About the Blue Earth County Jail
Blue Earth County Jail is the county jail for Blue Earth County, Minnesota, and is operated by the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office. The facility is located at the Blue Earth County Justice Center in Mankato and houses in-custody, pre-trial, and sentenced offenders. Sheriff Jeff Wersal oversees the Sheriff's Office, with Joslyn Lachmiller serving as Jail Administrator and Darrin Ewert serving as Assistant Jail Administrator.
Blue Earth County Jail is an approved secure coed jail facility with 146 secure beds and an operational capacity of 131.40. Its authority to operate runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The jail lobby is open 24/7, while jail administration is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Facility
- Blue Earth County Jail
- Address
- 401 Carver Rd., Mankato, MN 56001
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 228, Mankato, MN 56002-0228
- Main Phone
- (507) 304-4830
- On-Duty Jail Sergeant
- (507) 304-4841
- Fax
- (507) 304-4859
- Administration Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Jail Lobby
- Open 24/7
- Operated By
- Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office
How the Blue Earth County Inmate Search Works
The Blue Earth County inmate search at the top of this page is the jail roster search tool for this county page. Users can search the current Blue Earth County jail roster by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge, and the roster filters directly on the page as search terms are entered. This makes the inmate lookup Blue Earth County process faster for people checking custody status, charges, and booking information.
The roster may include people who have been taken into Blue Earth County Jail custody, people who are currently in custody, and people who were very recently released. Public jail roster information is tied to Minnesota Statute 641.05, and a person may not appear immediately after booking. If a booking or release status is urgent, call Blue Earth County Jail at (507) 304-4830 to confirm current custody information.
The View Details area can show more booking detail when available, including listed charges and custody-related information. The roster is a custody and public-record snapshot, not the court docket. Minnesota Court Records Online, also known as MCRO, is separate from the jail roster and includes case, document, hearing, and judgment search tools for court records.
Posting Bail at Blue Earth County Jail
Bail for a Blue Earth County Jail inmate is set by the court, not by the jail. Before going to the Justice Center, call the jail at (507) 304-4830 to confirm the person is eligible for release, the current bail amount, and whether any release conditions must be completed first.
Blue Earth County accepts exact cash bail and bail bondsman or surety bond payments. During business hours, cash bail is paid at the Justice Center Jail Lobby at 401 Carver Road in Mankato. After business hours, release and payment activity is handled through the Release Lobby on the west side of the Justice Center.
Release can be delayed even after bail is paid if additional conditions apply. Confirm these issues with the jail before coming to the facility.
- Electronic home monitoring requirements
- Jail drug testing
- Probation approval before release
- Victim notification requirements
Other court-ordered Minnesota release conditions may also apply depending on the charge and hearing order. A $30.00 booking fee is listed for Blue Earth County Jail. Sentenced individuals reporting to custody must report to the Blue Earth County Jail Release Lobby at 401 Carver Road, Mankato, MN 56001, bring the sentencing order, and be prepared for a breath test and, if required, a urine sample.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money for a Blue Earth County Jail inmate can be deposited through Inmate Canteen, by USPS money order, or at the jail lobby kiosk. The lobby kiosk is self-service and accepts cash or credit card deposits. A money order must be made payable to the inmate, and cash should not be sent through the mail.
Blue Earth County Jail does not accept dropped-off notes or letters for inmates. Written communication must be sent through the United States Postal Service. Mail for an inmate should be addressed to Blue Earth County Jail, PO Box 228, Mankato, MN 56002.
Blue Earth County also lists online corrections payments for supervision fees, diversion fees, drug testing, and electronic home monitoring. These payments are separate from routine inmate canteen deposits. Call the jail at (507) 304-4830 if you need to confirm whether a payment should go through Inmate Canteen, a money order, the lobby kiosk, or a corrections payment process.
Inmate Communication
Blue Earth County Jail uses Reliance Telephone for inmate phone service. Family and friends can use Reliance to set up a prepaid collect account or an inmate phone card. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, so the account must be set up for outbound inmate calling.
Blue Earth County Jail also provides a voicemail line at (507) 414-8640. Voicemail is not confidential, and users should not leave privileged legal information or sensitive private details on that line. Remote visiting, text, and email communication rates are available through Inmate Canteen.
Mail is handled through the United States Postal Service and should be sent to the jail mailing address. Calls, voicemail, email, text communication, video communication, and regular mail may be monitored, except confidential legal communication handled through proper attorney-client channels.
- Inmate Mail Address
- Blue Earth County Jail, PO Box 228, Mankato, MN 56002
Visitation at Blue Earth County Jail
Blue Earth County Jail uses Inmate Canteen for visitor registration at team3.inmatecanteen.com. Inmates may only visit during scheduled times when they are out of their cell, and each inmate must still lock in according to the unit lockdown schedule regardless of when a visit begins. Call the jail at (507) 304-4830 before planning a visit if you need to confirm that the inmate is cleared for visits.
| Visit Type | Confirmed Schedule |
|---|---|
| Remote video visitation | Daily, 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m. |
| On-site Monday | 6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m. |
| On-site Tuesday | 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| On-site Wednesday | 6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m. |
| On-site Thursday | No on-site visitation listed |
| On-site Friday | 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| On-site Saturday | 6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m. |
| On-site Sunday | 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m. |
Visitor rules at Blue Earth County Jail include age, identification, conduct, and device restrictions.
Visitor Rules
- Visitors must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Visitors age 18 or older must present photo identification.
- Visitors must wear appropriate clothing.
- Visitors may not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Visitors may not display drugs or drug paraphernalia.
- Cell phones and recording devices may not be used to assist a visit.
- Third-party visiting is not allowed.
Blue Earth County Court Information
Blue Earth County District Court is the court connected to criminal proceedings arising in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The court is part of the Fifth Judicial District, and Therese Kadrlik is the Court Administrator. The court handles arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing, and related criminal case activity.
- Court
- Blue Earth County District Court
- Address
- Blue Earth County Justice Center, 401 Carver Road, Mankato, MN 56001
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 3366, Mankato, MN 56002-3366
- Phone
- (507) 594-3055
- Fax
- (507) 902-2765
- Judicial District
- Fifth Judicial District
- Court Administrator
- Therese Kadrlik
Remote Hearings and Court Records
Remote hearing access depends on the hearing notice. Participants receive join information directly from the court, and the hearing notice is the controlling document for the date, time, and format of a hearing. If a participant has a Zoom connection issue for a Blue Earth County court hearing, the listed phone number is (507) 441-7020.
Blue Earth County court records are separate from the Blue Earth County Jail roster. MCRO includes Case Search, Document Search, Hearing Search, and Judgment Search tools, while the Adult Criminal Complaints Database covers adult criminal complaint records from the previous two years. Older complaint records are maintained at the Justice Center.
The Blue Earth County public court calendar is a searchable PDF covering scheduled courtroom hearings. The calendar is published each business day at 7:00 a.m. and updated throughout the day. The hearing notice remains the controlling document for a party's official appearance date, time, and format.