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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Minnesota. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Minnesota, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Minnesota, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Minnesota's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Minnesota
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Minnesota
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Minnesota
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Minnesota has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Minnesota. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Minnesota
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Minnesota is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Hibbing MN Police Jail
1810 12th Ave East, Hibbing, MN 55746
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St. Louis | View Details |
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Hoyt Lake MN Police Jail
206 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Hoyt Lakes, MN 55750
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St. Louis | View Details |
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Nett Lake MN Police Jail
12907 West Palmquist Road, Nett Lake, MN 55772
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St. Louis | View Details |
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Proctor MN Police Jail
100 Pionk Drive, Proctor, MN 55810
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St. Louis | View Details |
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Virginia MN Police Jail
327 1st St South, Virginia, MN 55792
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St. Louis | View Details |
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Chisholm MN Police Jail
301 West Lake St, Chisholm, MN 55719
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St.Louis | View Details |
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Eveleth MN Police Jail
415 Pierce St, Eveleth, MN 55734
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St.Louis | View Details |
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Albany MN Police Jail
400 Railroad Ave
PO Box 337, Albany, MN 56307
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Stearns | View Details |
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Avon MN Town Jail
PO Box 195, Avon, MN 56310
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Stearns | View Details |
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City of Cold Spring MN Police Jail
27 Red River Ave South, Cold Spring, MN 56320
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Stearns | View Details |
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City of St. Joseph MN Police Jail
25 College Ave North, St. Joseph, MN 56374
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Stearns | View Details |
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Melrose MN Police Jail
225 1st St NE, Melrose, MN 56352
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Stearns | View Details |
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Paynesville MN Police Jail
221 Washburne Ave, Paynesville, MN 56362
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Stearns | View Details |
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Sartell MN Police Jail
310 Second St South
PO Box 334, Sartell, MN 56377
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Stearns | View Details |
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Sauk Centre MN Police Jail
320 Oak St South, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
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Stearns | View Details |
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Waite Park MN Police Jail
19 13th Ave North
PO Box 339, Waite Park, MN 56387
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Stearns | View Details |
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Blooming Prairie Police Jail
138 Hwy Ave South, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
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Steele | View Details |
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Hancock MN Police Jail
662 Sixth St, Hancock, MN 56244
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Stevens | View Details |
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Morris MN Police Jail
400 Colorado Ave, Morris, MN 56267
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Stevens | View Details |
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Appleton MN Police Jail
323 West Schlieman, Appleton, MN 56208
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Swift | View Details |
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Benson MN Police Jail
1410 Kansas Ave, Benson, MN 56214
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Swift | View Details |
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Bertha MN Police Lockup
113 2nd Ave NE, Bertha, MN 56437
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Todd | View Details |
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Eagle Bend MN Police Jail
PO Box 215, Eagle Bend, MN 56446
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Todd | View Details |
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Long Prairie MN Police Jail
615 Lake St South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
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Todd | View Details |
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Staples MN Police Jail
301 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN 56479
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Todd | View Details |
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