Wabasha County Jail is a 40-bed jail based in the city of Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 651-560-1004.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Wabasha County Jail at 651-560-1004 for help.
Phone: 651-560-1004
Physical Address:
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wabasha 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 651-560-1004 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.
Wabasha County Jail Inmate Search
The Wabasha County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wabasha 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 Wabasha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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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Found in the same complex as the Wabasha County Sheriff, Police Department, and Juvenile Justice in the Criminal Justice Center, the 40-bed Wabasha County Jail houses all offenders of either misdemeanor or felony charges who are arrested in the county as they await their trial or serve a short sentence, with inmates remaining less than one year.
An online jail roster is updated every day and provides a list of current inmates and their charges and bail, as well as access to the listing of recently released inmates. For questions about paying bail, visits, or to share concerns on the health or safety of an inmate, the jail may be contacted by calling them at 651-560-1004.
The Wabasha County Jail uses video conference calls for court appointments and hearings, mental health assessments, some treatments, evaluations ordered through the court, and legal calls. There are two separate locations for these to take place and once all of the booked appointments have taken place there is a first come first served policy for these locations.
Medical, mental health, and other supports are provided, medication is distributed according to prescriptions every day, healthy meals are provided for all three meals each day, access is provided to recreation activities and exercise, as well as other activities, transportation to any additional medical or other care required, and chances for growing both life and social skills.
Mail arrives at the jail every weekday through USPS and return mail will be collected at that time. Both arriving mail and that leaving the building will be checked for contraband, and it must be correctly addressed with a full return address as well.
Access is also provided to telephones within the housing units at any time that is not lockdown. These allow for increased opportunities to communicate with friends and family and can be funded with calling cards and allow for both incoming and outgoing text messages as well.
While incoming calls are not available, there is a message line to reach and leave a voice message for an inmate 507-328-0809.
To add money to the account of an inmate that may be used for not only phone calls and messages but also to order commissary items and pay any fees for additional services or other needs, money orders may be sent through the mail, there is a kiosk located within the lobby of the jail, and online access is provided.
A work release program is operated at the jail as well and it provides the opportunity for employed inmates to continue to attend their scheduled shifts, and to continue earning the income that comes with it. Additional items including clothing are permitted for work release inmates so they will be able to perform their job correctly.
A list of visitors that an inmate is willing to or wants to see will be created and they may add up to 5 adults to the list. These are the people who will be able to visit for up to 20 minutes at a time, up to 3 visitors per day, and children of the inmate are able to visit with an approved adult regardless of their inclusion on the official list. Visits are first come first served and are not scheduled in advance. Visits are available every morning from 10am until 12pm, and weekends offer afternoon visits 1pm-4pm while weekdays are 3pm-5pm, and evening visits are available from 6:30pm to 9pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
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#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
After arrest, individuals are processed at Wabasha County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Wabasha County Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 651-560-1004.
If someone is taken to Wabasha County Jail in Wabasha for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 651-560-1004.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Wabasha County, Minnesota, visit the Wabasha County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail? What is the Schedule?
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
651-560-1004
Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| MONDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. no evening visits |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. no evening visits |
| SATURDAY | 10:00 a.m. - Noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance
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 |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 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 Wabasha County Jail?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabasha County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail?
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
Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Wabasha County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Wabasha County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Wabasha County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail?
To set up your Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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#
Wabasha County Jail
848 17th Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabasha County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wabasha County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Wabasha 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Wabasha County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabasha County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 651-560-1004 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wabasha County?
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