Located in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, the Itasca County Jail is a 59-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 218-327-2875.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Itasca County Jail at 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
Phone: 218-327-2875
Physical Address:
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Itasca County Jail
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Itasca County Jail
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Itasca 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 218-327-2875 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.
Itasca County Jail Inmate Search
The Itasca County Jail maintains an average of 59 offenders in custody on any given day. The Itasca 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 Itasca County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,140 offenders.
The following charts of Itasca 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 Itasca 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 Itasca 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 Itasca 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 Itasca County Jail is one jail of a two jail system that includes both the main facility and the annex, providing for the needs of all offenders arrested in Itasca County, both felony and misdemeanor charges, throughout both their pretrial period and as they serve a sentence.
To meet the needs of each inmate there are several items provided including food, clothing, bedding, hygiene items, and programs such as AA, women’s groups, educational programs, and both medical and mental health needs as well as dental care.
Questions or concerns regarding an inmate or procedures can be addressed with the staff at 218-327-2875 while details on the status of an inmate and their bail or release dates is available online around the clock.
As the main jail, Itasca County Jail has a top capacity of 59 inmates and was completed in 1982, having been in full operation since.
Inmates are provided with time and access for phone calls as one of their privileges in the jail, and this can be paused or revoked due to behavior. An account can be created online by family or friends to enable and pay for the phone calls they receive, with no incoming calls permitted to the building. There is, however, access to a phone number to make calls to the facility and leave a voice mail for an inmate to 218-212-3210.
Canteen or commissary purchases are also available and can be added to, and inmates will be able to use those funds for postage paid envelopes, soft drinks, snacks, and hygiene accounts among other items.
Using those envelopes they are able to both send and receive mail, with all mail being addressed to the inmate at the facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Itasca County Jail
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
... where it will be first inspected for contraband.
Visits are available both onsite in the lobby or offsite via online access, and can be scheduled and accessed online but require 24 hour notice to be approved.
Onsite visits occur Tuesday 9am-11:30am, Thursday 1pm-4pm, and Sunday 1pm-4pm with 40 minutes being allowed each day, and offsite visits are also 40 minutes per day but are accessible every day of the week 9am-10:30am, 1pm-4pm, and 7pm-9pm.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Itasca County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Itasca County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Itasca County Jail at 218-327-2875.
After being arrested and booked into Itasca County Jail in Grand Rapids, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 218-327-2875 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Itasca County, Minnesota, visit the Itasca County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Itasca County Jail? What is the Schedule?
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
| DAY | HOURS | JAIL |
| TUE | 9:00-11:30AM | Main Jail & Annex |
| THU | 1:30-3:30PM | Main Jail |
| THU | 1:00-3:30PM | Annex |
| SUN | 1:30-3:30PM | Main Jail |
| SUN | 1:00-3:30PM | Annex |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00am – 10:30am 1:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| MONDAY | 9:00am – 10:30am 1:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| TUESDAY | 9:00am – 10:30am 1:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00am – 10:30am 1:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| THURSDAY | 9:00am – 10:30am 1:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| FRIDAY | 9:00am – 10:30am 1:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| SATURDAY | 9:00am – 10:30am 1:00pm – 4:00pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Itasca 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 Itasca County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Itasca 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 Itasca 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 Itasca County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 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 Itasca County Jail?
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Itasca County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Itasca County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Itasca 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Itasca County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Itasca County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Itasca County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Itasca County Jail?
To set up your Itasca 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 Itasca 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 Itasca County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Itasca County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Itasca 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 Itasca 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#
Itasca County Jail
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Itasca County Jail
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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 Itasca 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 Itasca 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#
Itasca County Jail
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
For inmates receiving mail in the Itasca 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 Itasca County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Itasca County Jail
108 NE 5th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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 Itasca County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Itasca County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Itasca 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Itasca County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Itasca County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Itasca County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Itasca County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Itasca County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Itasca County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Itasca County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Itasca County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Itasca County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Itasca County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Itasca County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-327-2875 for further assistance.
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