The 25-bed Lake County Jail is open 24 hours a day for inmate inquiries at 218-834-8385.
Misdemeanor and felony arrestees from across the county are brought to this jail for booking and processing. Those who are held stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the resolution of their trial.
Search the roster using the inmate search tool to see if someone is in custody.
Inmates with a sentence of less than one year serve it here, while inmates with a longer sentence are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes how to search the jail roster, directions to the facility, and information on the visitation schedule, inmate accounts, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It helps to have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID ready when sending mail or messages. If it isn’t online, call Lake County Jail at 218-834-8385.
Phone: 218-834-8385
Physical Address:
613 3rd Ave.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lake 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 218-834-8385 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.
Lake County Jail Inmate Search
The Lake County Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lake 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 Lake County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,380 offenders.
The following charts of Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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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The 25-bed Lake County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lake 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 218-834-8385, 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 Lake 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 & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
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 #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
After arrest, individuals are processed at Lake County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Lake County Jail:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 218-834-8385.
If someone is taken to Lake County Jail in Two Harbors for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 218-834-8385.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Lake County, Minnesota, visit the Lake County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lake County Jail? What is the Schedule?
613 3rd Ave.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
218-834-8385
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 218-834-8385 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:30PM - 5:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Lake 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 Lake County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 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 Lake County Jail?
Video session rates for Lake 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 Lake County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lake County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lake County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Lake 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.
To set up your Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lake County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Lake County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lake 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 #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
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 Lake 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 Lake County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Lake County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
For inmates receiving mail in the Lake 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 Lake County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
613 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
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 Lake County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lake County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Lake County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Lake County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Lake 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
Lake 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lake County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Lake County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lake County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lake County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lake County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-834-8385 for further assistance.
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