Mower County Jail
Mower County Jail
For inmate information, the 88-bed Mower County Jail can be reached at 507-437-9562 24 hours a day.
This facility conducts booking and processing for all misdemeanor and felony arrests in the county. Inmates whose charges require detention remain here until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held through the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool gives you access to the list of people currently in custody.
Those serving a sentence of less than one year serve it at this jail. Those with a sentence of a year or longer are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page gives you information about the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, mail an inmate, receive phone calls, use voicemail, send emails and texts, rent tablets, post bail, and purchase commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, as it’s commonly needed for mail. If you can’t locate it online, call Mower County Jail at 507-437-9562.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Mower 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 507-437-9562 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.
Mower County Jail Inmate Search
The Mower County Jail maintains an average of 88 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mower 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 Mower County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,760 offenders.
The following charts of Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower 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 concrete and glass Mower County Justice Center includes both the Mower County Sheriff’s Office and the 88-bed Mower County Jail. Both misdemeanor and felony offenders are housed at this location, and they will remain both during their wait for trial as well as during any short sentence that is shorter than a year.
Many programs are operated throughout the building including activity focused programs, reformative programs providing knowledge and skills, and reintegration programs that assist inmates in returning to their community. Each program is focused on providing inmates with tools they need to build a future that is successful and comfortable without a return to jail in the future.
A work release program is in place that allows approved and qualified inmates to maintain their outside employment or education while they are incarcerated by leaving the jail each day to work and returning at the end of their shift. Others may be sentenced to service and will be completing community service and other tasks for the county.
For any questions about the programs or inmates the staff can be contacted by phone at 507-437-9562 and an online roster shows the status of all inmates throughout the Mower County Jail.
Mail can be sent to inmates at the jail directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mower County Jail
201 2nd Avenue NE Suite #4
Austin, MN 55912
... and it will be checked there for contraband as well as a full return address, and it will then be provided to the inmate with any refused items being held for their release. Books, paperback only, and newspapers must be sent through the US Postal Service directly from the publisher and will not be accepted from an individual or residential return address.
Messages are able to be left for an inmate at 507-481-3131 but no direct incoming calls and staff will not pass on messagages.
Visiting hours are Wednesday and Friday 1pm-4pm and Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
- Jail (Main): 507-437-9562
Booking process details at Mower County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Mower 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 Mower 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 507-437-9562.
How to post bail for a loved one in Mower County
Once booked at Mower County Jail in Austin, 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 507-437-9562.
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 507-437-9562.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Mower 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 Mower County, Minnesota, visit the Mower County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mower County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Mower County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
201 2nd Avenue NE
Austin, MN 55912
507-437-9562
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list. Only immediate family + one non-family member can be on list.
- Call 507-437-9562 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- 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 507-437-9562 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY | 1 pm to 4 pm 6 pm to 8 pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 1 pm to 4 pm |
| THURSDAY | 1 pm to 4 pm 6 pm to 8 pm |
| FRIDAY | 1 pm to 4 pm |
Mower 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 Mower County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Mower County Jail?
Video session rates for Mower 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 Mower County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mower County Jail?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Mower 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 Mower 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 & Inmate ID#
Mower County Jail
201 2nd Avenue NE Suite #4
Austin, MN 55912
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 507-437-9562 to ask any questions about this.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Mower County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Mower 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 Mower 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: Mower 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 Mower County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Mower County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mower County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mower County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Mower 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 Mower County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Mower County Jail, and what can I send them?
Mower County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Mower County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Mower 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#
Mower County Jail
201 2nd Avenue NE Suite #4
Austin, MN 55912
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mower County Jail
201 2nd Avenue NE Suite #4
Austin, MN 55912
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 Mower 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 Mower County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Mower County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mower County Jail
201 2nd Avenue NE Suite #4
Austin, MN 55912
Mower County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Mower 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 Mower County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mower County Jail
201 2nd Avenue NE Suite #4
Austin, MN 55912
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 Mower County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mower County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Mower 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 Mower 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 & Inmate ID#
Mower County Jail
201 2nd Avenue NE Suite #4
Austin, MN 55912
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 507-437-9562 to ask any questions about this.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Mower County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Mower 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 Mower County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mower County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Mower 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 Mower County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Mower County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails 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 the option for sending secure messages.
- Select Mower County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Mower 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 Mower County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Mower County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Mower 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 Mower County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-437-9562 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mower County?
The Mower County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Mower County: Adams, Austin, Brownsdale, Dexter, Elkton, Grand Meadow, Le Roy, Lyle, Mapleview, Oakland, Racine, Rose Creek, Sargeant, Taopi and Waltham.