Yellow Medicine County Jail
Yellow Medicine County Jail
Trying to locate an inmate? Call the 68-bed Yellow Medicine County Jail 24 hours a day at 320-564-2130.
When police in this county arrest someone for a misdemeanor or felony, they bring that person here for booking and processing. The person may then be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved, depending on the charges.
You can also search the facility’s roster online with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than a year do their time in this county. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the inmate services you’ll need most:
- Visiting hours and rules
- Putting money on an inmate’s account
- Sending letters
- Receiving phone calls and voicemail
- Email and text messaging
- Tablet rentals
- Posting bail
- Commissary
Write down the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you’ll likely need it. If it’s not online, call Yellow Medicine County Jail at 320-564-2130.
Inmate Services
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To search for an inmate in the Yellow Medicine 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 320-564-2130 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.
Yellow Medicine County Jail Inmate Search
The Yellow Medicine County Jail maintains an average of 68 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,360 offenders.
The following charts of Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 68-bed Yellow Medicine County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Yellow Medicine 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 320-564-2130, 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 Yellow Medicine 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 #
Yellow Medicine County Jail
930 4th Street
Granite Falls, MN 56241
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 #
Yellow Medicine County Jail
930 4th Street
Granite Falls, MN 56241
- Jail (Main): 320-564-2130
- Inmate Voicemail Line: 320-313-2515
- Jail Administrator: 320-313-3049
- Sheriff: 320-564-2130
How does the booking process work at Yellow Medicine County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 320-564-2130.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Yellow Medicine County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Yellow Medicine County Jail in Granite Falls 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 320-564-2130 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: 320-564-2130).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, visit the Yellow Medicine County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Yellow Medicine County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Yellow Medicine County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
930 4th Street
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-564-2130
- 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 320-564-2130 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 320-564-2130 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:00PM - 5:30PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:00PM - 5:30PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:00PM - 5:30PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:00PM - 5:30PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:00PM - 5:30PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:00PM - 5:30PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:00PM - 5:30PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Yellow Medicine County Jail?
Video session rates for Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Yellow Medicine County Jail?
How to send money to inmates in the Yellow Medicine County Jail
Yellow Medicine County Jail uses jailpayments.com as a third party company for friends and families of inmates to send them money for commissary, phone calls and bail.
The cost to add money to the accounts of inmates ranges from $3.95 to send $20.00 to $12.95 to send up to $200.00.
For more information on sending money to an inmate using this online service, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Yellow Medicine County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Yellow Medicine County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Yellow Medicine County Jail uses jailpayments.com as a third party company for friends and families of inmates to send them money for commissary, phone calls and bail.
The cost to add money to the accounts of inmates ranges from $3.95 to send $20.00 to $12.95 to send up to $200.00.
How to send money to inmates in the Yellow Medicine County Jail
Yellow Medicine County Jail uses jailpayments.com as a third party company for friends and families of inmates to send them money for commissary, phone calls and bail.
The cost to add money to the accounts of inmates ranges from $3.95 to send $20.00 to $12.95 to send up to $200.00.
For more information on sending money to an inmate using this online service, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Yellow Medicine County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Yellow Medicine County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-564-2130 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Yellow Medicine County?
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