The Meeker County Detention Center is a 69 bed jail in the city of Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 320-693-5415.
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 320-693-5415, 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 Meeker County Detention Center at 320-693-5415 to get it.
Phone: 320-693-5415
Physical Address:
326 N. Ramsey Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Meeker County 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 320-693-5415 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.
Meeker County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Meeker County Detention Center maintains an average of 69 offenders in custody on any given day. The Meeker County 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 Meeker County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,380 offenders.
The following charts of Meeker 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 Meeker 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 Meeker 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 Meeker 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 lessThe large, white Meeker County Law Enforcement Center includes the Courthouse on the front with rows of windows, a fenced outdoor area, a middle section with slotted windows lining the side for the 69-bed Meeker County Detention Center, and a larger two story section at the back with the local police department and the sheriff’s office. It is at the Meeker County Detention Center that all offenders arrested by either law enforcement organization in the Meeker County will be housed as they await trial or serve a sentence that is no longer than a year, whether the charges are misdemeanor of felony related.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Meeker County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Staff work to maintain an atmosphere to encourage positive behavior, support reintegration upon release, and a safe environment for growth. One of the programs that is operated at this jail to assist in reintegration is the Huber or work release program. There are a set of guidelines that must be met for enrollment to the program, including having a job already and reliable transportation to and from work each day. It is necessary to be approved and meet with the program director at least 5 days before the sentence begins, and only work release inmate are able to have additional clothing and items needed for their job. They are able to leave the campus during their work shift and return after, being tracked during the time they are out.
Other programs provide guidance on locating jobs and housing after incarceration. Full care of inmates falls to the staff including the meal services providing health meals, medical staff providing medical care and treatment, and mental health professionals providing mental health treatments. It is also encouraged that inmates find ways to remain in contact with their family members and their friends, to improve their mental health and ease the stress of the incarceration on the family as well.
Mail is one of the ways in which communication is provided, and the US Postal Service delivers and picks up mail each weekday except holidays, with all mail being checked for contraband both when entering and leaving.
Address the envelope to the inmate at the facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
... and ensure to include the return address.
While inmates are unable to receive incoming calls in the housing units, there is a number that can be called and a message left that they can access from the phones: 320-434-1240.
Phones themselves are available for outgoing calls, and this jail also uses a tablet system that provides access to phone calls, messaging system, and video visitation with one online account. Visits to the jail can be scheduled in advance and must be scheduled 24 hours or more before the visit is to occur. Visiting times on Tuesday are 9am-11m, 1pm-3:15pm, Thursdays are 9am-11am, 1pm-3:15pm,7pm-9pm, and Saturday 9am-11am and 1pm-3:15pm.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Meeker County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 320-693-5415.
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.
Meeker County 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 Meeker 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 Meeker 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 Meeker County 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, Meeker County recognizes most types of bonds.
Meeker 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Meeker County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
326 N. Ramsey Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355
320-693-5415
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 320-693-5415 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
DAY | TIMES |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM. - 11:00AM. 1:00PM - 3:15PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM. - 11:00AM 1:00PM. - 3:15PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM. - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:15PM |
Meeker County 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 Meeker County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 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 Meeker County 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 Meeker County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Meeker County 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 Meeker County 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 #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
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 320-693-5415 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meeker County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Meeker County Detention Center?
To set up your Meeker 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 Meeker 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 Meeker County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Meeker County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Meeker County 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 Meeker County 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 #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
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 Meeker County 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 Meeker County 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 #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meeker County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Meeker County 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 Meeker County 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 #
c/o Meeker County Jail
326 N Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, MN 55355
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 320-693-5415 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meeker County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Meeker County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Meeker 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 Meeker 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 Meeker County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Meeker County 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 Meeker County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 320-693-5415 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Meeker County?
This facility, known as "Meeker County Detention Center" is also known as Meeker County Jail & Detention, Meeker County Jail & Detention , Meeker County Jail & Detention , Minnesota, Meeker.