Freeborn County Adult Detention Center

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Freeborn County Adult Detention Center

The 138-bed Freeborn County Adult Detention Center can answer your questions about an inmate 24 hours a day. Call 507-377-4683.

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:

Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If you can’t find it online, call Freeborn County Adult Detention Center at 507-377-4683.

Phone: 507-377-4683

Physical Address:
411 S Broadway Avenue
Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, 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 507-377-4683 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.

Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search

The Freeborn County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 138 offenders in custody on any given day. The Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,760 offenders.

The following charts of Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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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About the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center

The Freeborn County Government Center is also the home of the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center where up to 138 offenders from Freeborn County who are facing misdemeanor or felony charges will remain as they wait for their trial, serve their sentence, or if they are in the ICE section.

This location uses direct supervision in two story housing pods that includes officers actively interacting with inmates in each housing pod for the safety of the inmates and staff. Direct supervision has been shown to improve safety and reduce violence and other incidents in the jail, along with setting an example for positive social interactions and relationship building.

To determine if someone is at the location the online roster may be accessed around the clock, and staff are able to answer questions regarding paying bail and other procedures when you call  507-377-4683.

In addition to medical care and mental health supports there are many programs operating in the facility to provide education, recreation, exercise, health programs, and rehabilitation.

This includes AA/NA, anger management, art, community projects, cultural communications, documentary, drawing, Englis language, GED, gratitude, job skill, library access, money classes, nutrition, yoga, and many more.

Phones are also provided for both collect and prepaid calls, with family and friends able to provide money for phone calls through and while inmates are not able to receive incomign calls they are able to receive messages on the inmate voice mail system 507-391-9296.

For general use, money can be added online or by accessing the kiosk in the lobby, or through mail with regular inmate letters.

Mail can be sent to the inmate using the postal service at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007

... and it must have a full return address. An envelope may also include plain greeting cards and up to three photos that are not Polaroids or adult content.

Video visits are used for all visits, both onsite and remote, with lobby visits being available only Monday to Friday until 5pm, or online. Visiting hours are segregation 8:30am-9:45am, general population 8:30am-11:30am, 12:30pm-3:30pm, 3:30pm-4:45pm for isolated detainees, and 6:30pm-10:30pm.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Freeborn County Adult Detention Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Freeborn County Adult Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Freeborn County Adult Detention Center:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 507-377-4683.

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Directions / Map to the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Freeborn County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Freeborn County Adult Detention Center in Albert Lea, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 507-377-4683 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 507-377-4683 if needed.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Freeborn County.
  • Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Freeborn County, Minnesota, visit the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Freeborn County Adult Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

411 S Broadway Avenue
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-4683

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MONDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
TUESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
THURSDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FRIDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM


Freeborn County Adult Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 507-377-4683 for questions or appointments.

Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center?

Video session rates for Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Freeborn County Adult Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 507-377-4683 to ask any questions about this.

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center?

Per-minute call rates for Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007



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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007

Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007


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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Freeborn County Adult Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 507-377-4683 to ask any questions about this.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Freeborn County Adult Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for using a tablet 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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