The Benton County Jail is a 102 bed jail in the city of Foley, Benton County, Minnesota. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 320-968-8180.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 320-968-8180, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Benton County Jail at 320-968-8180 to get it.
Phone: 320-968-8180
Physical Address:
Benton County Jail
615 Hwy 23 East
Foley, MN 56329
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Benton 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 320-968-8180 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.
Benton County Jail Inmate Search
The Benton County Jail maintains an average of 102 offenders in custody on any given day. The Benton 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 Benton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,840 offenders.
The following charts of Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton 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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Housing up to 102 inmates who are facing either misdemeanor or felony charges after being arrested in Benton County, the Benton County Jail provides all care and control of inmates and ensures they have access to all available services throughout their wait for trial or a short sentence lasting under 12 months.
As well as the care of inmates, which includes meals, mail, visits, recreation, exercise, education, mental health care, and others, they also manage the court security and the transportation of all inmates when they need it.
To schedule a visit or ask questions about visitation, bail, and status of an inmate the staff can be contacted directly at 320-968-8180 and online access is provided for determining the status of an inmate including their charges and bail amounts.
All visits must be scheduled at least one full day in advance and will take place on Tuesday 7pm-10pm, Thursday 1pm-4pm, and Saturday 8:30am-11:30am.
It is also possible to add money to the account of an inmate so they can access commissary purchases.
Letters and cards are able to be sent through the post office to the facility directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
... and they will have time and supplies to respond, though each piece of mail will be checked for contraband.
While inmates cannot accept incoming calls, they are able to make outgoing calls and can accept voice messages.
To leave them a message call: 320-818-0338. When the system answers enter the first 3 letters of the inmate’s last name. You will then have 20 seconds to leave a message for this inmate.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Benton County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 320-968-8180.
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.
Benton County Jail Booking Roster
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 Benton 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.
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 Benton 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.
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.
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.
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 Benton County Jail 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.
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.
Yes, Benton County recognizes most types of bonds.
Benton County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Minnesota offers several types of pre-trial release including unconditional, conditional, or cash/surety bail.
Depending on the charge(s) bail may be set according to a bail schedule or at the discretion of the judge.
Bail is set at the defendant’s first court hearing, or arraignment. State law requires this hearing be scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, except for weekends or holidays.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Benton County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Benton County Jail
615 Hwy 23 East
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-8180
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 320-968-8180 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY | 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM |
Benton 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. The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?
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 Benton County Jail 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
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
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 320-968-8180 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?
To set up your Benton County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Benton 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 Benton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Benton County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Benton County Jail 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 Benton County Jail 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 #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
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
The Benton County Jail 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Benton County Jail 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Benton County Jail, and what can I purchase?
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 Benton County Jail 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
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Benton County Jail
P.O. Box 159
Foley, MN 56329
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 320-968-8180 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Benton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Benton County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Benton 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 Benton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Benton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Benton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-968-8180 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Benton County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Benton County?
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