Located in Le Center, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, the Le Sueur County Jail is a 80-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 507-357-8274.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Le Sueur County Jail at 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Phone: 507-357-8274
Physical Address:
435 E Derrynane Street
Le Center, MN 56057
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Le Sueur 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 507-357-8274 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.
Le Sueur County Jail Inmate Search
The Le Sueur County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.
The following charts of Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHaving a maximum capacity of 80 beds, the offenders who are arrested in Le Sueur County on either felony or misdemeanor charges will be booked and assessed at the Le Sueur County Jail while they are waiting for their court date, bail, or as they serve a relatively short sentence as the majority of inmates will leave the facility is less than one year.
There are a full range of services provided that begin with the booking process that ensures their information updated and added to the online look up, choose their housing assignment for their stay, and assess their medical and mental health needs. After an assessment is completed, all immediate needs will be met, and they will be provided with clothing and bedding, given all rules and regulations, and prepared for their first court date. Questions and concerns regarding an offender that is not included in the online look up can be directed to the staff at 507-357-8274.
The Le Sueur County Jail ensures that each inmate receives meals and care to improve their life and social skills, remain healthy, and get the mental health care they need. Exercise and recreation activities are both provided and contact with friends and family who are not incarcerated is encouraged and to support that mail, outgoing phone calls, and visits are provided regularly. Offenders are permitted to have some items from outside of the building including books and magazines, unopened board games, greeting cards, books, money orders or cash for their commissary account, photos that are printed on regular printer paper (appropriate content only), and stamps and envelopes.
Mail is sent to the jail directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Though incoming calls are not available, voicemail can be left for an inmate 507-216-4906, and they may purchase phone cards from their canteen account or friends and family may add money to the phone account online.
Visits are a half hour at a time, and onsite visits will be Monday 5:30pm-8:30pm, Thursday 1pm-4pm, and Saturday 1pm-4pm while remote visits may be accessed online and are available each day.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Le Sueur County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Le Sueur County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 507-357-8274.
Once someone is booked at Le Sueur County Jail in Le Center after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 507-357-8274 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, see the Le Sueur County Jail Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail? What is the Schedule?
435 E Derrynane Street
Le Center, MN 56057
507-357-8274
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-357-8274 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
DAY | TIMES |
MONDAY | 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Le Sueur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail?
To set up your Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
For inmates receiving mail in the Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Le Sueur County Jail
435 E Derrynane Street, Ste. 1100
Le Center, MN 56057
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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Le Sueur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Le Sueur County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Le Sueur County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Le Sueur County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Le Sueur County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Le Sueur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Le Sueur County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-357-8274 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Le Sueur County?
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