Wabasha County Jail
Wabasha County Jail
You can call the 40-bed Wabasha County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 651-560-1004.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 651-560-1004, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Wabasha County Jail at 651-560-1004 to get it.
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To search for an inmate in the Wabasha 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 651-560-1004 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.
Wabasha County Jail Inmate Search
The Wabasha County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wabasha 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 Wabasha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 lessFound in the same complex as the Wabasha County Sheriff, Police Department, and Juvenile Justice in the Criminal Justice Center, the 40-bed Wabasha County Jail houses all offenders of either misdemeanor or felony charges who are arrested in the county as they await their trial or serve a short sentence, with inmates remaining less than one year.
An online jail roster is updated every day and provides a list of current inmates and their charges and bail, as well as access to the listing of recently released inmates. For questions about paying bail, visits, or to share concerns on the health or safety of an inmate, the jail may be contacted by calling them at 651-560-1004.
The Wabasha County Jail uses video conference calls for court appointments and hearings, mental health assessments, some treatments, evaluations ordered through the court, and legal calls. There are two separate locations for these to take place and once all of the booked appointments have taken place there is a first come first served policy for these locations.
Medical, mental health, and other supports are provided, medication is distributed according to prescriptions every day, healthy meals are provided for all three meals each day, access is provided to recreation activities and exercise, as well as other activities, transportation to any additional medical or other care required, and chances for growing both life and social skills.
Mail arrives at the jail every weekday through USPS and return mail will be collected at that time. Both arriving mail and that leaving the building will be checked for contraband, and it must be correctly addressed with a full return address as well.
Access is also provided to telephones within the housing units at any time that is not lockdown. These allow for increased opportunities to communicate with friends and family and can be funded with calling cards and allow for both incoming and outgoing text messages as well.
While incoming calls are not available, there is a message line to reach and leave a voice message for an inmate 507-328-0809.
To add money to the account of an inmate that may be used for not only phone calls and messages but also to order commissary items and pay any fees for additional services or other needs, money orders may be sent through the mail, there is a kiosk located within the lobby of the jail, and online access is provided.
A work release program is operated at the jail as well and it provides the opportunity for employed inmates to continue to attend their scheduled shifts, and to continue earning the income that comes with it. Additional items including clothing are permitted for work release inmates so they will be able to perform their job correctly.
A list of visitors that an inmate is willing to or wants to see will be created and they may add up to 5 adults to the list. These are the people who will be able to visit for up to 20 minutes at a time, up to 3 visitors per day, and children of the inmate are able to visit with an approved adult regardless of their inclusion on the official list. Visits are first come first served and are not scheduled in advance. Visits are available every morning from 10am until 12pm, and weekends offer afternoon visits 1pm-4pm while weekdays are 3pm-5pm, and evening visits are available from 6:30pm to 9pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
- Jail (Main): 651-560-1004
- Inmate Message Line: 507-328-0809
- Sheriff: 651-565-3361
How does the booking process work at Wabasha County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Wabasha County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Wabasha County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 651-560-1004.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Wabasha County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Wabasha County Jail in Wabasha for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 651-560-1004 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 651-560-1004).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Wabasha County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Wabasha County, Minnesota, visit the Wabasha County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Wabasha County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
651-560-1004
Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance
- You must sign a Visitation Contract with the jail.
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| MONDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. no evening visits |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. no evening visits |
| SATURDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Wabasha County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 651-560-1004 for questions or appointments.
Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail?
Video session rates for Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Wabasha County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - 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 and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Wabasha County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Wabasha County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Wabasha County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Wabasha County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Minnesota, then choose Wabasha County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Wabasha County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Wabasha County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Wabasha County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Wabasha 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.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wabasha County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wabasha County?
This facility, known as "Wabasha County Jail" is also known as Wabasha County Jail , Wabasha County Jail , Minnesota, Wabasha.
The Wabasha County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Wabasha County: Bellechester, Elgin, Hammond, Kellogg, Lake City, Mazeppa, Millville, Minnesota City, Pepin, Plainview, Reads Landing, Wabasha and Zumbro Falls.