Benton County Jail

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Benton County Jail Information

Benton County Jail is a 102-bed jail in Foley, Benton County, Minnesota. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 320-968-8180.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Benton County Jail at 320-968-8180 for assistance.

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

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How Do You Find Someone in the Benton County Jail?

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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About the Benton County Jail

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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Benton County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Benton County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Benton County Jail include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Benton County Jail at 320-968-8180.

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Directions / Map to the Benton County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Benton County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Benton County Jail in Foley for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 320-968-8180.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Benton County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Benton County, Minnesota, visit the Benton County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Benton County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Benton County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Benton County Jail
615 Hwy 23 East
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-8180

  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 320-968-8180 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 320-968-8180 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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Remote Video Visitation

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

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 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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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at 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

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

  • Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

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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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Benton County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Benton County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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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Mailing an Inmate

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

Benton County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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 AmazonBarnes & 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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Inmate Commissary

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at 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

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

  • Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

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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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Benton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Benton 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.  
  • Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Benton County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

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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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Benton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

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 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. 
  • 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 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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