The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is a 200 bed jail in the city of Crookston, Polk County, Minnesota. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 218-470-8100.
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 218-470-8100, 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 Northwest Regional Corrections Center at 218-470-8100 to get it.
Phone: 218-470-8100
Physical Address:
816 Marin Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Northwest Regional Corrections 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 218-470-8100 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.
Northwest Regional Corrections Center Inmate Search
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Northwest Regional Corrections 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 Polk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,000 offenders.
The following charts of Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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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All offenders from Polk County will be transported to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center which is part of the Tri County Corrections and provides housing for all inmates, both felony and misdemeanor, for the county as they wait for trial,and as they serve their sentence.
The capacity for the Northwest Regional Corrections Center is 200, with 3 housing units that are 60 beds, and one special management unit. It uses direct supervision where officers are found within the housing units interacting with them each day, sharing positive social interactions and providing a connection with them.
An online roster is maintained and updated regularly for the information of friends or family who may be looking for their loved one, this will include their arrest date and mug shot, as well as basic information such as charges and bail and the staff are able to answer questions on procedures by phone when you call 218-470-8100.
Programs are in place that all inmates are able to access to assist in rehabilitation and provide education, skills, and tools for rejoining their community. Adult Basic Education and GED testing ensure that all inmates leave with a basic education, while anger management and coping skills provide tools for maintaining relationships as well as maintaining employment.
Decision Points has a focus on positive decision making, while domestic violence education and healthy relationships focus on creating healthy relationships of all types.
While the facility provides medical and mental health care, there is also an attempt to maintain contact between inmates and their friends and family to improve their mental health, which also improves the safety of the jail.
Inmates are able to have money and prescription medication brought to the lobby, and those in the work release or sentence to service programs are able to have work clothing and shoes dropped off, up to three changes of clothing which will be kept in their locker.
Money can be added in the lobby or online and it will allow inmates to purchase commissary items and other needs.
Phone calls are also available every day, and money can be added to this account through the online portal or they may purchase phone cards from their commissary.
To send and receive messages there is another online account that can be accessed and will permit for money to be added to the account and messages to be sent to and from inmates.
Visits may be onsite or remote, with no onsite visits occurring on weekends or holidays, but Monday through Friday they are available 8am-9am, 9:40am-10:40am, and 1pm-4pm. Schedule visits at least one full day in advance by accessing the online account which is also where you will be able to engage in remote visits between 7am and 9pm every day, while onsite visits are at the kiosk in the lobby.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Northwest Regional Corrections Center, call the jail’s booking line at 218-470-8100.
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.
Northwest Regional Corrections 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Northwest Regional Corrections 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, Polk County recognizes most types of bonds.
Polk 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.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center? What is the Schedule?
816 Marin Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
218-470-8100
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| MONDAY | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Northwest Regional Corrections Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Northwest Regional Corrections Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 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 Northwest Regional Corrections Center?
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Northwest Regional Corrections Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Northwest Regional Corrections Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Northwest Regional Corrections Center 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 Northwest Regional Corrections Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Polk County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Polk County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Polk County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Northwest Regional Corrections 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 Northwest Regional Corrections 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#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
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 Northwest Regional Corrections 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 Northwest Regional Corrections 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#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
For inmates receiving mail in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center 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 Northwest Regional Corrections Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northwest Regional Corrections Center
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110
Crookston, MN 56716
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 Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Northwest Regional Corrections Center 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 Northwest Regional Corrections Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Northwest Regional Corrections Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Polk County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
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Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Polk County inmate, do the following:
Northwest Regional Corrections Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Polk County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Polk County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Polk County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Northwest Regional Corrections Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Polk County follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all Polk County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Regional Corrections Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-470-8100 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Polk County?
