Waseca County Jail
Waseca County Jail
The 25-bed Waseca County Jail can be contacted at 507-835-0510 for inmate information at any time of day.
This is the county’s booking facility. Anyone arrested here on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought in for booking and processing, and may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial ends.
Use the inmate search tool to view a list of inmates currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their sentence in this county. Inmates sentenced to more are sent to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find the visitation schedule and policies, plus how to put money on an inmate’s account, send mail, take phone calls from an inmate, leave voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and buy commissary.
Keep the jail ID or booking number somewhere safe. It’s required for many communication services. If it’s not online, call Waseca County Jail at 507-835-0510.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Waseca 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 507-835-0510 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.
Waseca County Jail Inmate Search
The Waseca County Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Waseca 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 Waseca County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 500 offenders.
The following charts of Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca 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 lessThe 25-bed Waseca County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Waseca County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 507-835-0510, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Waseca County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Waseca County Jail
PO Box 226
Waseca, MN 56093
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 #
Waseca County Jail
122 3rd Avenue NW
Waseca, MN 56093
- Jail (Main): 507-835-0510
- Adult Probation: 507-835-0550
- Court: 507-835-0540
- Dispatch: 507-835-0500
- District Attorney: 507-835-0520
- Juvenile Probation: 507-835-0550
- Public Defender: 507-455-5887
- Sheriff: 507-835-0510
The booking process explained for Waseca County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Waseca County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Waseca County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 507-835-0510.
What are the bail options in Waseca County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Waseca County Jail in Waseca for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 507-835-0510 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 507-835-0510.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Waseca County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Waseca County, Minnesota, see the Waseca County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Waseca County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Waseca County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
Law Enforcement Center
122 Third Ave. N.W.
Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-0510
- 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 507-835-0510 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 507-835-0510 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM |
| THURSDAY | 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM |
Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Waseca County Jail?
Video session rates for Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Waseca County Jail?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Waseca County 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 Waseca County 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 #
Waseca County Jail
122 3rd Avenue NW
Waseca, MN 56093
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 507-835-0510 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waseca County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Waseca County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Waseca County Jail, and what can I send them?
Waseca County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Waseca County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Waseca 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Waseca County Jail
PO Box 226
Waseca, MN 56093
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Waseca County Jail
122 3rd Avenue NW
Waseca, MN 56093
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 Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Waseca County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Waseca County Jail
122 3rd Avenue NW
Waseca, MN 56093
Waseca County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Waseca County Jail
PO Box 226
Waseca, MN 56093
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 Waseca County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Waseca County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Waseca County 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 Waseca County 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 #
Waseca County Jail
122 3rd Avenue NW
Waseca, MN 56093
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 507-835-0510 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waseca County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Waseca County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Waseca County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Waseca 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 Waseca County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-835-0510 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Waseca County?
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