Inmate information is just a phone call away. The 87-bed Lyon County Jail can be reached 24 hours a day at 507-537-7666.
This jail handles booking and processing for everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges. Detained inmates remain in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete.
The inmate search tool shows everyone currently in custody here.
Sentences under a year are served at this jail. Sentences over a year are served in the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on searching the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. It will make mail and other contact much easier. If it’s not online, call Lyon County Jail at 507-537-7666.
Phone: 507-537-7666
Physical Address:
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lyon 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 507-537-7666 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.
Lyon County Jail Inmate Search
The Lyon County Jail maintains an average of 87 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lyon 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 Lyon County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,740 offenders.
The following charts of Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 less
With podular style housing, the Lyon County Jail can house up to 87 inmates for Lyon County, allowing those charged with both felonies and misdemeanors to remain in their own community as they wait for their trial, their sentence, or as they serve their sentence. Positive interactions are encouraged throughout the facility between inmates and staff alike.
To determine if someone is at the location the facility may be contacted directly at 507-537-7666 or there is an inmate listing online that provides status and charges. You can leave them a recorded message by calling 507-401-4560.
Once bail has been established it can be paid at the jail after business hours and 8am-4:30pm it can be paid in the Court Administrators office in the courthouse.
The Lyon County Jail also operates the work release program that allows inmates to maintain their employment, and the sentence to service.
Mail for inmates is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
... where it will be checked for contraband, the envelope will be checked for a return address, and there must not be any other markings on the envelope.
Inmates are unable to receive calls but they are able to receive messages on their messaging system, and can purchase prepaid phone cards through commissary or family and friends may set up their own calls and texts or phone time only.
To add money to the account of an inmate for commissary purchases there is both a kiosk that is located within the jail lobby as well as access online.
Each visit to an inmate will be first come first served without the need for appointments, and they will last 30 minutes. Two visits are permitted each day, and the times for Saturday Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are 8am-11am, 1pm-4pm.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Lyon County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Lyon County Jail:
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 507-537-7666.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Lyon County Jail in Marshall for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Lyon County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 507-537-7666 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Lyon County Minnesota, check out the Lyon County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail? What is the Schedule?
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-7666
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-537-7666 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail?
Video session rates for Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Lyon 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lyon County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lyon County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Lyon County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lyon 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 #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Lyon County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
For inmates receiving mail in the Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
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 Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Lyon 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lyon County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lyon County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Do Inmates in the Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lyon County?
This facility, known as "Lyon County Jail" is also known as Lyon County Jail & Detention, Lyon County Jail & Detention , Lyon County Jail & Detention , Minnesota, Lyon.
