Crow Wing County Jail is a 276-bed jail located in Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 218-822-7050.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Crow Wing County Jail at 218-822-7050 for assistance.
Phone: 218-822-7050
Physical Address:
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Crow Wing County Jail
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Crow Wing County Jail
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Crow Wing 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 218-822-7050 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.
Crow Wing County Jail Inmate Search
The Crow Wing County Jail maintains an average of 276 offenders in custody on any given day. The Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,520 offenders.
The following charts of Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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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As a 78,000 square foot brick building, the Crow Wing County Jail has the capacity to hold 276 inmates throughout the 5 housing units.
The new building was opened in 2007 and has the most advanced security systems along with a gymnasium, a full medical unit for all the medical needs of the facility, laundry, a library, computer lab, a commercial staffed kitchen, a new booking area, and a master control center where officers can monitor all the cameras and open doors throughout the building.
Within the small community that is created with Crow Wing County Jail it is further divided into housing units that each have a common area with video visitation centers, phones, vending machines, recreational space, a classroom, and windows to provide natural lighting, television, and tables that are used for both games and meals.
The jail can be contacted at any time to answer questions at 218-822-7050, and it houses all of the offenders who are arrested throughout Crow Wing County and will also house those who are serving a sentence.
You can also leave a free voicemail for an inmate by calling 218-203-9544.
Both medical and dental care are provided for all inmates during their incarceration as well as mental health care.
It has also been shown that in jails that inmates have contact with their family and friends there is improved mental health for the inmates, and this cuts down on safety concerns for all inmates and staff, so there are several ways to remain in contact with an inmate.
Mail is accepted through the US Postal Service to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Crow Wing County Jail
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
... only if it has a complete return address and it must be free of all contraband and adult content. Softcover books, magazines, and newspapers are sent to the same address however they must be from the publisher directly and any subscription must be in the name of the inmate who is receiving them.
Inmates may also be provided with money for their canteen and other needs through the kiosk in the lobby at any time of day or night or online.
Phone cards may be provided for inmates through an online purchase and each inmate is provided with a mobile device so they may access phone calls, text messages, and communicate with their loved ones which can be funded online.
Visits are provided only to those who are approved in advance, and must be scheduled, with both being accessible online. Onsite visits are available in the lobby and can be accessed for up to 40 minutes each day Monday through Friday 8am-10:55am, 1pm-4:20pm, 6:30pm-9:55pm with offsite visits being up to 40 minutes each day with the hours being 6:45am-10:55am, 1pm-4:20pm, or 6:30pm-9:55pm.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Crow Wing County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Crow Wing County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 218-822-7050.
If someone has been booked at Crow Wing County Jail in Brainerd, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 218-822-7050.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, visit the Crow Wing County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Crow Wing County Jail? What is the Schedule?
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-822-7050
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
| MONDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| MONDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m.
Crow Wing County Jail 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:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Crow Wing County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Crow Wing County Jail 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 Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 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 Crow Wing County Jail?
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-822-7050
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
| MONDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| MONDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | 6:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 9:55 p.m.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crow Wing County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Crow Wing County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Crow Wing County Jail 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.
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 Crow Wing 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:
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
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 218-822-7050 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crow Wing County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Crow Wing County Jail?
To set up your Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Crow Wing County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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#
Crow Wing County Jail
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Crow Wing County Jail
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
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 Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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#
Crow Wing County Jail
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
For inmates receiving mail in the Crow Wing County Jail 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 Crow Wing County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Crow Wing County Jail
313 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
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 Crow Wing County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Crow Wing County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Crow Wing County Jail 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:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crow Wing County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Crow Wing County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-822-7050 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Crow Wing County?
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