Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility
Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility
You can call the 12-bed Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 24 hours a day for inmate information at 218.749.7100.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility at 218.749.7100 for assistance.
Inmate Services
Phone
218.749.7100Mailing address (personal mail)
Saint Louis County Jail Division
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, 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 218.749.7100 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.
Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility Inmate Search
The Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 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 St. Louis County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,020 offenders.
The following charts of St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 lessHow is booking conducted at Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 218.749.7100.
How to post bail for someone arrested in St. Louis County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility in Virginia, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 218.749.7100 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 218.749.7100 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in St. Louis County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in St. Louis County, Minnesota, visit the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility? What is the Schedule?
Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
218.749.7100
- 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 218.749.7100 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 218.749.7100 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County County Jails
St. Louis County City Jails
St. Louis County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding St. Louis County?
This facility, known as "Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility" is also known as Saint Louis County Jail Division, Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, Minnesota, St. Louis.