Dodge County Sheriff

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Dodge County Sheriff Information

The Dodge County Sheriff is a 110 bed jail in the city of Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 507-635-6200, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 507-635-6200

Physical Address:
22 6th St. East
Mantorville, MN 55955

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o The Steele County Detention Center
2500 Alexander Street
Owatonna, MN 55060

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How Do You Find Someone in the Dodge County Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff, 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 507-635-6200 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.

Dodge County Sheriff Inmate Search

The Dodge County Sheriff maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dodge County Sheriff 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 Dodge County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,200 offenders.

The following charts of Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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.

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About the Dodge County Sheriff
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office serves a population of nearly 21,000 people in Dodge County, Minnesota, which includes six municipalities and 12 townships. The sheriff's office is led by Sheriff Scott Rose, who writes a regular column in local newspapers. The Dodge County Jail is a regional medium security jail with a capacity of around 189 inmates. The address for the Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota is 22 6th Street East, Mantorville, Minnesota, 55955. Their phone number is 507-635-6200. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota has different visitation hours depending on the source. According to, there is only one visitation hour per week, and only four individuals can access the Dodge County detention center at a time. States that visits can happen all week between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM. To schedule a visit, you can call the jail at 507-635-6200. Visiting the jail is free, but it should be scheduled in advance. It is recommended to follow the guidelines and dress code when visiting the jail. There is a Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota, which includes a 24-hour holding facility for inmates. In 2015, the Steele County jail held more Dodge County inmates than expected. The Dodge County Sheriff has written about issues such as racism and implicit bias in law enforcement agencies in the area. The Sheriff's Office has also posted job listings for Deputy Sheriff positions. In 2023, the Sheriff's Office was searching for a Huber inmate who walked away from a medical appointment. There is no information available on the current conditions of the Dodge County jail or any specific inmate issues. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota was established in 1855, making it one of the oldest sheriff's offices in the state. The current sheriff is Scott Rose, who is active on social media and has a background in music. However, there is no information in the search results that suggests any unique or distinguishing characteristics of the Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Dodge County Sheriff?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Dodge County Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 507-635-6200.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Dodge County Sheriff Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Dodge County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Dodge County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Dodge County Sheriff?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Dodge County and other Minnesota and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Dodge County Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Dodge County Sheriff Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Dodge County Sheriff
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Dodge County Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-635-6200 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Dodge Rice Goodhue Olmsted Steele Mower
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