Dakota County Jail

Dakota County Jail Information

The Dakota County Jail is a 350 bed jail in the city of Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 651-438-4700, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 651-438-4700

Physical Address:
1580 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033

Mailing Address (personal mail):
(Inmate Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
(Inmate Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Dakota County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Dakota 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 651-438-4700 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.

Dakota County Jail Inmate Search

The Dakota County Jail maintains an average of 350 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dakota 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 Dakota County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,800 offenders.

The following charts of Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Dakota County and Minnesota state prisons, click the button below.
Dakota County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Dakota County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 4/19/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 133 44.93%
Black 44 14.86%
Hispanic or Latino 62 20.95%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 11 3.72%
Asian 25 8.45%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 10 3.38%
Other 11 3.72%
Total 296 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department, Minnesota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dakota County Inmate Criminal Charges - 4/19/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 64 21.62%
Felony (2rd Degree) 58 19.59%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 13 4.39%
Felony (Uncategorized) 76 25.68%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 85 28.72%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department, Minnesota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dakota County Inmate Sex - 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 260 87.84%
Female 36 12.16%
Total 296 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department, Minnesota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dakota County Inmate Age - 4/19/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 0.68%
18-20 18 6.08%
21-24 34 11.49%
25-30 49 16.55%
31-35 56 18.92%
36-40 49 16.55%
41-45 41 13.85%
46-50 17 5.74%
51-55 13 4.39%
56-60 10 3.38%
61-65 4 1.35%
66-75 3 1.01%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 296 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department, Minnesota Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Dakota County Jail

The Dakota County Jail in Minnesota has a capacity of 263 beds. However, some sources indicate that the jail has a capacity of 350 inmates. The Dakota County Jail is located at the Law Enforcement Center in Hastings, Minnesota. The phone number for the administration is 651-438-4700 or 651-438-4805.

The Dakota County Jail in Minnesota has visitation hours from 8-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m., and 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. daily. Inmates can sign up for a designated visiting time within their housing unit, and only one visitor is allowed per visit. Extended visitation may be allowed for visitors traveling from another state or a great distance, but it is recommended to call the jail at 651-438-4700 to confirm. Visiting hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Dakota County Jail is a 263-bed direct supervision facility located at the Law Enforcement Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Inmates are personally observed by a custody staff person at least once every 30 minutes. The content below provides information on inmate search, visitation, and contacting an inmate. According to a recent report, roughly 25% of people incarcerated in the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center suffer from serious health conditions requiring special care. The Dakota County Jail in Minnesota is unique because it has an art mural created by inmates. It is also a direct supervision facility. The jail is part of the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, and records can be searched on their website. There are plans to add a dedicated space to treat inmates for health issues.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Dakota County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Dakota County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 651-438-4700.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Dakota County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Dakota County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Dakota County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Dakota County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Dakota County and other Minnesota and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Dakota County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Dakota County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Dakota County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

You can pay a cash bail for inmates charged for a crime in Dakota County at the District Court:
1560 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033

Bail payments can only be made Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except for holidays.


For Dakota County charges, cash, and only in the exact amount, will be accepted at the jail lobby after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends and holidays.
Bail for 'out of county warrants' will only be accepted at the jail if the subject of the warrant is in custody in the Dakota County Jail.


You can also use a bail bonding agent. Search online for 'Dakota County Bail Bond Agent'.

If you have additional questions or need to know the exact amount needed to bail or bond an inmate, call 651-438-4700.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Dakota County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

1580 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
651-438-4700

  • First, you must register for visits online with Inmate Canteen.
  • It is the inmate's responsibility to notify their visitors of the time they have selected.
  • No phone calls from the public are accepted inquiring about the time an inmate has selected for visits.
  • You must be on time for a visit, or NO visit. No exceptions.
  • Visits are for 20 minutes.
  • You have to be 18 to set up a visit. Valid, picture ID from the government is required. Minor children can visit with a parent or guardian, but may require a birth certificate.
  • Dress profssionally, and non-seductively.. or NO visit will be allowed.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM

Attorney Visits

8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 5:00AM

Dakota County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Dakota County Jail will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Dakota County

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

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

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Dakota 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 Dakota County, visit our full page guide

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 Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Dakota County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

1580 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
651-438-4700

  • First, you must register for visits online with Inmate Canteen.
  • It is the inmate's responsibility to notify their visitors of the time they have selected.
  • No phone calls from the public are accepted inquiring about the time an inmate has selected for visits.
  • You must be on time for a visit, or NO visit. No exceptions.
  • Visits are for 20 minutes.
  • You have to be 18 to set up a visit. Valid, picture ID from the government is required. Minor children can visit with a parent or guardian, but may require a birth certificate.
  • Dress profssionally, and non-seductively.. or NO visit will be allowed.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 9:00PM

Attorney Visits

8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 5:00AM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Dakota 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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Dakota 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 Dakota 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.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.
  • NOTE: Dakota 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 Dakota County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Dakota County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Dakota County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Dakota County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Dakota County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Dakota County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Dakota County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Dakota 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 Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
(Inmate Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033



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
The Dakota County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dakota County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
(Inmate Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033

Dakota County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Dakota County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

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

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
(Inmate Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
(Inmate Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033



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
The Dakota County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dakota County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
(Inmate Name)
Dakota County Law Enforcement Center
P.O. Box 247J
Hastings, MN 55033

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Dakota County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

NOTE: Dakota 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 Dakota County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Dakota 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 Dakota 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.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Dakota County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dakota County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Minnesota, then select Dakota County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your Dakota County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Dakota County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Dakota County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4700 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Dakota County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Dakota County

What are the other City and County Jails in Dakota County?

Dakota County County Jails
Dakota County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Dakota Ramsey Washington Hennepin Scott Rice Goodhue Pierce
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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