Dakota County Juvenile Detention

To search for an inmate in the Dakota County Juvenile Detention, 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 651-438-4970 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.

Dakota County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Dakota County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dakota County Juvenile Detention 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 Dakota County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,800 offenders.

The following charts of Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Dakota County Juvenile Detention Visitation Schedule
Call 651-438-4970 to schedule a visit at least 24 hours in advance.

Pod 1 and Pod 4
Saturday
9– 11 a.m.
Sunday
3–4 p.m.
Monday
6–7 a.m.
Monday
6:45–7:45 p.m.
Wednesday       
6–7 a.m.
Thursday
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Friday   
8–9 a.m.
 
Pod 2
Saturday
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Sunday
4–5p.m.
Tuesday
6–7 a.m.
Tuesday
7:45–8:45 p.m.
Wednesday       
10–11 a.m.
Wednesday
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Thursday
6–7 a.m.
Friday   
4:30–5:30 p.m.
 
Pod 3
Saturday
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Saturday
6:45–7:45 p.m.
Sunday
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Sunday
6:45–7:45 p.m.
Tuesday
6–7 a.m.
Tuesday
6:45–7:45 p.m.
Wednesday       
6:45–7:45 p.m.
Thursday            
6–7 a.m.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dakota County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dakota County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dakota County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

Dakota County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Dakota County Juvenile Detention 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 Dakota County Juvenile Detention 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:
1600 Highway 55 West
Hastings, MN 55033

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1600 Highway 55 West
Hastings, MN 55033

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 Dakota County Juvenile Detention 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 Dakota County Juvenile Detention 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:
1600 Highway 55 West
Hastings, MN 55033

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dakota County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dakota County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Dakota County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-438-4970 for further assistance.

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