The Lyon County Jail is a 87 bed jail in the city of Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 507-537-7666.
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 507-537-7666, 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 Lyon County Jail at 507-537-7666 to get it.
Phone: 507-537-7666
Physical Address:
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lyon 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 507-537-7666 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.
Lyon County Jail Inmate Search
The Lyon County Jail maintains an average of 87 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lyon 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 Lyon County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,740 offenders.
The following charts of Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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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With podular style housing, the Lyon County Jail can house up to 87 inmates for Lyon County, allowing those charged with both felonies and misdemeanors to remain in their own community as they wait for their trial, their sentence, or as they serve their sentence. Positive interactions are encouraged throughout the facility between inmates and staff alike.
To determine if someone is at the location the facility may be contacted directly at 507-537-7666 or there is an inmate listing online that provides status and charges. You can leave them a recorded message by calling 507-401-4560.
Once bail has been established it can be paid at the jail after business hours and 8am-4:30pm it can be paid in the Court Administrators office in the courthouse.
The Lyon County Jail also operates the work release program that allows inmates to maintain their employment, and the sentence to service.
Mail for inmates is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
... where it will be checked for contraband, the envelope will be checked for a return address, and there must not be any other markings on the envelope.
Inmates are unable to receive calls but they are able to receive messages on their messaging system, and can purchase prepaid phone cards through commissary or family and friends may set up their own calls and texts or phone time only.
To add money to the account of an inmate for commissary purchases there is both a kiosk that is located within the jail lobby as well as access online.
Each visit to an inmate will be first come first served without the need for appointments, and they will last 30 minutes. Two visits are permitted each day, and the times for Saturday Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are 8am-11am, 1pm-4pm.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 507-537-7666.
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.
Lyon County Jail 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail 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.
Bail may be posted by coming to the front lobby of the Jail after normal business hours. Between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30 bail is to be posted at the Court Administrator’s office on the 3rd floor of the courthouse. When posting bail at the Jail request to speak with the on duty Sergeant or Correctional Officer and they will then begin the process of paperwork. No personal checks will be accepted for bail purposes. You may also utilize a bail bondsman, if that is an option allowed by court order.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail? What is the Schedule?
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-7666
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-537-7666 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Lyon County Jail 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 Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 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 Lyon County Jail?
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 Lyon County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lyon County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail?
To set up your Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lyon 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 Lyon 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 #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
For inmates receiving mail in the Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
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 Lyon County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lyon County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyon County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lyon County Jail 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 Lyon County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-537-7666 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lyon County?
This facility, known as "Lyon County Jail" is also known as Lyon County Jail & Detention, Lyon County Jail & Detention , Lyon County Jail & Detention , Minnesota, Lyon.
