DODGE COUNTY ACCUSED ARE HOUSED AT THE STEELE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. To find a person arrested in Dodge County, you can call the Dodge County Sherifff at 507-635-6200 OR call the Steele County Detention Center at 507-446-7000, or 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 507-446-7000, 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 Dodge County Sheriff at 507-446-7000 to get it.
Phone: 507-446-7000
Physical Address:
Steele County Detention Center
2500 Alexander Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o The Steele County Detention Center
2500 Alexander Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff, 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 507-446-7000 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.
Dodge County Sheriff Inmate Search
The Dodge County Sheriff maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Dodge County Sheriff 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 Dodge County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,080 offenders.
The following charts of Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Dodge County Sheriff 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 Dodge County Sheriff 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 507-446-7000.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Dodge County Sheriff in Owatonna 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 507-446-7000 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 Dodge County, Minnesota, visit the Dodge County Sheriff Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff? What is the Schedule?
Steele County Detention Center
2500 Alexander Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-446-7000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-446-7000 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 |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 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 Dodge County Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dodge County Sheriff 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 Dodge County Sheriff 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:
Steele County Detention Center
2500 Alexander Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Steele County Detention Center
2500 Alexander Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
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 Dodge County Sheriff 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 Dodge County Sheriff 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:
Steele County Detention Center
2500 Alexander Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dodge County Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Dodge County Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-446-7000 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Dodge County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dodge County?
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