Otter Tail Jail

To search for an inmate in the Otter Tail 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 218-998-8556 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.

Otter Tail Jail Inmate Search

The Otter Tail Jail maintains an average of 111 offenders in custody on any given day. The Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,820 offenders.

The following charts of Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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 do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Otter Tail County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Otter Tail Jail in Fergus Falls 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 Otter Tail 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 218-998-8556 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 218-998-8556.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Otter Tail County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Otter Tail County Minnesota, check out the Otter Tail Jail Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Otter Tail Jail? What is the Schedule?

Otter Tail Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

416 S. Mill St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-8556

• 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 218-998-8556 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 218-998-8556 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

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

Video session rates for Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Otter Tail Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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#
Otter Tail County Jail
416 S. Mill St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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 218-998-8556 to ask any questions about this.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Otter Tail County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Otter Tail Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Minnesota, then Otter Tail 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: Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Otter Tail County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otter Tail Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Otter Tail Jail?

Per-minute call rates for Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Otter Tail 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.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Otter Tail Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

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

Otter Tail Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Otter Tail 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#
Otter Tail County Jail
416 S. Mill St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Otter Tail County Jail
416 S. Mill St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Otter Tail Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Otter Tail County Jail
416 S. Mill St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Otter Tail Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Otter Tail County Jail
416 S. Mill St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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 Otter Tail Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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#
Otter Tail County Jail
416 S. Mill St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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 218-998-8556 to ask any questions about this.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Otter Tail County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Otter Tail Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Otter Tail Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-998-8556 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Otter Tail County?

Otter Tail County County Jails

Otter Tail County Juvenile Facilities

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