About the Carlton County Jail Roster
This page displays the live Carlton County inmate search roster for the Carlton County Jail, located at 1780 Justice Drive, Suite 1200, Carlton, MN 55718. The facility is a coed county jail with an approved capacity of 96 secure beds, operating under the authority of Sheriff Kelly Lake. Jail administration is handled by Jail Administrator Paul Coughlin and Assistant Jail Administrator Jason Wilmes.
Booking data on this page is public information released under Minnesota Statutes sections 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05. The roster is not guaranteed to be current, accurate, or complete and should not be relied upon for legal action. A person may not appear on the roster if they are still in the intake process and have not yet been assigned a booking number. If someone is not listed here but you believe they are in custody, call the jail at 218-384-4560.
How to Post Bail at Carlton County Jail
Cash bail and credit card bail can be paid at the jail at any time - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Personal checks are not accepted. If the inmate has already had their first court appearance and the transaction takes place during normal business hours, payment must be made at the Court Administrator's Office rather than at the jail window.
For bail paid outside of business hours or before a first appearance, go directly to the jail at Suite 1200 of the same Justice Center building.
- Court Administrator's Office
- 1780 Justice Drive, Suite 2700, Carlton, MN 55718
- Phone
- (218) 673-5065
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Visiting an Inmate at Carlton County Jail
General visiting hours run Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Two visiting windows are available each of those days.
| Day | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Standard visiting hours also apply on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter. Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday and follows the regular Thursday schedule. Non-contact visits are limited to 30 minutes.
The jail also offers video visitation through Reliance/Relcore. Visitors without a personal device can use lobby video stations at the facility. When you arrive, staff will verify your ID and time slot, then issue a PIN for the kiosk visit.
Carlton County Jail operates a separate Family Friendly Visiting program for children. This program has its own visiting hours, allows multiple children to visit simultaneously, and includes child-friendly lobby accommodations. Eligibility is tied to completion of parenting education. Contact the jail for current Family Friendly Visiting hours and enrollment requirements.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Funds can be deposited online through JailATM or in person at the Stellar Kiosk in the jail lobby.
| Method | Limit | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Online (JailATM) | $300/week | Varies by transaction |
| Kiosk - Cash | No limit stated | $3.00 flat fee |
| Kiosk - Credit Card | No limit stated | 10% or $3.00, whichever is greater |
Carlton County Jail applies a 50/50 split policy to all incoming funds. Fifty percent is applied toward any outstanding liens; the remaining fifty percent is available for the inmate to spend on commissary and other approved purchases.
Commissary orders include items like snack packs and phone cards - for example, a $10.00 phone card is a standard commissary option.
Calling an Inmate at Carlton County Jail MN
The jail's phone system runs through Reliance Telephone. To set up an account or add funds so an inmate can call you, dial 800-896-3201.
Immediately after booking, each inmate receives one free phone call. In an emergency, a correctional officer may allow an inmate to receive a return call. Attorney calls are private and not recorded. All other calls and text messages are not private.
Inmates can purchase phone cards on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The jail also offers inmate texting.
To leave a voice message for an inmate, call 218-384-1540.
Sending Mail to an Inmate
Address inmate mail exactly as follows: [Inmate First Name Last Name], C/O Carlton County Jail, 1780 Justice Drive, Suite #1200, Carlton, MN 55718.
The jail accepts only letters, cards, and packages sent through regular postal delivery. Do not send personal property. All mail is inspected for contraband. Do not place stickers on the envelope. Inmates who cannot afford postage may receive a limited number of free postcards per week.
Carlton County District Court
Criminal and traffic cases filed in Carlton County are heard by the Carlton County District Court, part of Minnesota's Sixth Judicial District. The court is located in the same Justice Center as the jail.
- Carlton County District Court
- 1780 Justice Drive, Suite 2700, Carlton, MN 55718
- Phone
- (218) 673-5065
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.