Nicollet County Jail

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Nicollet County Jail Information

Nicollet County Jail is a 34-bed jail located in St. Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 507-931-1570.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Nicollet County Jail at 507-931-1570 for assistance.

Phone: 507-931-1570

Physical Address:
501 S. Minnesota Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082

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How Do You Find Someone in the Nicollet County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Nicollet 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 507-931-1570 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.

Nicollet County Jail Inmate Search

The Nicollet County Jail maintains an average of 34 offenders in custody on any given day. The Nicollet 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 Nicollet County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 680 offenders.

The following charts of Nicollet 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 Nicollet 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 Nicollet 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 Nicollet 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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About the Nicollet County Jail

Located right in town near the hospital and government building, the Nicollet County Jail is operated by the Nicollet County sheriff’s office and provides housing and detention for all offenders arrested on misdemeanor or felony charges as they wait for their trial or serve their sentence.

Built in 1984, the jail has a top capacity of 34 inmates, male and female, and provide work release for qualified offenders.

To determine the status of an inmate the location can be contacted directly at 507-931-1570 or the online lookup can be used.

A library is provided for recreational use, phones are available for outgoing calls, accesses to commissary orders is available each week, and contact with loved ones who are not incarcerated is encouraged.

All of the medical and mental health needs of inmates are provided for, as are healthy meals, recreational activities, and social interactions.

Mail can be sent to inmates through the US Postal Service to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082

... and it must have a full return address to be accepted and will be checked for contraband.

Phone time can be purchased by inmates or for them online, or they will be able to make collect calls.

Visits are 20 minutes in length and inmates may have up to 2 visits each day, with approved visiting times being Tuesday 6-7:30pm, Thursday 8-11am, and Saturday 1-4:30pm. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Nicollet County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Nicollet County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Nicollet County Jail includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 507-931-1570.

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Directions / Map to the Nicollet County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Nicollet County

If someone has been booked at Nicollet County Jail in St. Peter, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 507-931-1570.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Nicollet County.
  • Property within Nicollet County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Nicollet County, Minnesota, visit the Nicollet County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Nicollet County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Nicollet County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

501 S. Minnesota Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-931-1570

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
TUESDAY 6:00PM - 7:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM


Nicollet County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 507-931-1570 for questions or appointments.

Nicollet 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 Nicollet County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Nicollet County Jail?

Nicollet 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 Nicollet County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Nicollet County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Nicollet County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Nicollet County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Nicollet County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Nicollet County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Nicollet County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Minnesota, then choose Nicollet County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Nicollet County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Nicollet County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Nicollet County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Nicollet County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nicollet County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Nicollet County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Nicollet County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Nicollet 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 Nicollet 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 Nicollet County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Nicollet County Jail, and what can I send them?

Nicollet County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Nicollet 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 Nicollet 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#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Nicollet County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Nicollet County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082

Nicollet County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Nicollet 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.

Envelopes
The Nicollet County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Nicollet County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Nicollet County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Nicollet County Jail
P.O. Box 117
St. Peter, MN 56082

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nicollet County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Nicollet 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 Nicollet County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Nicollet County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Nicollet County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

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.  
  • Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Nicollet County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Nicollet 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 Nicollet 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 Nicollet County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Nicollet County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Nicollet 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 tablets 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 Nicollet County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-931-1570 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Nicollet County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Nicollet County?

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