Swift County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Swift 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 320- 843‑3133 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.

Swift County Jail Inmate Search

The Swift County Jail maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Swift 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 Swift County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 300 offenders.

The following charts of Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift 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 post bail in Swift County?

If someone is taken to Swift County Jail in Benson for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 320- 843‑3133.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 320- 843‑3133.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Swift County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Swift County, Minnesota, visit the Swift County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Swift County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

301 14th Street N
Benson, MN 56215
320- 843‑3133

• 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 320- 843‑3133 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 320- 843‑3133 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Swift 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 Swift County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

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

Video session rates for Swift 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 Swift County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Swift County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

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

Per-minute call rates for Swift 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 Swift County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

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

Swift County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Swift 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:
Swift County Jail
301 14th Street Suite 4
Benson, MN 56215

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Swift County Jail
301 14th Street Suite 4
Benson, MN 56215

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

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Swift County Jail
301 14th Street Suite 4
Benson, MN 56215

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Swift 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 Swift County Jail:
Swift County Jail
301 14th Street Suite 4
Benson, MN 56215

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 Swift County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Swift 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 Swift County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Swift County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Swift 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 Swift County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Swift 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.
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• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Swift County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Swift 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 Swift County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320- 843‑3133 for further assistance.

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