Isanti County Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Isanti County

Isanti County Jail

For information about an inmate, call the 112-bed Isanti County Jail at 763-689-2397. The line is answered 24 hours a day.

This facility is responsible for the booking and processing of everyone arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony. Depending on the charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial reaches a conclusion.

The facility’s roster is searchable through the inmate search tool.

Sentences of under one year are served here. Anything longer is served in the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides:

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you may need it for mail and other communication. If it isn’t online, call Isanti County Jail at 763-689-2397.

Phone: 763-689-2397

Physical Address:
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Isanti County Jail
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Isanti County Jail
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Isanti County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Isanti 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 763-689-2397 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.

Isanti County Jail Inmate Search

The Isanti County Jail maintains an average of 112 offenders in custody on any given day. The Isanti 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 Isanti County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,760 offenders.

The following charts of Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail

Backing onto the Government Center and the school bus yard, the Isanti County Jail is the main jail for Isanti County and holds both those on misdemeanor and felony charges as they wait for their trial and as they serve short sentences only, with a top capacity of 112.

Inmates may also be housed for other counties when they are at capacity and this income helps to fund the programs within the jail and return funding to the county.

Food service is a combination of professional supervisors and inmate workers to provide meals for all of the inmates in the jail, and all cells are doubles with a mirror, sink and toilet, and a table.

Many programs are offered to support self-improvement and personal growth for all detainees, including educational, substance use, and religious programs.

You can leave an inmate voicemail by calling 612-474-3810.

Visits are provided Wednesday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-1:30pm, and Saturday 1pm-8:30pm with 20 minute visits. To schedule a visit, the Isanti County Jail is contacted directly by phone by calling 763-689-2397.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Isanti County Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail at 763-689-2397.

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

How to pay bail in Isanti County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Isanti County Jail in Cambridge, 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 763-689-2397 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: 763-689-2397).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Isanti 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 Isanti County, Minnesota, visit the Isanti County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Isanti County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008
763-691-2456

  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call Monday through Thursday at 763-691-2456 to schedule a visit. Inmates must have an initial Court appearance to have a visit scheduled.
  • Visits are every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 763-689-2397 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
WEDNESDAY 10AM-4PM
FRIDAY 10AM-1:30PM
SATURDAY 1PM-8:30PM

Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 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 Isanti County Jail?

Video session rates for Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Isanti County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - 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 and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Isanti County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Isanti County Jail
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Isanti County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Isanti County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Isanti County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Minnesota, then choose Isanti County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Isanti County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
  • If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Isanti County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Isanti County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Isanti County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To set up your Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Isanti County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Isanti County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Isanti County Jail
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Isanti County Jail
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008



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


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Isanti County Jail
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Isanti County Jail
509 18th Avenue SW
Cambridge, MN 55008


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 Isanti County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Isanti County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Isanti County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Isanti County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Isanti County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Isanti County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Isanti County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Minnesota, then choose Isanti County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Isanti County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Isanti County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Isanti County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Isanti County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Isanti County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Isanti 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 Isanti County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-689-2397 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Isanti County

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

Isanti County County Jails
Isanti County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Isanti Pine Kanabec Mille Lacs Chisago Anoka Sherburne
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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Isanti County

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