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Contact an Inmate at Stearns County Jail, MN

Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.

Overview

Staying in touch with someone at Stearns County Jail usually means waiting for them to call you. Phones are available in all housing units, and inmates can use them whenever they're not on lockdown. Inmates place outgoing calls to family and friends, so you can't call into the jail and ask to be connected. All phone calls, video sessions, and electronic messages are routinely monitored or recorded for security. Communications may be screened or withheld if they raise safety or legal concerns. If video visits or tablet messaging are available, the facility likely uses a third-party vendor. You'd handle scheduling and payment through that vendor directly. For administrative questions or to report information to the sheriff's office, check the contact options listed on the county's public pages.

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Quick Facts

  • Telephones are provided in all housing units and can be used whenever inmates are not on lockdown.
  • Inmates place outgoing calls to contacts; you generally must accept the call rather than calling into the facility.
  • Phone calls, video sessions, and electronic messages are routinely monitored or recorded for security and may be screened or withheld.
  • Video visits and tablet messaging services are commonly run by third‑party vendors and usually require scheduling and payment through the vendor.

Contact & Communication Guides

Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at Stearns County Jail, MN (MN)

The only contact details we can confirm from Stearns County Sheriff's Office materials are channels meant for reporting tips and warrant information. The phone number is 320-251-4240, and the Most Wanted page lists an email address: warrants@co.stearns.mn.us. Neither of these is presented as a way to communicate with inmates. If you're trying to set up phone calls, send mail, or arrange visits with someone at Stearns County Jail, you'll need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to find out the right process.

Common Questions

Can I call an inmate at Stearns County Jail?

No. Inmates at Stearns County Jail use phones in their housing units to place outgoing calls when they're not on lockdown. Be ready to accept the call when it comes in.

Are inmate phone calls and video messages monitored at Stearns County Jail?

Yes. Phone calls, video sessions, and electronic messages are routinely monitored or recorded for security. Communications may be screened or withheld if they raise safety or legal concerns.

Who do I contact for questions about inmate communication or to report information to the sheriff’s office?

For administrative or policy questions, check the county’s public pages for the right contact option. To report tips or warrant information, use the contact details listed on the county’s Most Wanted page for the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sending Money

How to Send Money to Stearns County Jail, MN (MN)

Want to help someone at Stearns County Jail with commissary (canteen) purchases? Start with the jail's own Inmate Funds information page. It explains how to add money for canteen and helps you avoid deposits or items that get rejected.

Visitation

How to Visit Stearns County Jail, MN (MN)

Visiting someone at Stearns County Jail? Start by checking the county's official Inmate Information resources. That page links to the current visitation procedures and communication rules.

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