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Official Wright County Jail Information
The Wright County Jail in Buffalo is operated by the Wright County Sheriff's Office through its Corrections Division. The county says the present jail was built in 2009 and has a licensed capacity of 288 inmates — a licensing limit, not a daily population count. The jail shares 3800 Braddock Avenue NE with the Sheriff's Office; the District Court is a separate building at 3700 Braddock Avenue NE.
Wright County Jail
3800 Braddock Avenue NEBuffalo, MN 55313Jail: 763-684-2381
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Wright County Jail Guide
01 · Overview & contact
Wright County Jail Overview & Contact Information
Wright County Jail is in Buffalo and is operated by the Wright County Sheriff's Office. The jail confirms custody and processes cash bail; the District Court next door sets bail and release conditions. Knowing which office handles what saves families time.
Jail Location & Directions
3800 Braddock Avenue NEBuffalo, MN 55313The jail is in the Sheriff's Office law-enforcement building on Braddock Avenue in Buffalo. Wright County District Court is next door at 3700 Braddock Avenue NE — a different address, so check which building you need.
Jail Custody Inquiries
Jail: 763-684-2381
Call the jail to confirm whether someone is currently in custody, ask about release processing, and verify the required bail amount and release conditions before you try to pay.
Sheriff's Office Administration
Wright County Sheriff's Office3800 Braddock Avenue NEBuffalo, MN 5531324-hour nonemergency: 763-682-1162
Administration: 763-682-7622
The Sheriff's nonemergency and administration lines handle law-enforcement and office questions. Both are separate from the jail's custody line.
Facility Operations & Capacity
The Sheriff's Corrections Division is responsible for the care and custody of people held at the jail, which is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections to hold people for up to one year. The county says the present jail was built in 2009 with a licensed capacity of 288 inmates.
- Licensed capacity is a limit, not the number of people held on a given day.
- People held here may be awaiting court or serving a sentence.
- Procedures can change — check the official jail page before you go.
District Court Information
Wright County District Court3700 Braddock Avenue NEBuffalo, MN 55313Court: 763-760-6300
Wright County District Court is part of Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District. The court — not GPS and not jail staff — sets criminal bail and release conditions. Court records and jail reports are separate systems.
Official Jail & Release Resources
Each official source answers a different question:
- Jail procedures, visits and mail — the county jail page.
- Who is held now — the Jail Census.
- Recent bookings — the Jail Media Report.
- Posting bail — the Sheriff's Corrections FAQ.
- Hearings and case records — the District Court.
02 · Booking & custody
Wright County Jail Booking & Custody Information
What happens at the facility after an arrest — from booking to release. For step-by-step help reading the county's reports, see our Wright County inmate search guide.
Arrest & Jail Booking
An arrest and a completed jail booking are not the same event. Booking can involve identity verification, photographs, fingerprints, records processing and custody classification. Release comes later and depends on the court and jail processing.
Confirming Someone Is in Custody
The Wright County Jail Census is the Sheriff's official report of adults currently in custody. It's a downloadable report, not a live name search — each copy reflects the date it was printed. If you can't find someone, call the jail.
Read our inmate search guide →Booking Records vs. Court Records
The Jail Census shows current custody, while recent-booking reports show who was booked. Court records cover charges, hearings and case events. A historical booking entry doesn't mean the person is still in jail, and a listed charge is not a conviction.
Jail Census & Recent Bookings
The county ordinarily publishes these reports Monday through Friday, except holidays:
- Jail Census — adults currently in custody.
- Jail Media Report — adults recently booked.
- Weekly Booking Data — commonly requested public booking information.
- Court Calendar — in-custody adults with court that day.
Transfers & Custody Changes
A person may be transferred, released, held for another agency or moved under a court order. Because the reports are published on weekdays, a report may not reflect anything that happened after it was printed. Call the jail to confirm current custody.
Release Authorization & Processing
Once bail is posted or the court authorizes release, and any other holds are resolved, jail staff process the release. Processing time varies, and no release time is guaranteed.
What If Someone Is Not Listed at Wright County Jail?
Not finding a name in the county's reports doesn't prove the person was never arrested. Common reasons include:
- The booking hasn't appeared in a report 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 may apply.
Check the latest Jail Census and Jail Media Report, call the jail, or contact GPS and we'll help you work out where to check next.
Jail: 763-684-2381
03 · Visitation & communication
Wright County Jail Visitation & Communication
Wright County offers free on-site visits over a monitored video system at the jail, plus remote visits through Inmate Canteen at your own expense. The schedule can change — check the official jail page before you travel.
On-Site Monitored Visitation
Visits at the jail are free and take place over a monitored video system.
- 20 minutes per visit.
- Up to two adults per visit; children are allowed.
- One visit per session.
- A current government-issued photo ID is required.
Remote Video Visitation
You can also visit by phone or computer through Inmate Canteen, at your own expense. Remote visits are not free, and availability depends on the provider and the jail's rules.
Visiting Hours
The county's posted schedule:
- Monday–Friday: 9:00–11:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00–11:30 a.m.
- No visiting on Sundays or county-listed holidays.
Visitor Identification & Rules
Bring a current government-issued photo ID. The jail also has a visitor dress code:
- Shoulders must be covered.
- No tank tops or other low-cut or revealing tops.
- Check the county's holiday closures before you go.
Inmate Phone Calls & Phone Accounts
The county identifies Reliance Telephone as the jail's inmate phone provider.
- Set up an account or add money to an inmate's phone wallet through Reliance Telephone.
- Or deposit to the person's Inmate Canteen account, and they can move funds to their phone account.
- Phone funds are separate from cash bail and from a bail bond premium.
Inmate Voicemail & Communication
Inmate voicemail: 763-515-4160
You can leave a brief message for someone in custody on the jail's inmate voicemail.
- Don't leave personal information or phone-card numbers in a message.
- Keep messages brief.
04 · Inmate services
Wright County Jail Inmate Services & Resources
Practical information about money, mail, property and programs at the Wright County Jail. Each has its own rules and providers, and none of them is a way to pay bail.
Commissary & Inmate Accounts
Money deposited into an inmate's account can be used for authorized purchases and services, and the person can move funds to their phone account.
- Inmate account money is not criminal bail.
- A deposit doesn't post bail or speed up release.
Depositing Money
The Sheriff's Corrections FAQ lists two ways to deposit:
- Online through Inmate Canteen, with a credit card.
- Cash only at the kiosk in the jail lobby — it goes straight into the person's account.
- Paying direct cash bail is a separate process at jail reception.
Sending Mail & Correspondence
Inmate's first and last nameWright County Jail – Buffalo, MN1533 S. 42nd Street, Suite 200Grand Forks, ND 58201Since July 6, 2026, personal mail goes to the Reliance mail processing center, where it is scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate's tablet. The address above is from the county's notice.
- Personal mail sent directly to the jail is returned to the sender.
- Originals aren't returned — they're destroyed after scanning.
- Legal, medical and other privileged mail still goes directly to the jail.
Property & Personal Items
Property delivery, release and allowed items depend on jail authorization. Families can't drop off arbitrary clothing, electronics or other belongings — ask jail staff about the current property procedure before bringing anything.
- The mail processing center doesn't accept books, magazines or newspapers.
Medical Needs, Accessibility & Safety
Raise medical, accessibility or safety concerns with jail staff so they go through the facility's own procedures. The jail states it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
- Anyone can report an allegation for an inmate to the Sheriff's Office at 1-800-362-3667.
- Or to the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center at 320-251-4357.
- For an immediate emergency, call 911.
Work Release, Reentry & Programs
Under Minnesota's Huber law, work release lets some sentenced people keep working at their regular job and return to the jail during non-working hours. The county says it's available at the court's discretion and posts a work-release application.
- Eligibility depends on the court order and jail approval.
- Work release is not an alternative to bail.
- Confirm current program rules and fees with the jail.
Official quick links
- Jail page (opens an official external site)
- Corrections FAQ (opens an official external site)
- Inmate Canteen (opens an official external site)
- Reliance Telephone (opens an official external site)
- Mail change notice (opens an official external site)
- Work release application (opens an official external site)
05 · Bail & release
Posting Bail at Wright County Jail
The court sets bail. The Wright County Sheriff's Corrections FAQ says direct cash bail is paid at jail reception, and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 60M governs commercial bail bond premiums. Here's how the two paths differ.
Court-Set Bail & Release Conditions
The court decides criminal bail and release conditions — not the jail and not GPS. Before you try to pay, the Sheriff's FAQ says to verify the release conditions and the required bail amount with the jail.
Where to Post Direct Cash Bail
Direct cash bail is paid at Wright County Jail reception, 3800 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313. Paying the full cash amount to the jail is a separate process from a commercial surety bond.Official Corrections FAQ (opens an official external site)
Cash Bail Payment Requirements
For direct cash bail, the county says:Confirm the required bail amount and release conditions with the jail first.Bring the correct cash amount to jail reception.Give the cash to jail staff — never to an unrelated third party.Ask the jail about hours and anything else to bring; the FAQ doesn't list them.Jail: 763-684-2381 — confirm the amount and conditions before you go.
Bail Bonds, Processing & Holds
The county recognizes a bail bond company as a separate option. 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 — warrants, other agency holds, processing or court conditions can affect the outcome.
Before You Go to Wright 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
Wright County Jail FAQs
Answers to the questions families ask most about the jail, visits and posting bail.
Wright County Jail is at 3800 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, in the same building as the Wright County Sheriff's Office. Wright County District Court is next door at a different address, 3700 Braddock Avenue NE.
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