Norman County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Norman 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 218-784-7114 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.

Norman County Jail Inmate Search

The Norman County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Norman 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 Norman County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,680 offenders.

The following charts of Norman 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 Norman 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 Norman 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 Norman 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.

How to handle bail after an arrest in Norman County

If someone has been booked at Norman County Jail in Ada, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 218-784-7114.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 218-784-7114 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Norman County.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in Norman County, Minnesota, visit the Norman County Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Norman County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Norman County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510
218-784-7114

• 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 218-784-7114 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 218-784-7114 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Norman County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Norman County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Norman County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Norman County Jail, and what can I send them?

Norman County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Norman County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Norman 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#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

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 Norman 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 Norman County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Norman County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

Norman County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Norman 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 Norman County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

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 Norman County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Norman County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Norman 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 Norman County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Norman 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 Norman County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Norman County?

Norman County County Jails

Norman County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Norman County?