Houston County Jail

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Houston County Jail

Have a question about an inmate? The 12-bed Houston County Jail takes calls 24 hours a day at 507-725-3379.

People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought to this jail for booking and processing. If their charges require detention, they stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a trial resolves their case.

To see who is locked up here, use the inmate search tool.

Inmates who get less than a year serve it at this jail. Inmates who get more than a year go to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page shows you how to use the jail roster, get directions, and access inmate services, including visitation, account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for sending mail and messages. If you can’t find it online, call Houston County Jail at 507-725-3379.

Inmate Services

Phone: 507-725-3379

Physical Address:
 304 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Houston County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Houston 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 507-725-3379 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.

Houston County Jail Inmate Search

The Houston County Jail maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Houston 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 Houston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 240 offenders.

The following charts of Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail

The 12-bed Houston County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Houston 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 507-725-3379, 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 Houston 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
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

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
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Houston County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Houston 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 Houston County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

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 507-725-3379.

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

Paying bail for someone in custody in Houston County

Once someone is booked at Houston County Jail in Caledonia 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 507-725-3379 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 507-725-3379 with questions.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Houston County can help cover bail.
  • Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Houston County, Minnesota, see the Houston County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Houston County Jail ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

304 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921
507-725-3379

  • 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 507-725-3379 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 507-725-3379 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 5:15PM - 9:45PM
WEDNESDAY 5:15PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY 12:15PM - 4:15PM

Houston 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, Houston 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 Houston County

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

  • Register and create an account with your Houston 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 Houston County Jail.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Houston County inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.

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

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

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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 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 Houston County Jail?

Houston County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video 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, Houston 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To set up your Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Houston County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Houston 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
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921


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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Houston County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Houston 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 Houston County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Houston 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: Houston 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 Houston County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Houston 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 Houston 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.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Houston County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Houston County.

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-725-3379 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Houston Winneshiek Allamakee Fillmore Winona La Crosse Vernon
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