenings, 6pm to 9 pm
Thursday afternoons, 1pm to 4 pm
Saturday afternoons, 1pm to 3 pm
Female Hours
Wednesday 1pm-4pm
Thursday 6pm-9pm
Saturday 3pm-5pm.
Cass 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cass County Jail?
Video session rates for Cass 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 Cass County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cass County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Cass 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 Cass County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Cass 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 Cass 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: Cass 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 Cass County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cass County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cass County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Cass 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 Cass County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Cass County Jail, and what can I send them?
Cass County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Cass 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 Cass 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 #
Cass County Jail
P.O. Box 1119
Walker, MN 56484
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
P.O. Box 1119
Walker, MN 56484
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 Cass 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 Cass County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
P.O. Box 1119
Walker, MN 56484
Cass County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Cass County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Cass 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 #
Cass County Jail
P.O. Box 1119
Walker, MN 56484
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
P.O. Box 1119
Walker, MN 56484
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 Cass 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 Cass County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
P.O. Box 1119
Walker, MN 56484
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cass County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select Minnesota, then Cass County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
5. Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Cass County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Cass County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cass 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 Cass County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cass County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Cass 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 Cass County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Cass County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Cass 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 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 Cass County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-547-7361 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cass County?
This facility, known as "Cass County Jail" is also known as Cass County Jail, Minnesota, Cass.