Wilkin County Jail

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Wilkin County Jail Information

The Wilkin County Jail is a 22-bed jail located in Breckenridge, Wilkin County, Minnesota. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 218-643-1205.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.

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

On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Wilkin County Jail at 218-643-1205 for assistance.

Phone: 218-643-1205

Physical Address:
515 Dacotah Avenue
Breckenridge, MN 56520

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520

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How Do You Find Someone in the Wilkin County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Wilkin 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 218-643-1205 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.

Wilkin County Jail Inmate Search

The Wilkin County Jail maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wilkin 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 Wilkin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,040 offenders.

The following charts of Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail

The 22-bed Wilkin County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wilkin County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

The one story concrete building the facility with the county sheriff.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 218-643-1205, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Wilkin County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visiting days and times can be found online. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also booked online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

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

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520

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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Wilkin County Jail?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Wilkin County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Wilkin County Jail typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 218-643-1205.

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

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Wilkin County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Wilkin County Jail in Breckenridge for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 218-643-1205 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Wilkin County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

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

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Inmate Visitation

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

Wilkin County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

515 Dacotah Avenue
Breckenridge, MN 56520
218-643-1205

  • 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 218-643-1205 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 218-643-1205 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 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 Wilkin County Jail?

Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wilkin 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
Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520


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 Wilkin County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Wilkin 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 Wilkin County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Minnesota, then choose Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Wilkin County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Wilkin County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Wilkin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520



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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkin County Jail
PO Box 30
Breckenridge MN 56520


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 Wilkin County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wilkin County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Wilkin County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Wilkin County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Wilkin County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Wilkin County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Wilkin County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Wilkin County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Wilkin County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Minnesota, then choose Wilkin County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Wilkin County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Wilkin County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Wilkin County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Wilkin County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

The Wilkin County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.

Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Wilkin County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

The Wilkin County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.

Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Wilkin County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Wilkin County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkin County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Wilkin 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 Wilkin County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-643-1205 for further assistance.

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