The 54-bed Clearwater County Jail answers inmate information calls at 218-694-6226 24 hours a day.
This is where the county brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, some are bonded out or released on their own recognizance, and some are held until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to look through the roster of people who have been arrested and are still in custody.
After sentencing, those with less than a year to serve remain at the jail. Those with more than a year to serve are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers information on the visitation schedule and rules, depositing funds, mailing letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Always save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which you may need for mail. If it isn’t online, call Clearwater County Jail at 218-694-6226.
Phone: 218-694-6226
Physical Address:
Clearwater County Courthouse
213 Main Avenue N.
Bagley, MN 56621
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Clearwater 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 218-694-6226 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.
Clearwater County Jail Inmate Search
The Clearwater County Jail maintains an average of 54 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clearwater 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 Clearwater County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,080 offenders.
The following charts of Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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.
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The 54-bed Clearwater County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Clearwater County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 218-694-6226, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Clearwater County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
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.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Clearwater County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Clearwater County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 218-694-6226.
Once someone is booked at Clearwater County Jail in Bagley after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 218-694-6226 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Clearwater County, Minnesota, see the Clearwater County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clearwater County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Clearwater County Courthouse
213 Main Avenue N.
Bagley, MN 56621
218-694-6226
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 218-694-6226 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 12:30PM - 4:30PM |
Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clearwater County Jail?
Video session rates for Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clearwater County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Clearwater 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clearwater County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clearwater County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clearwater County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clearwater County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Clearwater 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.
To set up your Clearwater County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clearwater County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Clearwater County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Clearwater 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 #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Clearwater County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
For inmates receiving mail in the Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clearwater County Jail
{Full Inmate Name}
213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 101
Bagley, MN 56621
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 Clearwater County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clearwater County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Clearwater 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Clearwater County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clearwater County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clearwater County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Clearwater County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Clearwater County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clearwater County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-694-6226 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Clearwater County?
