Wright County Jail
Wright County Jail
Anyone seeking inmate information can call the 288-bed Wright County Jail 24 hours a day at 763-684-2381.
This facility takes in adults arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges for booking and processing. Inmates stay in custody until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or until their trial is concluded, depending on the charges against them.
The inmate search tool displays the facility’s roster of people currently in custody.
Those convicted and sentenced to less than a year remain at the jail to serve their sentence. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes details on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary orders.
Get the inmate’s booking number or jail ID and keep it. You’ll need it for most correspondence. If it’s not online, Wright County Jail can provide it at 763-684-2381.
Inmate Services
Phone
763-684-2381Mailing address (personal mail)
Wright County Law Enforcement Center
3800 NE Braddock Ave.
Buffalo, MN 55313
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Wright County Law Enforcement Center
3800 NE Braddock Ave.
Buffalo, MN 55313
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wright 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 763-684-2381 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.
Wright County Jail Inmate Search
This is a complete list of the Wright County Weekly Booking Data, those who were arrested, and this is a list of the inmates who have court scheduled this week.
The Wright County Jail maintains an average of 288 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wright 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 Wright County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,780 offenders.
The following charts of Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright County Jail in Minnesota has a licensed capacity of 288 inmates, however the jail averages far fewer than that on a daily basis. In 2009, the 120,000 square foot jail was built to be able to handle up to 600 inmates as the need grows, but it may be decades before the need arises. The Wright County Jail is in very good shape for the growth to come.
Two different jail layouts were constructed: Direct supervision pods for non-violent, general population, and indirect supervision units for the more violent and harder to control inmates.
The address of the Wright County Jail in Minnesota is 3800 NE Braddock Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313. The contact number for the jail is 763-684-2381.
Staying at this jail is almost like having to stay at a cheap motel as they charge you for it: In February 2003, Wright County began charging $20 a day for inmate stays. In addition to the daily fee, they also charge a booking fee of $25 and for reimbursement of all medical costs incurred while in custody. And if you don't pay it goes on your credit file and gets turned over to a collection agency.
Inmate voicemail can be reached at 763-515-4160, but personal information or phone card numbers should not be left on the voicemail. The Wright County Jail in Minnesota has different visitation hours depending on the day of the week. On Monday through Friday, the visiting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the visiting hours are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, the visiting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the video visitation system.
You can search for inmates on the Wright County Jail Inmate Jail Roster. It provides mugshots, criminal charges and other relevant information. The Sheriff also provides a full accounting of all the people they have arrested in the previous thirty days, which also includes the reason for the arrest and their mugshot.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Wright County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 763-684-2381.
- Jail (day hours): 763-684-2381
- Jail (24 hours): 763-682-7653
- Sheriff: 763-682-7622
Steps involved in booking at Wright County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Wright County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Wright County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Wright County Jail at 763-684-2381.
How to pay bail in Wright County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Wright County Jail in Buffalo, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 763-684-2381 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 763-684-2381).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Wright County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Wright County, Minnesota, visit the Wright County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wright County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Wright County Jail VISITATION HOURS
3800 Braddock Ave. NE.
Buffalo, MN 55313
763-684-2381
Monday - Friday:
9:00 AM - 11:25 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:05 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 11:25 AM
** No visitation on major holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.
Wright 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, Wright 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 Wright County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Wright County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with your Wright 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 Wright County Jail.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Wright County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wright County Jail?
Wright 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, Wright 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 Wright County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wright County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Wright County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Wright County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Wright County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Minnesota, then Wright County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Wright County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Wright County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Wright County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wright County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wright County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Wright 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 Wright County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wright 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 Wright County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wright County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Wright County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Wright County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Items" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Wright County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Wright County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Minnesota, then Wright County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Wright County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Wright County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wright County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wright County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Wright 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 Wright County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wright County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Wright County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for using a tablet 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 Wright County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-684-2381 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Wright County?
Wright County County Jails
Wright County Juvenile Facilities
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wright County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Wright County Jail" is also known as Wright County Law Enforcement Center, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, Minnesota, Wright.