Olmsted County Jail Inmates (2024)

FAQs

How do I contact an inmate in Olmsted County Jail? ›

Detainees are allowed to purchase and send out an unlimited amount of letters to correspond with you. These can be purchased through our vending services if they have money on their account. You cannot call detainees (people in jail) directly. The detainee must call you.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections has an online email system to help family and friends communicate with their loved one. The email system uses JPay. To send an email to an incarcerated person, please visit JPay to create an account and send letters electronically.

Rochester is the county seat of Olmsted county and is the third-largest city in Minnesota.

Because many people are usually visiting, it is important visits are quiet, orderly, and dignified. The visiting room officer can require you to leave if either you or the inmate is not acting appropriately. In most cases, handshakes, hugs, and kisses (in good taste) are allowed at the beginning and end of a visit.

Conjugal Visitation Is a Privilege, Not a Right

Conjugal visits are considered a privilege for prisoners who have exhibited good behavior during their term of incarceration. The U.S. Supreme Court and several federal courts have held that prisoners do not have a constitutional right to conjugal visits.

Visitors must complete a “request for visit” form with their name and information along with the booking number and name of the inmate. Typical visitations are at least four hours in length, so visitors should plan accordingly.

Securus is the inmate telephone service. Visit www.securustech.net or call 972-734-1111 to learn more, set up an account, and buy prepaid phone minutes. You can put money on the inmate's phone account using a kiosk located in the jail lobby. During booking, inmates are allowed a limited number of free calls.

Emails are accepted for inmates. These may be sent at http://visitation.co.weber.ut.us. Emails are printed and delivered once per day, Monday-Friday. Applicable fees apply.

If you send a letter through the post office, the department will scan it and email it to your loved one. You can create an email account with Smart Jail Mail to reach a loved one online. To speak with an inmate by phone: You will need to set up a collect-calling account with Securus Technologies.

How do I contact an inmate in Effingham County jail? ›

If you wish to contact an inmate, you can call 1-866-516-0115 and leave them a voicemail (up to 3 minutes), or use one of the other communications methods listed below.