Norman County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Norman County

Norman County Jail Information

Located in Ada, Norman County, Minnesota, the Norman County Jail is a 18-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 218-784-7114.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Norman County Jail at 218-784-7114 for help.

Phone: 218-784-7114

Physical Address:
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Norman County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Norman 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 218-784-7114 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.

Norman County Jail Inmate Search

The Norman County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Norman 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 Norman County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,360 offenders.

The following charts of Norman 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 Norman 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 Norman 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 Norman 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 less
About the Norman County Jail

The 18-bed Norman County Jail is a 72-hour holding facility that sends offenders to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in the city of Crookston, in Polk County if they have to stay incarcerted for a longer period. 

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Norman County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Norman County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Norman County Jail typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 218-784-7114.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Directions / Map to the Norman County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Norman County

Once booked at Norman County Jail in Ada, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 218-784-7114.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Norman County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Norman County, Minnesota, visit the Norman County Jail Bail Information Page.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Visitation

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

Norman County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510
218-784-7114

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 218-784-7114 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 218-784-7114 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 Norman County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Norman County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Mailing an Inmate

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

Norman County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Norman 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 Norman 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#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510



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 Norman 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Norman 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#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510

Norman County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Norman 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 Norman County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Norman County Jail
15 2nd Avenue East
Ada, MN 56510


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 Norman County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Norman 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 Norman County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Norman 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 Norman County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Norman 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 Norman County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-784-7114 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Are there photos of the Norman County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Norman County

What are the other City and County Jails in Norman County?

Norman County County Jails
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Other Jails Nearby

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

Norman Polk Mahnomen Becker Clay Cass Traill
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Search for an Inmate in Norman County

This facility, known as "Norman County Jail" is also known as Norman County Jail , Norman County Jail , Minnesota, Norman.