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Find Stearns County Jail information in St. Cloud, Minnesota, including the facility address, phone number, inmate visitation, booking and custody resources, commissary, property rules and bail procedures. GPS Bail Bonds provides assistance 24 hours a day.
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Official Stearns County Jail Information
Stearns County Jail is a medium/maximum-security correctional facility operated by the Stearns County Sheriff's Office on Courthouse Square in downtown St. Cloud. It holds people awaiting court proceedings and sentenced individuals, including qualifying Huber/work-release inmates. The county lists 135 secure general-population beds, 16 secure Huber beds, 22 holding cells, 8 segregation cells and 2 medical cells — separate housing categories, not one licensed-capacity figure.
Stearns County Jail
807 Courthouse SquareSt. Cloud, MN 56303Jail Central Control (24/7): 320-259-3760
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Stearns County Jail Guide
01 · Overview & contact
Stearns County Jail Overview & Contact Information
Stearns County Jail is on Courthouse Square in St. Cloud and is operated by the Stearns County Sheriff's Office. The county says anyone taken into custody within Stearns County is booked here, even after an arrest by a local police department. The jail, the Sheriff's offices and the District Court each handle different questions.
Jail Location & Directions
807 Courthouse SquareSt. Cloud, MN 56303The jail shares 807 Courthouse Square with the Sheriff's Office. Stearns County District Court's two service locations are nearby at different Courthouse Square addresses — don't confuse them with the jail.
Jail Central Control
Central Control (24/7): 320-259-3760
Central Control is answered 24 hours a day. It's the jail's primary contact for custody questions and procedural confirmation — including how bail is received for a particular case.
Sheriff's Office Administration
Stearns County Sheriff's Office807 Courthouse SquareSt. Cloud, MN 56303Administration: 320-259-3702
Records: 320-259-3700
Nonemergency dispatch: 320-251-4240
For emergencies, call 911. The Sheriff's administration, Records and dispatch lines are separate from jail Central Control. The county lists dispatch for non-emergencies in greater Stearns County; within St. Cloud city limits it lists 320-251-1200.
Facility Operations & Work Release
A medium/maximum-security jail licensed by the State of Minnesota to hold people for up to one year after final disposition. It holds people awaiting court and sentenced individuals; some Huber/work-release inmates are housed nights and weekends and allowed to work.
- Work release needs a court order — not every inmate qualifies.
- Bed and cell counts are housing categories, not a daily population.
District Court Information
815 Courthouse Square — criminal, traffic & fine payments725 Courthouse Square — civil, family, juvenile & jurySt. Cloud, MN 56303Court: 320-656-3620
Stearns County District Court is part of Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District — one court with two service locations. The court sets bail and release conditions; the jail can't give court dates.
Official Jail & Release Resources
Each official source answers a different question:
- Facility, hours and contacts — the county jail page.
- Who is held now — the current inmate roster.
- Deposits — the inmate funds page.
- Visits — the visitation page.
- Hearings and case records — the District Court.
02 · Booking & custody
Stearns County Jail Booking & Custody Information
What happens at the facility after an arrest — from booking to release. For step-by-step roster instructions, see our Stearns County inmate search guide.
Arrest & Jail Booking
People arrested by the Sheriff's Office or a local police department in Stearns County are booked into the county jail. Booking can involve identity verification, photographs, fingerprints, records processing and custody classification. There's no set time for a booking to appear on the public roster.
Confirming Current Custody
The Sheriff's official current-inmate roster lists adults currently in custody at the Stearns County Jail. The county says it can't promise the roster is current, accurate or complete — if you can't find someone, call Central Control.
Read our inmate search guide →Booking Records vs. Court Records
Jail custody, criminal charges, court hearings and case records are separate things. Appearing on the roster shows custody — it doesn't mean someone has been convicted. Court records cover charges and case events.
Current, Past & Warrant Records
The county keeps separate searches for different questions. A warrant or a past custody record is not proof that someone is in jail now.
- Current inmates — adults in custody now.
- Past inmates — people previously held.
- Outstanding warrants.
- Stearns Most Wanted.
Transfers & Custody Changes
A new booking, a transfer, a release or another agency's involvement can change a custody record. A missing roster result doesn't prove the person was never arrested. Ask Central Control or the responsible agency to confirm current custody.
Release Authorization & Processing
Central Control: 320-259-3760
Release requires the applicable court or custodial authorization, then jail processing. Central Control can direct you to the correct procedure for a particular case. Processing times vary — no release time is guaranteed.
What If Someone Is Not Listed at Stearns County Jail?
Not finding a name doesn't prove the person was never arrested. Common reasons include:
- Booking hasn't appeared on the roster yet.
- The person was cited and released.
- The person has already been released.
- The person was transferred.
- Another agency or facility holds the person.
- Public access restrictions apply, including for juveniles.
Check the current inmate roster, call Central Control — answered 24/7 — or contact GPS and we'll help you work out where to check next.
Central Control: 320-259-3760
03 · Visitation & communication
Stearns County Jail Visitation & Communication
Stearns County Jail visits are non-contact video visits on the second floor of the Law Enforcement Center. The posted schedule runs year-round — check the county's visitation page before you go.
On-Site Video Visitation
Visits are non-contact and take place through video monitors on the second floor of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC). They are not face-to-face contact visits.
- Visits depend on facility rules and the inmate's visiting privileges.
- Inmates sentenced to less than three days don't receive visiting privileges.
- An inmate may decline any visit.
Visitor Identification & Eligibility
The jail doesn't use visiting lists, but every visitor needs ID. The county prefers:
- A state ID card.
- A valid driver's license.
- Other official photo ID with a physical description and signature.
- Inmates get one visit per visiting day — 20 minutes, or 15 when busy.
Official Visiting Hours
The county's posted schedule, in effect year-round with no holiday changes:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:00–10:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00–11:00 a.m.
- No visitation on Tuesday or Saturday.
Inmate Canteen & Remote Services
The county's jail page lists Inmate Canteen as its visiting and phone link. Any online or remote options, and their fees, are set by the provider and the jail's rules — remote-from-home visits aren't guaranteed.
Inmate Phone Calls
Telephones are in every housing unit and can be used whenever inmates aren't on lockdown.
- Collect calls, or a jail calling card bought from the canteen.
- Calls to a lawyer are free; other calls are recorded.
- Each call is limited to 15 minutes.
Communication Rules & Restrictions
Central Control: 320-259-3760
Inmates and visitors must follow the jail's communication and visiting rules — violations can cost visiting privileges or get a visitor removed.
- Incoming calls aren't forwarded — only verified emergencies or messages from legal counsel are passed on.
- Phones must be stored during visits; photos, video and three-way calls aren't allowed.
04 · Inmate services
Stearns County Jail Inmate Services & Resources
Practical information about money, mail, property and programs at the Stearns County Jail. Each has its own rules and providers, and none of them is a way to pay bail.
Commissary & Inmate Funds
In most cases, people at the jail are allowed only money — no outside belongings. Approved inmates can use funds for canteen supplies such as toiletries, art materials and mail envelopes, or a debit card at the vending machines.
- Inmate funds are not bail.
- A deposit doesn't speed up release.
Adding Money to an Inmate Account
The county lists two ways to deposit:
- Online with a credit card through Inmate Canteen.
- Cash at the kiosk on the second floor of the Law Enforcement Center.
- Personal and payroll checks aren't accepted.
- A mandatory $25 booking fee comes out of inmate funds — a jail charge, not a bail bond premium.
Sending Mail & Correspondence
Inmate Name – ID NumberStearns County JailPO Box 247Phoenix, MD 21131Incoming non-legal mail goes to a central processing facility run by TextBehind, which scans it and delivers a printed copy to the inmate. The address above is the county's current one.
- This address is for non-legal mail only — legal correspondence is handled separately.
- Originals aren't returned; they're stored briefly, then destroyed.
- Find an inmate ID number through Inmate Canteen.
Property Release
The county posts two daily property-release periods. Confirm the details with the jail before you arrive.
- 6:00–7:00 a.m. daily.
- 6:00–7:00 p.m. daily.
- The inmate must submit a property release form, approved at least 12 hours before the release.
Medical Needs, Accessibility & Safety
The county says it provides auxiliary aids and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing inmates, including free sign-language and oral interpreters and TTYs. Ask jail staff or the Jail Program Coordinator for help.
- Raise medical and safety concerns through the facility's own procedures.
- For an immediate emergency, call 911.
Work Release & Inmate Programs
Jail Programs Sergeant: 320-259-3759
Huber/work release is for qualified sentenced individuals with a court order. The county says anyone court-ordered for work release should contact the Jail Programs Sergeant. The jail also relies on volunteers to support many inmate programs.
- Programs aren't automatically available to every inmate.
- They are not a substitute for court-set bail.
Official quick links
05 · Bail & release
Posting Bail at Stearns County Jail
The court sets bail. Stearns County's public jail pages don't publish a complete cash-bail payment procedure, so confirm the details with jail Central Control before you go. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 60M governs commercial bail bond premiums.
Court-Set Bail & Release Conditions
A Seventh Judicial District judge — or, for some offenses, a court-approved bail schedule — decides criminal bail and release conditions. Neither the jail nor GPS sets bail or changes court orders.
Where to Post Direct Cash Bail
The county's jail pages don't list a bail window, hours or payment location. Ask Central Control where direct bail is received for the person's case before you travel to Stearns County Jail, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud.Central Control: 320-259-3760 — answered 24/7.Official jail information (opens an official external site)
Cash Bail Payment Requirements
Before you bring money, confirm with Central Control:Whether bail has been set, and the amount.Which payment methods are accepted.Where to go and what to bring.Inmate Canteen deposits are not bail payments.
Bail Bonds, Processing & Holds
When a surety bond is permitted, a licensed bail bond company posts the bond for a premium instead of you paying the full cash amount. GPS can explain the premium, documents, cosigner role and payment arrangements. A bond doesn't guarantee immediate release — other warrants, holds or release restrictions can affect eligibility and timing.
Before You Go to Stearns County Jail to Post Bail
General information only — the jail and the court make every custody and release decision.
- Confirm the person's actual custody status.
- Confirm the court-set bail amount.
- Check the release conditions.
- Decide between direct cash bail and an authorized surety bond.
- Verify documents, payment requirements and jail procedures.
- Remember that release timing can't be guaranteed.
Minnesota Bond Premium Rules
- The court sets the bail amount — not the jail and not GPS.
- The premium follows the rate the surety has filed and had approved in Minnesota.
- The statutory minimum premium is $100.
- Bonds of $10,000 or less: at least 50% of the premium is collected before posting; any balance is repaid within four months.
- Bonds over $10,000: at least 30% of the premium is collected before posting; any balance is repaid within at most 12 months.
- Any balance needs a signed promissory note. No financing or payment plan is guaranteed.
- Collateral and cosigner requirements depend on the circumstances.
Estimated cost breakdown
Enter a bail amount to begin
Use the court-set bond amount from the jail or court.
Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a binding quote or financing offer. Actual premiums are based on the applicable approved surety rate. Payment arrangements depend on eligibility, underwriting, and Minnesota law. Call GPS Bail Bonds for a case-specific quote.
General information under Minnesota Statutes §§60M.02 and 60M.03 — not a quote or legal advice.
06 · FAQs
Stearns County Jail FAQs
Answers to the questions families ask most about the jail, visits and posting bail.
Stearns County Jail is at 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303, operated by the Stearns County Sheriff's Office. Visits and the cash deposit kiosk are on the second floor of the Law Enforcement Center. The District Court is also on Courthouse Square, at different addresses.
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