Wilkin County Jail
Wilkin County Jail
The 22-bed Wilkin County Jail answers inmate information calls at 218-643-1205 24 hours a day.
This is where the county brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, some are bonded out or released on their own recognizance, and some are held until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to look through the roster of people who have been arrested and are still in custody.
After sentencing, those with less than a year to serve remain at the jail. Those with more than a year to serve are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers information on the visitation schedule and rules, depositing funds, mailing letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Always save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which you may need for mail. If it isn’t online, call Wilkin County Jail at 218-643-1205.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wilkin 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 218-643-1205 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.
Wilkin County Jail Inmate Search
The Wilkin County Jail maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wilkin 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 Wilkin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,040 offenders.
The following charts of Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 22-bed Wilkin County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wilkin 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.
The one story concrete building the facility with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 218-643-1205, 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 Wilkin 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.
Visiting days and times can be found online.
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 booked 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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520
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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520
- Jail (Main): 218-643-1205
- Inmate Voicemail Line: 218-517-5060
- Sheriff: 218-643-8544
What is the booking process for the Wilkin County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Wilkin County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Wilkin County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 218-643-1205.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Wilkin County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Wilkin County Jail in Breckenridge for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Wilkin County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 218-643-1205 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 218-643-1205.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Wilkin County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Wilkin County Minnesota, check out the Wilkin County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wilkin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Wilkin County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
515 Dacotah Avenue
Breckenridge, MN 56520
218-643-1205
- 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 218-643-1205 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 218-643-1205 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Wilkin County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Wilkin County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Wilkin County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Wilkin County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with your Wilkin County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
- Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Wilkin County Jail.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Wilkin County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Wilkin County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Wilkin County, visit our full page guide.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wilkin County Jail?
Wilkin County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Wilkin County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wilkin 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
Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520
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 Wilkin County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Wilkin County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Wilkin County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Minnesota, then choose Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Wilkin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wilkin County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Wilkin County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Wilkin County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Wilkin County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen.
- Register online, or log in if you already have an account with them. (Note: Chrome works best with this website)
- Services for Wilkin County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Minnesota, then Wilkin County Jail, then the inmate you wish to purchase a phone card or calling time for.
- Select the "Purchase Phone Card for an Inmate" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase the phone card for your inmate in Wilkin County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Wilkin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wilkin County Jail, and what can I send them?
Wilkin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Wilkin County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Wilkin 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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520
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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Wilkin County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520
Wilkin County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520
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 Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wilkin County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Wilkin County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Wilkin County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Wilkin County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Wilkin County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Wilkin County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Wilkin County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Wilkin County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Minnesota, then choose Wilkin County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Wilkin County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Wilkin County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Wilkin County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Wilkin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wilkin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
The Wilkin County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
- Viewing it on a device at the jail,
- Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
- Print it out, and/or
- Respond electronically.
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Wilkin County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
The Wilkin County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
- Viewing it on a device at the jail,
- Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
- Print it out, and/or
- Respond electronically.
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Wilkin County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wilkin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County County Jails
Wilkin County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wilkin County?
The Wilkin County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Wilkin County: Breckenridge, Campbell, Campbell Township, Foxhome, Nashua, Rothsay and Wolverton.