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Lake County Jail, Minnesota: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Lake County Jail is a correctional facility located in Two Harbors, Minnesota. It serves Lake County and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates for short-term incarceration.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Lake County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (218) 834-8385 during regular business hours. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours and policies may vary. Contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation schedules and procedures.

How to Send Money

Money can be added to an inmate's account for commissary purchases. Contact the jail for specific instructions on how to send money to inmates.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are allowed to make phone calls during designated times. For information on phone services and any available video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Lake County Jail may offer various services and programs to inmates, such as:

  • Medical and mental health services
  • Educational programs
  • Religious services
  • Substance abuse counseling
Contact the facility for specific information on available programs.

Security and Management Information

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the management and security of the jail. The facility follows state and federal guidelines for the safe and secure housing of inmates.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including access to legal counsel. For information on legal visits and inmate rights, contact the jail administration.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from arrestees. Release procedures vary depending on the circumstances of each case. For specific information, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring during visitation?

Contact the jail directly for a list of permitted items. Generally, personal belongings are restricted during visits.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

Address mail to the inmate's full name, care of Lake County Jail, 613 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616. Include your return address.

What medical services are available to inmates?

The jail provides basic medical care to inmates. For specific information on medical services, contact the jail administration.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Lake County Jail. If you are have completed a Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

613 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

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 218-834-8385 .

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 Lake 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.

Lake County Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Lake County Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Lake County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Lake County Jail.

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