The Freeborn County Adult Detention Center is a 138 bed jail in the city of Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 507-377-4683.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
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 507-377-4683, 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center at 507-377-4683 to get it.
Phone: 507-377-4683
Physical Address:
411 S Broadway Avenue
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 507-377-4683 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.
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Freeborn County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 138 offenders in custody on any given day. The Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 Freeborn County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,760 offenders.
The following charts of Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Government Center is also the home of the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center where up to 138 offenders from Freeborn County who are facing misdemeanor or felony charges will remain as they wait for their trial, serve their sentence, or if they are in the ICE section.
This location uses direct supervision in two story housing pods that includes officers actively interacting with inmates in each housing pod for the safety of the inmates and staff. Direct supervision has been shown to improve safety and reduce violence and other incidents in the jail, along with setting an example for positive social interactions and relationship building.
To determine if someone is at the location the online roster may be accessed around the clock, and staff are able to answer questions regarding paying bail and other procedures when you call 507-377-4683.
In addition to medical care and mental health supports there are many programs operating in the facility to provide education, recreation, exercise, health programs, and rehabilitation.
This includes AA/NA, anger management, art, community projects, cultural communications, documentary, drawing, Englis language, GED, gratitude, job skill, library access, money classes, nutrition, yoga, and many more.
Phones are also provided for both collect and prepaid calls, with family and friends able to provide money for phone calls through and while inmates are not able to receive incomign calls they are able to receive messages on the inmate voice mail system 507-391-9296.
For general use, money can be added online or by accessing the kiosk in the lobby, or through mail with regular inmate letters.
Mail can be sent to the inmate using the postal service at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
... and it must have a full return address. An envelope may also include plain greeting cards and up to three photos that are not Polaroids or adult content.
Video visits are used for all visits, both onsite and remote, with lobby visits being available only Monday to Friday until 5pm, or online. Visiting hours are segregation 8:30am-9:45am, general population 8:30am-11:30am, 12:30pm-3:30pm, 3:30pm-4:45pm for isolated detainees, and 6:30pm-10:30pm.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 507-377-4683.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Freeborn County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Freeborn County and other Minnesota and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Freeborn County recognizes most types of bonds.
Freeborn County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Minnesota offers several types of pre-trial release including unconditional, conditional, or cash/surety bail.
Depending on the charge(s) bail may be set according to a bail schedule or at the discretion of the judge.
Bail is set at the defendant’s first court hearing, or arraignment. State law requires this hearing be scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, except for weekends or holidays.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
411 S Broadway Avenue
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-4683
Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| THURSDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center?
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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
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 507-377-4683 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center?
To set up your Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
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 Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
For inmates receiving mail in the Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center 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 the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
PO Box 170
Albert Lea MN 56007
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 507-377-4683 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Freeborn County Adult Detention 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 Freeborn County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-377-4683 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Freeborn County?
This facility, known as "Freeborn County Adult Detention Center" is also known as Freeborn County Jail & Detention, Freeborn County Jail & Detention , Freeborn County Jail & Detention , Minnesota, Freeborn.
