Chippewa County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Chippewa 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 320-269-2121 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.

Chippewa County Jail Inmate Search

The Chippewa County Jail maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chippewa 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 Chippewa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.

The following charts of Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Chippewa County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Chippewa County Jail in Montevideo 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 320-269-2121 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: 320-269-2121).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County, Minnesota, visit the Chippewa County Jail Bail Information Page.

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

Chippewa County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

629 N 11th Street
Montevideo, MN 56265
320-269-2121

• 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 320-269-2121 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 320-269-2121 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

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

Video session rates for Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Chippewa County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - 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 and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Chippewa County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chippewa County Jail
629 N 11th Street
Montevideo, MN 56265

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Chippewa County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Chippewa County Jail follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Chippewa County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Minnesota, then choose Chippewa County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Chippewa County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Chippewa County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Chippewa County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

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

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

To set up your Chippewa 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.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

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

Chippewa County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Chippewa County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Chippewa 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 #
Chippewa County Jail
629 N 11th Street
Montevideo, MN 56265

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chippewa County Jail
629 N 11th Street
Montevideo, MN 56265

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Chippewa County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chippewa County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Chippewa County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chippewa County Jail
629 N 11th Street
Montevideo, MN 56265

Chippewa County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Chippewa County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Chippewa County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chippewa County Jail
629 N 11th Street
Montevideo, MN 56265

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Chippewa County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Chippewa County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Chippewa County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Chippewa County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Chippewa County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

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• Go to JailATM, choose Minnesota, then choose Chippewa County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Chippewa County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Chippewa County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Chippewa County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chippewa County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chippewa County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

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

Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Chippewa 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.
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• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

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

Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-269-2121 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chippewa County?