Winona County Detention Center

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Winona County Detention Center Information

The Winona County Detention Center is a 80-bed jail located in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 507-457-6503.

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 Winona County Detention Center at 507-457-6503 for assistance.

Phone: 507-457-6503

Physical Address:
203 West Third Street
Winona, MN 55987

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

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How Do You Find Someone in the Winona County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Winona County Detention 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 507-457-6503 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.

Winona County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Winona County Detention Center maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Winona County Detention 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 Winona County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.

The following charts of Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona County Detention Center

First populated by inmates in December of 2023, the new Winona County Detention Center has an advanced security system, uses 53 cells to create space for 80 beds, and provides detention services for all of the offenders arrested by Winona County. Both those facing felony charges and those facing misdemeanor charges will be detained at the Winona County Detention Center as they await their trial as well as those serving a short sentence.

If you think someone you know has been arrested and is at the facility, you can contact the office at 507-457-6503 and they will provide basic public information, and the status of all inmates is updated frequently online.

A work release and inmate worker program is in place, though inmates must be sentenced to that program and pass the safety checks. This allows inmates to have a job either onsite or off, which will both provide a purpose each day but also can allow them to earn money to support their families during incarceration.

Along with the basic needs of nutrition, hygiene, laundry, medical care, and mental health services, there are also several programs provided that assist in supporting personal growth and success after incarceration. Programs at this location include AA/NA, bible study, men's groups, women's groups, outreach sessions, financial literacy, decision making, peer support, GED and educational classes, and employment classes.

All the mail is delivered by the postal service and no other methods of delivery will be accepted, and mail is sent to the inmate at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

... and must be free of contraband.

Phones can be funded online and this will allow the inmate to call friends or family every day.

Visits occur three days of the week, and inmates may have two visits each day with all visits being 20 minutes in length. Visits are Tuesday 12pm-4pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, and Sunday 6pm-10pm.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Winona County Detention Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center 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 507-457-6503.

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Directions / Map to the Winona County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

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

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Winona County Detention Center in Winona 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 507-457-6503 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 Winona 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 Winona County, Minnesota, visit the Winona County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Winona County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

203 West Third Street
Winona, MN 55987
507-457-6503

  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 507-457-6503 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per day, not the same person.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 507-457-6503 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00PM - 10:00PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 12:00PM

Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 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 Winona County Detention Center?

Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Winona County Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Winona County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 507-457-6503 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Winona County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Winona County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Winona County Detention 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 Winona County Detention 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 #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987



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 Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention 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 #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Winona County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Winona County Detention 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 Winona County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987


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 Winona County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Winona County Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Winona County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winona County Detention Center
203 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 507-457-6503 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winona County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Winona County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Winona County Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

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.  
  • Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Winona County Detention Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Winona County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Winona County Detention Center 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 Winona County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 507-457-6503 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Winona County Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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This facility, known as "Winona County Detention Center" is also known as Winona County Jail, Winona County Jail , Winona County Jail , Minnesota, Winona.