How to Visit Dakota County Jail, MN (MN)
Visiting someone at Dakota County Jail gets a lot simpler when you handle two things first: bring the right ID and schedule the visit the way the jail requires. Here's how to do it without wasted trips.
Bring a government-issued photo ID. Without one, staff will turn you away before your visit even starts.
Visitation days and times are posted in each housing pod. The schedule depends on where the person you're visiting is housed, so make sure you're looking at the right pod's schedule.
Tip: Call ahead to schedule your visit based on the inmate's pod. This is the fastest way to avoid showing up on the wrong day or missing the scheduling step entirely.
If you're sending mail, address it exactly like this: (Inmate Name) Dakota County Law Enforcement Center P.O. Box 247J Hastings, MN 55033
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Bring a government-issued photo ID
- ✓ Call in advance to schedule visitation based on the inmate’s pod
- Address inmate mail correctly - Use: (Inmate Name), Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, P.O. Box 247J, Hastings, MN 55033.
- Make a credit card deposit if you’re adding funds - Dakota County Jail accepts credit card deposits into an inmate’s account for canteen and phone.
- Call TurnKey Corrections for deposit problems - If something goes wrong with a deposit, contact TurnKey Corrections directly at 715-690-2965.
Phone calls at Dakota County Jail go through Securus Technologies. You can set up service a few ways: prepaid calling accounts, direct billing for friends and family, or traditional collect calling.
What to Verify
- ✓ Allowed mail items: letters, photos, greeting cards, money orders
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): perfume-scented mail or mail with lipstick kisses/marks
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): inappropriate photos (sexual or gang-related)
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): cards with musical inserts, or cards that are decorated or have glue, glitter, or stickers
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): postage stamps, envelopes, and blank paper
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): printed materials like newspapers, books, or magazines
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): personal bills and mail received at the inmate’s home
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): cash, personal checks, payroll checks
- ✓ Not allowed (returned or placed in property): business cards or brochures of any kind
Before you go, confirm the current visitation days and times for the inmate's housing pod. The jail requires you to call in advance to schedule based on the pod, so a quick phone check can save you a wasted trip.
Planning to add money for canteen or phone? Double-check the deposit process and keep the right contact info handy. Credit card deposits are accepted for inmate accounts, and any deposit issues go through TurnKey Corrections at 715-690-2965. For phone setup and billing, the jail's provider is Securus Technologies.
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