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Mower County Jail, MN Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 2, 2024
Mower County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Mower County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Mower County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
201 First Street Northeast, Austin, MN, 55912
Phone
507-437-9424
Telephone Carrier
Reliance
Security Level
Medium
City
Austin
Postal Code
55912
State
Minnesota
County
Mower County
Official Website
Website

Mower County Jail / Mower County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
Steven Sandvik
Address
201 1st Street Northeast, Austin, Minnesota, 55912
Phone
507-437-9400
Fax
507-437-9546

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Mower County Jail including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Mower County Jail is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Mower County Jail is located at 201 First Street Northeast, Austin, MN, 55912. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Mower County.

Daily Life in Mower County Jail

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Mower County Jail is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Mower County Jail houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 507-437-9424 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Mower County Jail:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 507-437-9424 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Mower County Jail.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 201 First Street Northeast, Austin, MN, 55912. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 507-437-9424 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Mower County Jail cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Mower County Jail, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Mower County Prison Statistics

Mower County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail 2
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 1

Mower County Prison Population By Race

Black Prison Population 32
Asian Prison Population -
White Prison Population 62
Other Prison Population 1
Native Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 19

Mower County Prison Admissions

Other Prison Admissions 1
Latino Prison Admissions 12
White Prison Admissions 52
Native Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 7
Asian Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions 19
Total Prison Admissions 84
Male Prison Admissions 77

Mower County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 10
Male Prison Population 104
Total Prison Population 114

Mower County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 1,807
Total Jail Population 60
Male Jail Population 54
Female Jail Population 9

Minnesota Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.05
In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.05

Mower County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 1
Black Jail Population 15
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 8
White Jail Population 38

Mower County Pretrial Jail Population

Male Pretrial Jail Population 25
Female Pretrial Jail Population 2
Pretrial Jail Population 53

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