Fillmore County Jail

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Fillmore County

Fillmore County Jail

Inmate information is available 24/7 from the 32-bed Fillmore County Jail at 507-765-3874.

Misdemeanor and felony suspects arrested in this county are brought to this facility for booking and processing. They remain here, if their charges require it, until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.

You can view the full roster of people currently in custody with the inmate search tool.

Anyone sentenced to less than one year does that time in this county. Anyone sentenced to more goes to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page explains the following inmate services:

Be sure to record the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You’ll need it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Fillmore County Jail at 507-765-3874.

Phone

507-765-3874

Physical address

901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965-1080
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fillmore County Jail
901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fillmore County Jail
901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Fillmore 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 507-765-3874 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.

Fillmore County Jail Inmate Search

The Fillmore County Jail maintains an average of 32 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fillmore 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 Fillmore County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 640 offenders.

The following charts of Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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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Operated by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office to house their offenders, both misdemeanor and felony charges, the 32-bed Fillmore County Jail provides all care and control of the offenders as they wait for bail, trial, or short sentences which will see them at the facility for under one year. The building stretches long and low, providing housing units to separate inmates based upon gender, charges and the seriousness of each charge, past behavior during any prior incarceration, and other factors.

To determine the bail of an offender, their location, and other pertinent details an online roster is maintained and staff are able to answer questions regarding bonds and other concerns when you call them at 507-765-3874.

A work release program is available at this jail if it is part of the sentencing, and this allows offenders to keep their jobs and to keep working while still serving their sentence at night and days off.

All offenders are provided with medical care for either ongoing illness or emergency, along with any other medical needs, and mental health treatments and services are provided whenever necessary.

There will be additional needs and wants for personal use during incarceration, and this can be supported through depositing money to inmate accounts either through the mail or by accessing the lobby, or the online portal.

All mail that is sent to the jail will be checked for contraband before it is able to be delivered, and any responses will be checked before they are sent out through the postal service.

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fillmore County Jail
901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965

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 #
Fillmore County Jail
901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965

Phone calls are also available, and while the phone banks in the housing units are unable to accepting incoming calls there is a message line that can be accessed 507-556-1441.

To add money to the phone account of an inmate so they are able to make outgoing calls access the online portal.

Visiting hours are provided on Tuesday and Thursday 12:30pm-4:30pm, and 7:00pm-9:00pm, and only those with picture ID will be admitted to visit.

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Steps involved in booking at Fillmore County Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Fillmore County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Fillmore County Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Fillmore County Jail at 507-765-3874.

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How to pay bail in Fillmore County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Fillmore County Jail in Preston, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 507-765-3874 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 507-765-3874).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Fillmore County can assist with the process.
  • An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Fillmore County, Minnesota, visit the Fillmore County Jail Bail Page.

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

Fillmore County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965-1080
507-765-3874

  • 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 507-765-3874 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-765-3874 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
TUESDAY 12:30PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 12:30PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM

Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 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 Fillmore County Jail?

Video session rates for Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 for further assistance.

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

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Fillmore 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 Fillmore County

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fillmore County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 for further assistance.

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

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

To set up your Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fillmore County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 for further assistance.

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

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

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Fillmore 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fillmore County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 for further assistance.

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

Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 for further assistance.

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

Fillmore 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 Fillmore County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-765-3874 for further assistance.

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

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