About the Houston County Jail
Houston County Jail is operated by the Houston County Sheriff's Office in Caledonia, Minnesota. The facility is managed by Jail Administrator Rachel Meyer under the oversight of Sheriff Brian Swedberg. DOC-approved and secure, the jail has an approved capacity of 40 beds and an operational capacity of 36, housing both male and female inmates.
Programs and services include video visitation, recreation, canteen, kitchen, laundry, phone service via Reliance Telephone, AA meetings, Adult Basic Education, religious services, chemical dependency programs, a library, inmate workers, work release, and sentence-to-service opportunities.
- Facility
- Houston County Jail
- Address
- 306 S. Marshall Street, Caledonia, MN 55921
- Main Phone
- 507-725-3379
- Operated By
- Houston County Sheriff's Office
How the Houston County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page serves as the primary Houston County inmate search tool. You can filter inmates by name, booking number, or listed charges. Each record displays key fields including name, booking number, booking date, charges, and custody status.
Clicking "View Details" expands each entry to show all current charges, including severity codes such as F-1, and provides court-pending status. This roster is synced directly from official booking data and is not the court docket. For court records, including hearings and judgments, residents should refer to Minnesota's MCRO portal.
Posting Bail at Houston County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not the jail. Call Houston County Jail at 507-725-3379 before coming to confirm the current bail amount and accepted payment methods. In Minnesota, judges can impose release conditions such as no-contact orders, firearm surrender, DWI restrictions, or pretrial evaluations.
The jail accepts cash bail and state-approved bonds issued by licensed agents. Bail payments can be submitted at the jail or at the criminal court location at 306 S. Marshall Street, Caledonia, MN 55921.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money can be sent to inmates at Houston County Jail via the online Inmate Canteen system or at the lobby kiosk using cash or credit card. Current booking fees include a $15 booking fee. Call the jail at 507-725-3379 to confirm other approved deposit methods.
Inmate Communication
Houston County Jail phone service is provided by Reliance Telephone at 1-800-896-3201. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. All calls are monitored except for confidential legal communication. Mail can be sent directly to:
Call the jail at 507-725-3379 for specific account setup or messaging instructions.
- Mailing Address
- Inmate's Name, C/O Houston County Jail, 306 South Marshall Street, Caledonia, MN 55921
Visitation at Houston County Jail
Houston County Jail offers video visitation only. The confirmed visitation schedule is:
| Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 17:15-21:45 | First come, first served; minors must be supervised |
| Thursday | 12:15-16:15 | First come, first served; minors must be supervised |
| Sunday | 17:15-21:45 | First come, first served; minors must be supervised |
Visitor rules include photo ID verification, age and supervision restrictions for children, and adherence to the jail's dress code. Call 507-725-3379 before visiting to confirm inmate eligibility and schedule availability.
Houston County Court Information
Houston County District Court handles criminal cases in the Third Judicial District of Minnesota. The court oversees arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial conferences, trials, and sentencing. Remote hearings are available via telephone or Zoom, with participation details included in the official hearing notice.
The court publishes a weekly public calendar as a searchable PDF, updated hourly during business days. Case, document, hearing, and judgment records can be searched through MCRO.
- Court
- Houston County District Court
- Address
- 306 S. Marshall Street, Caledonia, MN 55921
- Phone
- (507) 724-7002
- Fax
- (507) 725-5550
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30
- Judicial District
- Third Judicial District