MURRAY COUNTY UTILIZES LYON COUNTY TO HOUSE ITS INMATES. To locate a person in Murray County, call the Murray County Sheriff's Office at: 507-836-6168 or call the Lyon County Jail at: 507-537-7666. 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 Murray County Jail at 507-537-7666 to get it.
Phone: 507-537-7666
Physical Address:
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Murray 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.
Murray County Jail Inmate Search
The Murray County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Murray 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 Murray County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,740 offenders.
The following charts of Murray 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 Murray 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 Murray 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 Murray 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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Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Murray County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Murray County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 507-537-7666.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Murray County Jail in Marshall for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 507-537-7666 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Murray County, Minnesota, see the Murray County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Murray County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Lyon County Jail
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 | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Murray 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 Murray County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Murray 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 Murray County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Murray 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 Murray County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Murray 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 Murray County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Murray 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 Murray 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:
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
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 Murray 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 Murray 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:
Lyon County Jail
611 West Main Street
Marshall, MN 56258
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Murray 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 Murray County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Murray 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 Murray County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Murray 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 Murray 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 Murray 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 City and County Jails in Murray County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Murray County?
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