Wadena County Jail Roster
The Wadena County jail roster tracks inmates at the Wadena County Detention Center in Wadena, Minnesota. You can search the roster to find names, charges, custody status, and projected release dates. The Sheriff's Office manages the jail and posts inmate information through VINELink and its own website. Wadena County sits in the north-central part of the state and handles bookings from across the county. Looking up the jail roster is free, and anyone can do it without giving a reason under Minnesota public records law.
Wadena County Overview
Search the Wadena County Jail Roster
Wadena County provides inmate information through its jail page and through VINELink. The jail page on the county website links to inmate data that shows names, charges, sentence start dates, projected release dates, and photos. VINELink adds the ability to search by name or offender ID and register for automated release alerts.
The VINE system stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. Wadena County is a full member. Victims can register anonymously and get free notifications by phone or email when an inmate's custody status changes. This makes it a valuable tool for anyone tracking a case in the Wadena County Jail. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone service, or visit www.vinelink.com online.
The roster shows names, charges, sentence start dates, projected release dates, and photos. This level of detail is more than what many small county jails provide. Projected release dates are particularly useful if you want to know when someone might get out.
Note: Newly booked inmates may not appear on the roster right away. Call the jail at (218) 631-7600 to ask about very recent arrests.
Wadena County Detention Center
The Wadena County Detention Center is at 415 S Jefferson Street in Wadena. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bill Cross serves as Jail Administrator. You can email him at bill.cross@co.wadena.mn.us for questions about the jail. The main phone for the jail and sheriff's office is (218) 631-7600.
Wadena County has integrated several third-party services for inmate communication and commissary. Video visitation is available through CIDNET. Inmates can make phone calls using Reliance Telephone. Friends and family can deposit money into inmate accounts through JailATM. There is also a dedicated inmate messaging line at 218-631-6963 where you can leave messages for someone in custody.
Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff bears responsibility for every person held in the detention center. That includes managing the facility safely and keeping jail roster records that the public can access.
Wadena County Visitation Rules
The Wadena County Detention Center has specific rules for visits. Each session is limited to one visit, with a 20-minute maximum. Visitors must be 18 years or older. Younger visitors can come only if they are immediate family and accompanied by an adult. Everyone must bring a photo ID.
Other rules that the jail enforces:
- No cell phones in the visitation area
- No eating or drinking during visits
- No visitors who appear to be under the influence
- A dress code is enforced
- Staff can end a visit at any time for rule violations
Cash can be left for inmates during visits. Contact the jail at (218) 631-7600 for the current visitation schedule. Times may change based on staffing or facility needs.
Wadena County Jail Roster Screenshots
The Wadena County website gives access to government departments and services including the jail.
From the county site you can navigate to the sheriff's office and jail pages to find inmate information.
The Wadena County Jail page has details about visitation rules, inmate services, and links to the roster.
This page also provides links to CIDNET for video visitation and Reliance Telephone for inmate calls.
Wadena County Jail Contact
| Facility | Wadena County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 S Jefferson Street Wadena, MN 56482 |
| Phone | (218) 631-7600 |
| Fax | (218) 631-7699 |
| Inmate Messages | 218-631-6963 |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Jail Administrator | Bill Cross |
| bill.cross@co.wadena.mn.us |
Wadena County Jail Roster Bail Info
To post bail for an inmate at the Wadena County Detention Center, call (218) 631-7600. Staff can tell you the amount and accepted payment methods. Bail depends on what charges the person faces. For lesser charges, a preset schedule may apply. For more serious crimes, a judge sets bail at a court hearing.
Local bail bond agents work in the Wadena area. A bonding company will post the full bail amount for a fee, usually about 10 percent. The sheriff handles all bail processing at the detention center under MN Stat. § 387.03. After bail is posted, the release process takes several hours. The person's entry on the Wadena County jail roster then updates to show the change in status. Court obligations remain even after release. Missing a court date results in a new warrant.
Records and Data Practices
Jail roster data in Wadena County is public under MN Stat. § 13.82. That includes names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. Anyone can access this information without explaining why. Private data like medical records and juvenile information is restricted and does not appear on the jail roster.
If you need records beyond the basic roster, contact the Wadena County Sheriff's Office at (218) 631-7600. You can also send a written request to 415 S Jefferson Street, Wadena, MN 56482. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the office must respond to your request in a reasonable time frame. The Government Data Practices Act protects your right to get public records from any Minnesota county.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Wadena County. If the person you want to find is not in the Wadena jail roster, try one of these.