About the Chippewa County Jail
Chippewa County Jail is the county jail for Chippewa County, Minnesota, and is operated by the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office. The facility is identified in Minnesota Department of Corrections materials as Chippewa County Jail and is classified as a jail. The Sheriff's Office lists Derek Olson as Sheriff, and Minnesota DOC inspection materials identify J.T. Schacherer as Jail Administrator.
Chippewa County Jail is located at 629 N 11th Street in Montevideo, Minnesota. County public materials also describe the location as the Law Enforcement Center at 629 N 11th Street, Suite 14, Montevideo, MN 56265. For practical purposes, people posting bail, asking about custody status, or contacting jail staff should use the jail phone number before going to the facility.
Minnesota DOC inspection information lists the approved secure coed capacity as 17 beds, with an operational capacity of 14.45. The authority-to-operate period listed for the facility is August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2027. DOC materials also state that the facility has a rural exception under JJDP rules allowing delinquent juveniles to be held for up to 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays; the same report showed zero juveniles held or processed and no JJDP violations for federal fiscal year 2025.
- Facility
- Chippewa County Jail
- Address
- 629 N 11th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265
- Main Phone
- 320-269-2121
- Operated By
- Chippewa County Sheriff's Office
How the Chippewa County Inmate Search Works
The Chippewa County inmate search is the live roster at the top of this page. Users can search the roster by inmate name, booking number, or charge, and the page filters matching custody records directly on the roster. This makes the roster the action point for inmate lookup in Chippewa County.
The roster fields may include photo, MNI, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond information. The public custody data also uses bail and bond fields such as amount, conditions, bail received, and bond received when those details are available in the booking record. On the roster table, View Details expands more booking information, including charge details and facility contact information when available.
The Chippewa County jail MN roster is not the same thing as a court docket. The jail roster shows custody and booking data, while the court record is handled through Chippewa County District Court and Minnesota court systems. MCRO is the Minnesota Judicial Branch public court records portal, but it is separate from the jail roster and should be treated as a court records resource, not a replacement for the live custody roster on this page.
Chippewa County also treats custody information and warrant information as separate public tools. A person may appear on a custody roster because they are currently booked into jail, while warrant records are maintained separately. For questions about a specific custody status, call Chippewa County Jail at 320-269-2121.
Posting Bail at Chippewa County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by Chippewa County Jail. Jail staff can tell you whether a person is in custody and may confirm current bail or bond processing instructions, but the amount and release conditions come from the court order. Call the jail at 320-269-2121 before coming to the Law Enforcement Center to confirm the inmate is still in custody and to verify current release instructions.
Minnesota Judicial Branch criminal guidance states that bail or bond may be posted at the jail or at the criminal court location handling the case. For Chippewa County, the jail contact point is Chippewa County Jail at 629 N 11th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265, and the court contact point is Chippewa County District Court at 629 N. 11th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265. Minnesota General Rules of Practice Rule 702(d) also provides that bond is filed with the court administrator during business hours and with the custodian of the jail after hours.
Minnesota Judicial Branch guidance states that bail may be paid with cash only. The same guidance states that a jail will accept authorized bonds only when they are brought by state-approved bond agents. Minnesota law also allows money bail to be posted by the accused person or by a third person on the accused person's behalf.
Minnesota courts may impose written release conditions when bail or conditional release is ordered. Common Minnesota release conditions can include no-contact orders, stay-away requirements, firearm restrictions, alcohol or controlled-substance restrictions, DWI-related conditions, or pretrial supervision requirements when ordered by the court. For domestic abuse, harassment, or stalking-related cases, Minnesota law specifically allows protective conditions such as no-contact, stay-away, firearms, and alcohol or controlled-substance restrictions.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Chippewa County public data confirms local jail fees, but it does not name a specific online commissary deposit provider. Call Chippewa County Jail at 320-269-2121 to confirm current approved deposit methods before sending money or bringing funds to the facility. Do not assume that an online platform, kiosk, money order, or cash drop-off method is currently accepted unless jail staff confirms it.
Chippewa County's 2026 fee schedule lists a $25 booking fee. The same fee schedule lists Pay to Stay at $25 per day. It also lists a Huber Fee of $25 per day and states that the Huber Fee must be paid one week in advance.
Huber or work release is not automatic. County FAQ information states that Huber/work release is at the court's discretion and that the inmate pays the county $25 per work day. Anyone arranging work release, inmate funds, or payment of local fees should call the jail at 320-269-2121 for current payment handling instructions.
| Fee | Confirmed Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Fee | $25.00 | Listed in Chippewa County 2026 fee schedule |
| Pay to Stay | $25/day | Listed in Chippewa County 2026 fee schedule |
| Huber Fee | $25/day | Must be paid one week in advance |
| Work Release / Huber | $25 per work day | Subject to court discretion |
Inmate Communication
Inmates at Chippewa County Jail cannot receive incoming calls. The available data does not name the current inmate phone service provider, so call the jail at 320-269-2121 to confirm the current phone service provider and account setup instructions. Jail staff can also confirm whether phone access is limited by classification, discipline, court order, or facility operations.
Mail should be addressed to the inmate at Chippewa County Jail, 629 N 11th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265. Include the inmate's full name and any booking or identification number if jail staff provides one. Call the jail before mailing items other than letters because facilities can reject mail that does not meet current rules.
Inmate calls and jail mail are generally monitored and recorded for security, except confidential legal communication. Attorneys and legal representatives should use the proper legal communication channels and confirm current procedures with the jail at 320-269-2121.
Visitation at Chippewa County Jail
Chippewa County Jail public FAQ information lists jail visiting hours on Tuesday and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The public data does not provide a complete visitor rule set, visit duration, frequency limits, or video visitation platform. Call 320-269-2121 before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, whether the visit will be in-person or video, and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
| Confirmed Visiting Day | Confirmed Visiting Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. |
Visitor rules can change based on staffing, security status, inmate classification, court transport, or disciplinary restrictions. Visitors should bring valid photo identification, follow staff instructions, and expect age or supervision rules for minors. Visitors should also dress appropriately and avoid bringing prohibited items into the facility.
Chippewa County Court Information
Chippewa County criminal cases are handled by Chippewa County District Court, which is part of Minnesota's Eighth Judicial District. The court administrator listed for Chippewa County District Court is Lindsay Listul. The court handles criminal appearances such as arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing, and other case events ordered by the judge.
- Court
- Chippewa County District Court
- Address
- 629 N. 11th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265
- Phone
- 320-269-7774
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Judicial District
- Eighth Judicial District
Hearings, Calendars, and MCRO
Minnesota Judicial Branch materials confirm that remote hearings may use telephone conference calls or Zoom. Interactive Television may also be handled locally, but users should call the court for local instructions. The hearing notice is the controlling document for the hearing date, time, location, and appearance method.
Chippewa County District Court publishes a searchable PDF court calendar. The calendar columns include Party Name, Hearing Location, Hearing Date, Time, Judicial Officer, Hearing Type, Connection Type, and Case Number. The court page states that calendars are published each business day at 7:00 a.m. and updated during the day, but it also warns that the calendar may not include every proceeding and that absence from the calendar does not necessarily mean a hearing was canceled.
MCRO is Minnesota's public court records portal and offers Case Search, Document Search, Hearing Search, and Judgment Search. MCRO is separate from the Chippewa County jail roster, and some records or documents may not be available remotely. Minnesota Judicial Branch materials also state that district courthouses provide public access terminals with broader access to statewide district court case records.