The Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility is a 12-bed jail located in Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 218.749.7100.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility at 218.749.7100 for assistance.
Phone: 218.749.7100
Physical Address:
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Saint Louis County Jail Division
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, 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 218.749.7100 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.
Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility Inmate Search
The Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 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 St. Louis County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,020 offenders.
The following charts of St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility. 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 Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 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 218.749.7100.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility in Virginia 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 218.749.7100 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in St. Louis County, Minnesota, see the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility? What is the Schedule?
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
218.749.7100
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 218.749.7100 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 Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 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 Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 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 Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 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:
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
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 Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 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 Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility 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:
300 South 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218.749.7100 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in St. Louis County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding St. Louis County?
This facility, known as "Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility" is also known as Saint Louis County Jail Division, Virginia City Jail & Holding Facility, Minnesota, St. Louis.
