Mahnomen County Jail
Mahnomen County Jail
Trying to locate an inmate? Call the 20-bed Mahnomen County Jail 24 hours a day at 218-935-2255.
When police in this county arrest someone for a misdemeanor or felony, they bring that person here for booking and processing. The person may then be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved, depending on the charges.
You can also search the facility’s roster online with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than a year do their time in this county. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the inmate services you’ll need most:
- Visiting hours and rules
- Putting money on an inmate’s account
- Sending letters
- Receiving phone calls and voicemail
- Email and text messaging
- Tablet rentals
- Posting bail
- Commissary
Write down the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you’ll likely need it. If it’s not online, call Mahnomen County Jail at 218-935-2255.
Inmate Services
Phone
218-935-2255Mailing address (personal mail)
Mahnomen County Jail
PO Box 440
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Mahnomen County Jail
PO Box 440
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Mahnomen 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 218-935-2255 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.
Mahnomen County Jail Inmate Search
The Mahnomen County Jail maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.
The following charts of Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen 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 lessThe 20-bed Mahnomen County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Mahnomen 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 218-935-2255, 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 Mahnomen 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
Mahnomen County Jail
PO Box 440
Mahnomen, MN 56557
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
Mahnomen County Jail
PO Box 440
Mahnomen, MN 56557
- Jail (Main): 218-935-2255
Booking process details at Mahnomen County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Mahnomen County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Mahnomen County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 218-935-2255.
How to post bail for a loved one in Mahnomen County
Once booked at Mahnomen County Jail in Mahnomen, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 218-935-2255.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 218-935-2255.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Mahnomen County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, visit the Mahnomen County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mahnomen County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Mahnomen County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
311 North Main Street
Mahnomen, MN 56557
218-935-2255
- 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 218-935-2255 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit 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 218-935-2255 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mahnomen County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Mahnomen County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mahnomen County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mahnomen County Jail?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Mahnomen County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Mahnomen County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - 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.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name
Mahnomen County Jail
PO Box 440
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 218-935-2255 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mahnomen County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mahnomen County Jail?
Collect Calls
- Almost every jail, including Mahnomen County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
- Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.
Direct Calls
- Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
- To find out about Mahnomen County Jail phone services, call 218-935-2255 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
- Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mahnomen County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Mahnomen County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mahnomen County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mahnomen County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Mahnomen County Jail
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Mahnomen County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - 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.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name
Mahnomen County Jail
PO Box 440
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 218-935-2255 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mahnomen County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mahnomen County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mahnomen County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-935-2255 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mahnomen County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Mahnomen County Jail" is also known as *INMATES ARE HOUSED IN NEIGHBORING COUNTY JAILS, CALL 218-935-2255 TO ASK WHICH JAIL THE INMATE IS HOUSED IN, *CLEARWATER COUNTY JAIL IS A FIRST CHOICE, Mahnomen County Jail , Mahnomen County Jail , Minnesota, Mahnomen.