Minnesota Inmate Search
Official inmate lookup tools, 11 state prisons, all 87 county jail directories, mailing rules, and verified DOC links for Minnesota.
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Official inmate locator for individuals in Minnesota state custody.
State Prisons in Minnesota
11 state-operated adult correctional facilities. Inmate searches go through the single statewide DOC locator above.
Need full directory details (addresses, phone numbers, visitation)? View official MN DOC facility directory →
County Jails in Minnesota
All 87 Minnesota counties. County jails publish their own roster information. Click any county to find its sheriff's official inmate roster.
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
Sheriff links open a Google search for the official county roster. Each sheriff's office operates its jail independently from the state DOC system. State slug: minnesota
Mailing Guidance
Use the inmate's full legal name and ID. Always verify mail rules with the specific facility.
Mailing Label Generator →Visitation
Visitation rules vary by facility and security level. Check the official DOC site for schedules, approved visitor lists, and ID requirements.
Deposits / Money
Most states use approved third-party providers for inmate trust deposits. Always verify the official link from the DOC website.
How Minnesota's correctional system works
Minnesota maintains a state-level Department of Corrections that holds individuals sentenced to longer terms. County and city jails operate independently from the state system. Federal inmates are not housed in state facilities — search the BOP locator instead.
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