Roseau County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Roseau County bail and bond: the detention center, Room 20, and cash-only bail
Adults arrested in Roseau County are held at the Roseau County Detention Center, also called the county jail, at 604 5th Avenue SW in Roseau. Check Roseau County Inmate Search to see whether your person is in custody and what bail the judge set. A listing for the jail shows a 24-hour line at 218-463-1421. Courthouse bail payments go through Room 20 and take cash only.
Is my nephew at the Roseau County Detention Center?
Search his name on Roseau County Inmate Search. The county also posts its own roster. New bookings can lag by an hour or more. If he is still missing after that, phone the jail line listed at 218-463-1421 and ask whether he was moved to another county or released.
Where do I pay bail in Roseau, and what does it have to be?
For a Roseau County warrant, or a person in custody whose bail is already set, pay at Court Administration, Room 20, Roseau County Court House, 606 5th Avenue SW. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the county page says cash only. At other times, bail is posted at the jail. Out-of-county bails are posted at the jail as well.
What do I do on a Saturday night?
Go to the detention center, 604 5th Avenue SW, and ask staff to post the bail there. Call 218-463-1421 first. Cash is the only form the county page lists for the courthouse window, so bring the exact amount in cash, and ask the jail whether it takes anything else after hours. Get a receipt.
Will money in the jail kiosk get her out?
No. The kiosk in the jail lobby, and the online canteen site, add to a person's account for calls and video visits. That is not bail. Money orders and cashier's checks sent by mail go to the inmate's account too, and the county asks that you not mail cash.
How soon will a Roseau County judge hear the case?
Within 36 hours of arrest, if the person is still in custody, leaving out the day of arrest, Sundays and holidays. Saturdays count. The judge may then keep the bail, change it, or release the person on conditions. Court Administrator Pamala Shaw's office, 218-463-2541, can give the hearing date.
How big is the Roseau jail, and can it hold youth?
State inspectors approved 52 beds in 2025. The jail may hold a delinquent juvenile for up to 24 hours, not counting weekends and holidays, under a rural exception. A listing elsewhere gives a figure of 68 beds, which does not match the state record. For a child's placement, call the court at 218-463-2541.
What is bail on a typical Roseau County charge?
Minnesota has no statewide bail chart, and I found no Roseau County chart, so no amounts are printed here. A judge sets the number. For misdemeanors, state law caps cash bail at double the highest cash fine for the offense. The figure for your person should appear on Roseau County Inmate Search.
Can he be freed with no money at all?
The court's starting point is release on a promise to appear or an unsecured bond. Money is used when the judge finds that is not enough to protect people or make sure he returns. The judge may also give choices, such as one sum with no conditions or a smaller sum with conditions.
Can a bondsman post in Roseau County?
The county says a bail bond agent may be used in place of cash. Agents must be licensed by Minnesota Commerce and approved by the state court office. Their fee follows the surety's filed rate, never under $100. I found no percentage ceiling, so ask for the fee and collateral terms in writing.
Does a house or land work for bail here?
Court rules allow "other security," but they do not say where the land must be. Ask the Room 20 staff at 218-463-2541 what the judge accepts, which forms are filed, and how long it takes before you pay for a title search.
What if Roseau or Warroad police made the arrest?
Ask the officer for the report number and the agency name. Then look for the booking on Roseau County Inmate Search. People held on city arrests in the county are brought to the detention center, but call 218-463-1421 if the search shows nothing.
Where is a Roseau County teenager held?
The Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center, based in Bemidji, runs a six-bed home at 303 Fourth Avenue in Roseau, according to a 2021 state inspection. I could not confirm that your child would be placed there. Ask the court at 218-463-2541 where the youth is, and when the detention hearing is set.
How do I ask for a public defender in Roseau County?
Tell the judge at the first appearance, or apply early on the state public defender page. A judge checks income. The district public defender then assigns a lawyer. Call 218-463-2541 for the court's forms.
What if he does not come to court?
Skipping court puts the bond at risk and can lead to a warrant for his arrest. The bondsman hears about it and can try to return him. A quick call to a lawyer helps.
Do we get the cash back from Room 20?
Cash bail belongs to the defendant, even if you paid. The court holds it until the case ends, may subtract a fine or restitution, and pays the rest to the defendant or a person he names in writing.
How can I spot a fake Roseau bail call?
Gift cards, crypto and money apps are red flags. Bondsmen may not call jail phones or put money on an inmate account. Dial the courthouse or jail numbers on this page yourself.
What should I carry to Room 20?
Bring the exact cash amount, a photo ID, and the person's full name and case number if you have one. Since only cash is listed there, bring no checks. If the window is closed, the jail posts bail at other times. Ask staff to write the receipt with the case number.
Can a misdemeanor in Roseau County end with a citation?
Often. Officers are told to cite and release misdemeanor suspects unless holding them prevents harm, more crime, or a missed court date. A prosecutor or judge may also order a citation release. If the 36-hour deadline passes without a judge, a misdemeanor suspect must be released on a citation. Ask Room 20 before you pay.
Roseau County bail contacts
- Jail
- Roseau County Detention Center, 604 5th Avenue SW, Roseau, MN 56751; listed line 218-463-1421
- Bond guide
- Jail bail and bond guide
- Custody lookup
- Roseau County Inmate Search
- Bail window
- Court Administration, Room 20, Roseau County Court House, 606 5th Avenue SW; 218-463-2541; Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; cash only
- Public defense
- Ask at first appearance; court line 218-463-2541
- Youth
- Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center, Bemidji; Roseau home at 303 Fourth Avenue; confirm placement with the court
Payment rules and hours here come from county pages that can change. Confirm with Room 20 or the jail before you hand over cash.
How do Bail Bonds work at Roseau County Jail
Once the bail is set, it can be paid at the Court Administration Office, located in the Roseau County Court House, 606 5th Ave SW, Room 20. The bail must be cash only and can be paid at the Court Administration Office, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00am to 4:30 pm. On other days and times, bail may be posted at the jail.
Out-of-county bails must be posted at the Roseau County Detention Center. If you decide to use a bond company, remember that the percentage paid to them will not be returned to you even if you show to court. The bond company must be on an approved list.
Roseau County Jail
Address:
604 5th AV SW
Roseau, MN 56751
Phone:
218-463-1421
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Roseau County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Roseau County?
Who can set bail in Roseau County?
When is bail set in Roseau County Minnesota?
Does Roseau County have bail?
Yes, Roseau County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Roseau County?
Roseau County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Minnesota offers several types of pre-trial release including unconditional, conditional, or cash/surety bail.
Who can set bail in Roseau County?
Depending on the charge(s) bail may be set according to a bail schedule or at the discretion of the judge.
When is bail set in Roseau County Minnesota?
Bail is set at the defendant’s first court hearing, or arraignment. State law requires this hearing be scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, except for weekends or holidays.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Roseau County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Roseau County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Roseau County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Roseau County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Roseau County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Roseau County have bail?
Yes, Roseau County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Roseau County?
Roseau County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Minnesota offers several types of pre-trial release including unconditional, conditional, or cash/surety bail.
Who can set bail in Roseau County?
Depending on the charge(s) bail may be set according to a bail schedule or at the discretion of the judge.
When is bail set in Minnesota?
Bail is set at the defendant’s first court hearing, or arraignment. State law requires this hearing be scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, except for weekends or holidays.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Roseau County Minnesota?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Roseau County Minnesota, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Minnesota could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Roseau County Minnesota?
Yes, Roseau County does offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Roseau County Jail for more information about the jails in Roseau County.
What options are there to pay bail in Roseau County Minnesota?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Roseau County Jail for more information about posting bail in Roseau County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Minnesota?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Roseau County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Minnesota?
The Roseau County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.