Winona County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Winona County Detention Center, 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 507-457-6503 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.

Winona County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Winona County Detention Center maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.

The following charts of Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona 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 pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Winona County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Winona County Detention Center in Winona 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 Winona 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 507-457-6503 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 507-457-6503.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Winona 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 Winona County Minnesota, check out the Winona County Detention Center Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Winona County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

203 West Third Street
Winona, MN 55987
507-457-6503

• Visits are 20 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Call 507-457-6503 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per day, not the same person.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-457-6503 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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

Video session rates for Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Winona County Detention Center

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 Winona County Detention Center 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 #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

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 507-457-6503 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center?

Per-minute call rates for Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Winona 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 Winona County Detention Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Winona 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Winona County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Winona County Detention Center 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 #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

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 Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Winona County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Winona County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

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 Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Winona County Detention Center

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 Winona County Detention Center 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 #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

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 507-457-6503 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winona County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Winona 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 Winona County Detention Center, 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 Winona 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Winona County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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