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Crow Wing County Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

The Crow Wing County Jail is a correctional facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota. It serves Crow Wing County and houses both male and female inmates, primarily those awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences for misdemeanors and low-level felonies.

Contact Information

Address: 213 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 829-4749
Website: https://crowwing.us/1300/Jail

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Crow Wing County Jail, you can use the online inmate search tool available on the county's website or call the jail directly during business hours.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation is conducted via video visitation system. Visitors must schedule appointments in advance through the jail's online scheduling system. On-site video visitation is available Wednesday through Sunday, with specific hours varying by inmate housing unit.

How to Send Money

Inmates can receive money through the following methods:

  • Online: Through JailATM
  • Kiosk: Located in the jail lobby
  • Mail: Money orders only, made payable to the inmate

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to telephones during designated hours. Friends and family can set up prepaid accounts through the jail's phone service provider. Video visitation is available both on-site and remotely through the jail's video visitation system.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Crow Wing County Jail offers various programs to inmates, including:

  • Educational classes
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Religious services
  • Work release programs (for eligible inmates)

Security and Management Information

The Crow Wing County Jail is operated by the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office. The facility employs trained correctional officers and utilizes modern security measures to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, and visitors.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can meet with their attorneys during designated hours. All inmates are entitled to visitation privileges, subject to the jail's policies and schedules.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process that includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a medical screening. Release procedures vary depending on the circumstances of release (e.g., posting bail, completion of sentence, or court order).

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to an inmate?

Inmates are not allowed to receive items directly from visitors. All personal items must be purchased through the jail's commissary system.

How do I schedule a video visitation?

Video visitations can be scheduled through the jail's online scheduling system. You must create an account and follow the prompts to select an available time slot.

What medical services are available to inmates?

The jail provides basic medical care, including routine check-ups, medication management, and emergency medical services. More specialized care may require transfer to an outside medical facility.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Crow Wing County Jail. If you are have completed a Crow Wing County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Crow Wing County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Crow Wing County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

313 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 218-822-7050 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Crow Wing County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Crow Wing County Jail Inmate Searcher

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Crow Wing County Jail driving directions

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General Stats for Minnesota

Minnesota Total Number of Inmates

14,843

Minnesota Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

85,254

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

140

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

7,359

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

619

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

94.29

7,546

Female

5.71

457

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

41.77

396

Detained

50.63

480

Diverted

2.85

27

Prisons and Jails in Minnesota