The Redwood County Jail is connected to the Redwood County Law Enforcement Center, which houses the Redwood County Sherriff’s Department and the Redwood County Courthouse.  The jail is in the city of Redwood Falls, Minnesota.  The jail has a housing capacity of 21 adult inmates and holds both pre-trial detainees and post-conviction inmates sentenced within the county’s jurisdiction.  It is managed by the Redwood County Sheriff’s Department.  The current Jail Administrator is Deputy Inspector Jim Hildebrandt.

Redwood County was established February 6, 1862 and was named for the Redwood River.  The county is located in the southwest portion of the state of Minnesota, has a total of 882 square miles, and is comprised of mostly rural land devoted largely to growing corn and soybeans.  The 2010 census recorded the population of the county as 16,059 people.  The county seat is located in the city of Redwood Falls.

Redwood Falls is located along the Redwood River near its confluence with the Minnesota River in the northeast portion of Redwood County.  The city is located about 116 miles west (and slightly south) of Minneapolis, and about 128 miles northeast of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The city had a reported 2010 census population of 5,254 people.  The community is rich with frontier and Native American history, and is known as the ‘Scenic City,’ partly due to the Alexander Ramsey Park, the largest municipal park in the State of Minnesota.  It also hosts the annual Farmfest in August, which showcases the latest technological advancements in the farming industry.

The Redwood County jail offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and religious services to its inmates.  It is the inmate’s responsibility to sign up for and to attend these programs.

If you are concerned about an inmate’s health or mental status, call the Redwood County Jail’s main number (507-637-1313) and ask to speak with the Jailer.

If you feel your family member or friend has been the victim of sexual abuse or harassment by another inmate or an employee, contractor or volunteer of the Redwood County Jail, contact any of the following to report the incident:

Redwood County Sheriff's Office: 507-637-4036
Redwood County Jail: 507-637-1313
New Horizons Crisis Center, 24-Hour Hotline: 800-881-7493
Safe Avenues 24-Hour Hotline: 800-792-4210

If you have concerns about Redwood County Jail staff that include any allegations of criminal activity or employee misconduct, call the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office at 507-637-4036 and ask to speak with a supervisor.

Redwood County Physical Address:

Redwood County Jail and Redwood County Law Enforcement Center
303 East 3^rd Street
Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Redwood County Courthouse
250 South Jefferson Street
Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Jail Mailing Address:

Redwood County Jail
P.O. Box 47
Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Redwood County Phone Numbers:

Redwood County Jail: 507-637-1313
Redwood County Sheriff’s Office:  507-637-4036
Redwood County Court Administrator’s Office:  507-637-4047

Inmate Telephone Privileges:

Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls.  Inmates have access to phones in their housing areas for outgoing phone calls between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.  Phone calls must be collect calls or pre-paid phone calls (using a telephone card PIN).  Jail phone calls are monitored and may be recorded.  Any attempt to call transfer or conference call will result in the call being disconnected.  Telephone services are considered a privilege for the inmates, and may be suspended due to disciplinary actions or security concerns.

Friends and family of inmates can set up a collect call account or purchase prepaid phone cards for inmates by visiting the Reliance Telephone website or by calling Reliance’s Customer Service at 1-800-896-3201 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central time.  An account must be created and payment made before calls can be debited from either a telephone card or a collect call account.  Reliance accepts many forms of payment and transaction fees are charged for account deposits.  Minimum funding amounts may be required, depending on the account type you select.

Phone cards from Reliance are available in denominations of $10, $20, $50 and $100.  Once you have selected a card, created an account and deposited funds, you will be provided with a unique PIN (personal identification number) for the card, which you will then need to provide to the inmate.  It is highly recommended that you write down or print the PIN once it is displayed, as the vendor states that they cannot provide you with the PIN once you have concluded your transaction.  It is also highly recommended that you provide the PIN information to the inmate in a secure way to avoid the PIN number being misappropriated by another inmate.  The inmate will use the PIN when making calls from the jail’s telephones and call fees are automatically subtracted from the phone card balance.  Inmates can call any telephone number using a prepaid phone card.  Once the funds on a card have been depleted, a new telephone card must be purchased for the inmate; a new unique PIN number will be issued with each card.

Inmates can also purchase telephone cards through the Redwood County Jail commissary provided they have adequate funds in their Inmate Account.

By establishing a collect call account, the inmate is not required to keep track of a PIN number and call fees are automatically deducted from the account.  Only one phone number is attached to each collect call account, but multiple accounts can be linked together to make payment more convenient.  The receiving party still has to verbally accept the call from the inmate and only calls made to the phone number listed on the account are charged.

If you want to block calls from inmates of the Redwood County Jail, contact either Reliance Telephone at 1-800-896-3201 or the jail at 507-637-1313.

Texting Service

Reliance Telephone also offers a texting service for inmates.  An account must be established with Reliance and funds deposited for this service.  An iPod is rented for the inmate to send and receive text messages, at the cost of $4/month.  Texts are billed at the rate of $0.09 each.  Visit the Reliance Telephone website or call 1-800-896-3201 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central time to establish an account.

Inmate Mail:

Inmates may receive mail through the U.S. Postal Service and through private delivery services.  All personal mail is opened and checked for contraband prior to being delivered to the inmate. All outgoing mail may be inspected.

All mail should have the full name and address of the sender clearly written on the outside of the envelope.  Mail with the following items will generally NOT be delivered to inmates:

1. Items containing nudity
2. Polaroid pictures
3. Items containing security issues and criminal conduct
4. Items that have glitter, glue, or tape on them
5. Items that contain tattooing instructions or designs
6. Prohibited property and/or contraband
7. Any other item not mentioned that poses a risk to the safety and security of the facility

Inmates may receive magazine and newspaper subscriptions, and paperback books if these are mailed directly to the inmate.  Books or magazines that contain nudity, sexual acts, gang-related material, or any other materials that may disrupt the safety or security of the jail are not allowed.

Inmates are allowed a maximum of five photos in their cell at any time.  Additional photos can be placed in their property locker.

Inmates may purchase envelopes and stamps through the inmate commissary service; indigent inmates may order these materials on a routine schedule, with costs being debited from the inmate’s account.

Mail can be sent to the following address and must include the inmate’s full name:

Redwood County Jail
P.O. Box 47
Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Inmates cannot release their property in person or through the mail.  If an inmate wishes to release their property to a designee, they must complete a Property Release Form.  The designee can pick up the inmate’s property (photo ID is required) from the jail lobby after the inmate’s request has been processed.  The jail lobby is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Inmate Account / Commissary:

The Redwood County Jail establishes an Inmate Account for each person when they are incarcerated.  This account is used by the inmate to purchase commissary items, barber and medical services, and pay court-imposed fines and restitution fees.

Deposits can be made to the Inmate Account in the following ways:

• A deposit machine is located in the lobby of the jail, located at 303 East 3^rd Street,

Redwood Falls, MN 56283.U.S. currency as well as debit/credit card deposits can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The kiosk service provider charges a nominal fee for each deposit transaction.Deposits amounts are not limited and are available to the inmate immediately.

• An inmate’s friends or family can create an account and deposit funds for the inmate at JailATM.com.  This site does not support mobile devices so a computer should be used for transactions.  The accepted methods of payment for this service are Visa and Mastercard; prepaid cards are not generally supported but may be processed if a card allows cash advance transactions.  Fees are associated with making deposits and vary by facility.  Account deposits are limited to $300.00 a week per inmate.  If you have any questions about deposits, review the topic-specific information in the Contact link at the bottom left of the screen.  JailATM’s customer service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Central time) by calling 870-627-5476.

For questions or concerns regarding an Inmate’s Account call the jail at 507-637-1313, and ask to speak with the jail secretary.

Commissary items (such as snacks, hygiene products, etc.) can be ordered by inmates through the telephones in their housing units.  Commissary orders placed by midnight on Mondays are delivered on Thursdays.  Medical personnel might prohibit inmates from making certain purchases because of health concerns.

Inmates cannot release money from their Inmate Account to friends or family.  A check will be provided to inmates for the balance of the funds in their account at the time of their release or transfer to another facility.

Jail Visitation:

Inmate visits at the Redwood County Jail are done via video terminal.  Inmates are allowed a maximum of two visits per day and visits are limited to twenty minutes each.  Only one adult (and one accompanying minor, if applicable) are allowed in the visitation booth at one time.  Note:  The same person cannot visit the same inmate more than once per day.  Family* and friends wishing to visit an inmate may do so during one of the following visiting periods:

Mondays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays* 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*Children who are immediate family to the inmate (son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter) and are under the age of 18 may visit inmates only during the Saturday visitation period.

Visits are on a first-come, first-served basis so it is recommend that you arrive early in the visitation period to ensure you get a chance to visit.  Any person with the aroma of alcohol, who appears to be under the influence of drugs, or who has been an inmate in the previous six months will not be allowed to visit an inmate.

Visitors 18 years of age and older must be able to produce a valid, government-issued, photo ID.   Children age 15 or younger must be accompanied by an adult family member who is at least 18 years of age.  Children must be supervised at all times.

Visitors must be dressed appropriately for the facility.  Unacceptable clothing includes revealing clothing or clothing with logos endorsing alcohol, drugs, weapons or gangs. 

All visitors and their personal effects are subject to search. Visitors should limit items brought into the jail during visitation.  This facility does not have any storage lockers for visitors.  The following items are not permitted in the visitation area, and should be left in your vehicle or at home:

• Cigarettes, vapors, tobacco products, lighters, and/or matches
• Any items considered to be a weapon, such as knives, Kubatons, etc.
• Photo/video cameras and/or recording devices
• Food or beverages
• Cell phones and pagers
• Purses or handbags
• Letters, pictures, magazines, or books for the inmate

Note, this is not all-inclusive list.  Other items may be deemed inappropriate by the jail staff at their discretion.

Items That Can be Dropped Off at the Jail

Family and friends of inmates may drop off prescription medications that are not classified as narcotics, provided that the medications are in the original pharmacy container, are not expired, and are properly labeled.  Multiple medications combined in one container are not allowed.

You can also drop off glasses in a soft case, contacts, and dentures.  Clothing may be dropped off for inmates in a work release program or for an inmate to wear to his/her jury trial.

Redwood County Jail Roster:

1. Go to http://redwoodcounty-mn.us/departments/sheriffs-department/ and click on the In Custody List button in the middle of the page.  A list of the current inmates at the jail (sorted by last names) will load to the screen. 
2. Scroll down until you see the name of the person you are looking for.  Each line contains an inmate’s mugshot, their MNI number (inmate ID number), full name, gender (M for male and F for female), current age, intake date and time, charges, any applicable bail or bond information, and, if applicable, their next court date and time.  This list is updated at least every hour.

Please be aware that inmates can be transferred to different facilities at any time without prior notice.  You can sign up to be notified when an inmate’s status changes – see the Inmate Status Change Notification section below for details on how to do this.

If you are unable to locate your friend or family member by searching the In Custody List, you can call the jail at 507-637-1313, and speak with the Jailer, or you can search the Minnesota Vine system for the inmate – see Steps 1-5 in the Inmate Status Change Notification section below for details.

Mugshots:

Mugshots of Redwood County Jail inmates are shown on the In Custody List available on the Redwood County Sheriff’s Department website.  Clicking on an inmate’s photo will double the size of the photo.  If you are using a Google Chrome browser, you can enlarge the image further by right clicking on the image, choosing the Open image in new tab option and then zooming into the image.

Inmate Status Change Notifications:

Through the Minnesota Vine system, you can register to be notified when an inmate of the Redwood County Jail has a status change.  Call 1-877-664-8463 to set up a notification or create the notification online by taking the following steps:

1. Go to Minnesota Vine system at https://www.vinelink.com/#/home/site/24002.
2. Click on the Find an Offender image.
3. Enter the full last name and at least part of the first name of the inmate into the relevant blanks.  Note:  The MNI number listed for inmates on the Redwood County Sheriff’s Department In Custody List is not the same number required to do searches in the Minnesota Vine system. 

To more quickly locate an inmate, click on the Open Advanced Search link, then select the Redwood County Jail option from the Facility Name drop down.

1. Click on the orange Search button.
2. An overview of the inmates that matched you search criteria will be displayed on the screen.  The information presented on each inmate in this view includes the inmate’s full name, their age, race, custody status, and current location.  Click on the More Info link below each listing to see the inmate’s Offender ID, their gender and date of birth.
3. Once you have located the inmate on which you want to receive notifications, click on the orange Notify Me of Status Changes button next to the applicable inmate’s details.
4. Enter all of the relevant information into the blanks on the Registrant Mailing Address page and then click the Next button.
5. Select how you would like to be notified of the inmate’s status change by clicking on the relevant blue boxes (Phone, Email and TTY Hearing Impaired), completing the required information, and clicking on the green Add button. 
6. Enter all of your relevant contact information, then click on the orange Continue button. 
7. Review the information you entered and, if it is correct, click on the orange Yes, Register button.  If you need to edit any of the information, click on the Make Changes link.
8. To edit or disable your VINE system notifications, go to https://www.vinelink.com/#/home/site/24002 and click on the Edit Your Registration image.  Follow the prompts to modify or cancel your notification.  Call 1-877-664-8463 if you have any issues with modifying your notification settings.

Jail / Arrest Records:

Copies of arrest records can be obtained by contacting the Redwood County Sheriff’s Department’s Records Division at 507-637-4036.

To request a copy of an inmate’s public record information, you will need to know the applicable case/file number.  To locate a case/file number, visit http://www.mncourts.gov/Access-Case-Records.aspx and choosing either the link for the Minnesota District (Trial) Court Case Search or the Access Court of Appeals or Supreme Courts Case Records.  For Trial Courts cases you can go directly to Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) website, select the applicable county from the drop down under the Case Records, Select a location listing and then click on the applicable Criminal/Traffic/Petty Case Records or the Civil, Family & Probate Case Records link.  Note, the search screen that loads will default to searches by case number; however, you can search by the defendant’s name by choosing Defendant from the Search By drop down near the top left of the screen.

Once you have the case/file number, you can contact the Redwood County Court Administrator to request copies of public records.  The Court Administrator is located in the Redwood County Courthouse at 250 South Jefferson St, Redwood Falls, MN 56283 and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  You may request record sin person or by telephone, call 507-637-4047.  Certified copies of records are $16 and normal copies are $10.  Additional fee information can be found here.

Warrants:

A list of the current active warrants issued in Redwood County can be found by visiting the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office Active Warrant Listing.  The list is sorted alphabetically by last name and contains warrant numbers, names of people being sought, their date of birth, warrant issue date, offense level and a short description of the offenses.

Posting Bail or Bond:

Bail allows an arrested person (defendant) to be released from jail until his or her case is completed. 

Bail bonds or surety bonds are written agreements entered into by the individual and his/her sureties (most commonly a bail bondsman) that guarantees the individual will appear in court at an appointed date and time.  Cash bonds are the most common form of bonds in Redwood County; surety bonds arranged through a bail bondsmen are also permissible.

Any bail or bond that has been assigned to a Redwood County Jail inmate will be listed in the inmate’s details on the In Custody List.

Cash Bond and Bail

Cash bond and bail payments (post hearing) can be made in person with cash or money order in the lobby of the jail between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.  Money orders must be made payable to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Department and be for the full amount of the bail/bond. Family and friends of inmates can also deposit money for bail/bond payments into an inmate’s account through JailATM.com – refer to the Inmate Account section for details.  Payment of processing fees may also be required prior to the inmate being released.

You must have a valid identification card or driver's license when posting bail in person.  Contact the jail at 507-637-1313 for any questions you may have about bail or bond payments.

Bonding Company

The use of bonding companies for surety bonds is permitted in Redwood County, but bondsmen must be approved by the state.  A searchable list of approved bondsmen can be found by visiting the Minnesota Judicial Branch Statewide List of Approved Bail Bond Agents website.

Revoking a Bond

If a person who posted a bond for an inmate wishes to revoke it, they must submit paperwork to the relevant court in which the inmate was sentenced.

Bond Refund

The Redwood County Jail does not process bond refunds.  For a bond refund, the person who posted the bond will need to request a refund through the relevant court in which the inmate was sentenced.

Conclusion

Now that you have read our article on the Redwood County Jail, we hope we have made it much easier to view current jail roster, visit inmates, send mail, fund inmate accounts for commissary purchases and telephone use, make bail or bond payments, and contact the jail.  We understand how difficult it can be when a family or friend is incarcerated, and we try our absolute best to provide the most updated information on each facility, to make your life easier.