The Cook County Law Enforcement Center is a 24-bed jail located in Grand Marais, Cook County, Minnesota. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 218-387-3030.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Cook County Law Enforcement Center at 218-387-3030 for assistance.
Phone: 218-387-3030
Physical Address:
143 Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center, 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 218-387-3030 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.
Cook County Law Enforcement Center Inmate Search
The Cook County Law Enforcement Center maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 Cook County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,860 offenders.
The following charts of Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook 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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The 24-bed Cook County Law Enforcement Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Cook 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 218-387-3030, 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
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 #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 218-387-3030.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Cook County Law Enforcement Center in Grand Marais 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 218-387-3030 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Cook County, Minnesota, visit the Cook County Law Enforcement Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center? What is the Schedule?
143 Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-3030
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 218-387-3030 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center?
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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center?
To set up your Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
For inmates receiving mail in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cook County Law Enforcement Center
143 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais MN 55604
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Cook County Law Enforcement Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Cook County Law Enforcement Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Cook County Law Enforcement Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Cook County Law Enforcement Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Cook County Law Enforcement Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Cook County Law Enforcement Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cook County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Cook County Law Enforcement Center 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 Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-387-3030 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Cook County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cook County?
This facility, known as "Cook County Law Enforcement Center" is also known as Cook County Jail Law Enforcement Center, Cook County Jail Law Enforcement Center, Minnesota, Cook.
