Anoka County Workhouse

To search for an inmate in the Anoka County Workhouse, 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 763-324-4860 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.

Anoka County Workhouse Inmate Search

The Anoka County Workhouse maintains an average of 240 offenders in custody on any given day. The Anoka County Workhouse 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 Anoka County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,280 offenders.

The following charts of Anoka 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 Anoka 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 Anoka 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 Anoka 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 Visit an Inmate in the Anoka County Workhouse? What is the Schedule?

Anoka County Workhouse ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
3300 4th Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
763-324-4860

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
• A maximum of 2 adults are allowed per an On-site video session. Children are anot counted towards the total.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Anoka County Workhouse REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Anoka County Workhouse 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, Anoka County Workhouse 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 Anoka County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Anoka County Workhouse inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Anoka County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Anoka County Workhouse.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Anoka County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Anoka County Workhouse 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 Anoka County, visit our full page guide. 

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 Anoka County Workhouse’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

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

Anoka County Workhouse ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
3300 4th Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
763-324-4860

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
• A maximum of 2 adults are allowed per an On-site video session. Children are anot counted towards the total.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Anoka County Workhouse REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anoka County Workhouse’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Anoka County Workhouse?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Anoka County Workhouse 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Anoka County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Anoka County Workhouse follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Minnesota, then Anoka County Workhouse, 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.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Anoka County Workhouse 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 Anoka County Workhouse, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Anoka County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anoka County Workhouse’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Anoka County Workhouse?

How Do Inmates in Anoka County Workhouse Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Anoka County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Anoka County Workhouse 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 Anoka 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 Anoka County Workhouse, 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 Anoka County.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Anoka 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 Anoka County Workhouse’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

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

Anoka County Workhouse Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Anoka County Workhouse allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Anoka County Workhouse 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 # if known
Anoka County Corrections Workhouse
2100 3rd Avenue
Suite C100
Anoka, MN 55303

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate # if known
Anoka County Corrections Workhouse
2100 3rd Avenue
Suite C100
Anoka, MN 55303

Newspapers
Newspapers NOT allowed.

Magazines
Magazines NOT allowed.

Books
The Anoka County Workhouse allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Anoka County Workhouse standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate # if known
Anoka County Corrections Workhouse
2100 3rd Avenue
Suite C100
Anoka, MN 55303

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anoka County Workhouse’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

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

Anoka County Workhouse uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

NOTE: Anoka County Workhouse 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 Anoka County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Anoka County Workhouse 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 Anoka County Workhouse, 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.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Anoka County Workhouse, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Anoka County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anoka County Workhouse’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Anoka County Workhouse using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Anoka County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Anoka County Workhouse follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Minnesota, then select Anoka County Workhouse, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Anoka County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Anoka County Workhouse, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Anoka County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anoka County Workhouse’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Anoka County Workhouse have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anoka County Workhouse’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 763-324-4860 for further assistance.

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