Le Sueur County Jail
Le Sueur County Jail
For inmate information at any time, call the 80-bed Le Sueur County Jail at 507-357-8274.
Arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony? You will be brought to this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, you may be held until you are bonded out, released on your own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until your trial is concluded.
To see who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time here, and those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If it isn’t online, call Le Sueur County Jail at 507-357-8274.
Inmate Services
Phone
507-357-8274Mailing address (personal mail)
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Le Sueur 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 507-357-8274 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.
Le Sueur County Jail Inmate Search
The Le Sueur County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.
The following charts of Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHaving a maximum capacity of 80 beds, the offenders who are arrested in Le Sueur County on either felony or misdemeanor charges will be booked and assessed at the Le Sueur County Jail while they are waiting for their court date, bail, or as they serve a relatively short sentence as the majority of inmates will leave the facility is less than one year.
There are a full range of services provided that begin with the booking process that ensures their information updated and added to the online look up, choose their housing assignment for their stay, and assess their medical and mental health needs. After an assessment is completed, all immediate needs will be met, and they will be provided with clothing and bedding, given all rules and regulations, and prepared for their first court date. Questions and concerns regarding an offender that is not included in the online look up can be directed to the staff at 507-357-8274.
The Le Sueur County Jail ensures that each inmate receives meals and care to improve their life and social skills, remain healthy, and get the mental health care they need. Exercise and recreation activities are both provided and contact with friends and family who are not incarcerated is encouraged and to support that mail, outgoing phone calls, and visits are provided regularly. Offenders are permitted to have some items from outside of the building including books and magazines, unopened board games, greeting cards, books, money orders or cash for their commissary account, photos that are printed on regular printer paper (appropriate content only), and stamps and envelopes.
Mail is sent to the jail directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Though incoming calls are not available, voicemail can be left for an inmate 507-216-4906, and they may purchase phone cards from their canteen account or friends and family may add money to the phone account online.
Visits are a half hour at a time, and onsite visits will be Monday 5:30pm-8:30pm, Thursday 1pm-4pm, and Saturday 1pm-4pm while remote visits may be accessed online and are available each day.
- Jail (Main): 507-357-8274
- Adult Probation: 507-419-5000
- County Prosecutor - Attorney: 507-357-2278
- Dispatch: 507-357-4440
- Drug Court: 507-720-8067
- Juvenile Probation: 507-357-8238
- Sheriff: 507-357-8557
What happens during booking at Le Sueur County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 507-357-8274.
How do you post bail in Le Sueur County?
If someone is taken to Le Sueur County Jail in Le Center 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 507-357-8274.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 507-357-8274.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Le Sueur County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, visit the Le Sueur County Jail Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Le Sueur County Jail ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
435 E Derrynane Street
Le Center, MN 56057
507-357-8274
- 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 507-357-8274 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 VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-357-8274 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Le Sueur 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, Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Le Sueur County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with your Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Le Sueur County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail?
Le Sueur 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, Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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: Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Le Sueur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Le Sueur County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Le Sueur County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail, and what can I send them?
Le Sueur County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Le Sueur County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Le Sueur 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 #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Le Sueur County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Le Sueur County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Le Sueur 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: Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Le Sueur County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Le Sueur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Le Sueur County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
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