About the Isanti County Jail
Isanti County Jail is the county jail serving Isanti County, Minnesota, from its facility at 509 Eighteenth Ave SW in Cambridge, MN. The jail operates as part of the Isanti County Sheriff's Office and is open and active with current custody records available through the roster on this page. The Isanti County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich, with Cortney Altergott serving as Jail Administrator and Jackie Johnson serving as Assistant.
The Isanti County Jail is officially listed as a jail and has 111 approved beds according to the current facility data provided for this page. The jail is classified for medium and maximum security custody and supports local custody functions that include booking, housing, work release or Huber placement, Sentence to Service, and segregation categories under facility rules. The 2025 average daily population listed in the county data is 30.0, while an older county page listed 112 beds; the current approved-bed figure used here is 111.
The jail is subject to Minnesota Department of Corrections inspection and oversight. The provided data confirms a 2026 annual DOC inspection, JJDPA audit activity, and an annual inspection cycle, but it does not confirm ACA accreditation. The data also confirms official findings related to repeated infrastructure and reporting deficiencies after 2016, but it does not confirm a consent decree or a specific list of lawsuits.
- Facility
- Isanti County Jail
- Address
- 509 Eighteenth Ave SW, Cambridge, MN
- Main Phone
- 763-689-2141
- Operated By
- Isanti County Sheriff's Office
How the Isanti County Inmate Search Works
The Isanti County inmate search is the live roster displayed at the top of this page. You do not need to leave this page or use a separate roster lookup because the custody table here is the search tool. The roster is synced directly from official booking data and lets users filter current inmate records by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge.
The roster shows current Isanti County Jail custody information in a searchable table. Confirmed roster fields include the person's name, booking number, booked date, listed charges, and custody status. When "View Details" is available, it expands the booking record so users can review additional charge information tied to that custody entry.
Charge labels may include severity indicators such as felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor formatting when those codes appear in the source booking data. Status labels may also identify whether the person is in custody, remanded, serving a sentence, or held under another listed custody status. Because booking records can change after court hearings, users should call the jail at 763-689-2141 or Jail Master Control at 763-689-2397 before taking action based on a specific bail, release, transport, or custody question.
The Isanti County jail roster is not the same as a court docket. The roster identifies current custody and booking information, while court records are handled through the Minnesota court system. Minnesota Court Records Online, commonly called MCRO, is the state court records portal, but it should be treated as a court records source rather than a replacement for the live Isanti County Jail roster on this page.
Posting Bail at Isanti County Jail
Bail for an Isanti County Jail inmate is set by the court, not by the jail. The jail can provide custody and booking information, but the court controls bail amounts, release conditions, hearing dates, and changes to conditions after a court appearance. Before going to the jail to post bail, call the Isanti County Jail at 763-689-2141 or Jail Master Control at 763-689-2397 to confirm that the person is still in custody, that bail is currently allowed, and what payment methods are accepted.
Because Isanti County is in Minnesota, bail and release conditions may include Minnesota-style court restrictions when ordered by a judge. Common conditions may involve no-contact orders, Order for Protection or DANCO restrictions, firearm surrender requirements, DWI-related conditions, alcohol or controlled-substance restrictions, pretrial evaluation, or other court-ordered supervision. The exact conditions depend on the case and the judge's order, so the inmate's court paperwork and hearing notice control.
The provided county data does not confirm whether the jail accepts cash, credit cards, cashier's checks, or surety bonds for bail. Call the jail at 763-689-2141 before coming to the facility to confirm accepted payment methods and whether a surety bond is allowed for the specific case. Do not assume that a payment method is accepted unless jail staff confirm it for that inmate and booking.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Isanti County Jail uses Stellar/JailATM for inmate fund accounts and commissary according to the county data provided for this page. Families and friends should confirm the current account setup process before depositing money because deposit rules, account access, and posting times can change by facility operation. Call the jail at 763-689-2141 or Jail Master Control at 763-689-2397 if you need help confirming the current approved deposit method for a specific inmate.
The provided data also confirms local inmate fees that may affect an inmate account balance. Confirmed charges include a $20 booking fee, $20 per day for Huber, $10 for nurse or doctor services, and $10 for medication administration. Kiosk fees are listed as $2 for cash transactions and 10% for credit transactions.
| Confirmed Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Booking fee | $20 |
| Huber fee | $20 per day |
| Nurse or doctor service | $10 |
| Medication administration | $10 |
| Kiosk cash fee | $2 |
| Kiosk credit fee | 10% |
Money deposited to an inmate account may be used for approved commissary items, account obligations, and facility-approved services. Because fees and deductions can affect the usable balance, families should call the jail at 763-689-2141 if they need to confirm whether a deposit will be available for commissary, phone use, medical charges, or other approved expenses.
Inmate Communication
Isanti County Jail uses Reliance for inmate phone and messaging services according to the county data provided for this page. Call the jail at 763-689-2141 to confirm current account setup instructions before funding a phone or messaging account. The data also confirms that voicemail is available, but users should confirm the current voicemail process with jail staff or through the approved Reliance account system.
Inmates at Isanti County Jail cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get urgent information to someone in custody, call the jail at 763-689-2141 and ask whether staff can explain the approved communication options. Jail staff generally cannot pass routine personal messages unless facility policy allows it.
Mail for an inmate should be addressed to the inmate at the Isanti County Jail physical address unless jail staff provide a different mailing instruction. The provided data does not confirm a separate jail mailing address, so users should call before sending important documents, money orders, photos, or other restricted items.
Mailing Address: Inmate Name, Isanti County Jail, 509 Eighteenth Ave SW, Cambridge, MN.
Inmate calls, messages, and mail are monitored and may be recorded, except for confidential legal communication. Attorneys and approved legal representatives should follow the jail's legal communication procedures and confirm any special delivery or call arrangements directly with the facility.
Visitation at Isanti County Jail
Isanti County Jail visitation is conducted by monitor according to the county data provided for this page. Visits are listed as 20 minutes, with visitation available Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Appointments are made Monday through Thursday, and visitors should call the jail at 763-689-2141 before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, appointment process, and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
| Day | Confirmed Visiting Hours | Visit Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Monitor visit | 20 minutes |
| Friday | 10:00 AM-1:30 PM | Monitor visit | 20 minutes |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM-8:30 PM | Monitor visit | 20 minutes |
Visitor rules can change based on inmate classification, staffing, lockdowns, court transport, medical status, or disciplinary restrictions. Bring a valid photo ID, arrive early enough for check-in, and confirm whether minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Dress code rules, behavior rules, and property restrictions may be enforced at check-in.
Visitor Rules
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Confirm the appointment requirement before arriving.
- Confirm whether the inmate is eligible for visits that day.
- Follow dress code, conduct, and property rules.
- Expect visits to be canceled or delayed for court, transport, lockdown, or facility needs.
Isanti County Court Information
Isanti County court matters connected to jail custody are handled through the Minnesota court system. The provided county data does not identify a specific court administrator, court address, public counter hours, lunch closure, or judicial district, so users should confirm those details with the court before appearing in person. The hearing notice, summons, or court order is the controlling document for the hearing date, time, courtroom, and format.
The court handles arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing, probation-related hearings, and other criminal case proceedings that may affect an inmate's custody status at Isanti County Jail. A person may remain in custody, be released, receive new conditions, or be transported based on a court order. Jail staff can confirm custody status, but the court controls hearings, bail orders, warrants, and case outcomes.
Remote hearing methods such as telephone, Zoom, or ITV should be followed only when they are listed on the person's hearing notice or confirmed by the court. Minnesota courts may use remote hearing formats, but the specific case notice controls the required appearance method. If there is a conflict between general information and a hearing notice, follow the hearing notice or contact the court for clarification.
The Isanti County jail roster is not a public court calendar and should not be treated as a complete case history. MCRO is Minnesota's court records portal, but it is a court records source, not a replacement for the current Isanti County Jail roster on this page. For a pending criminal matter, users should rely on the hearing notice, court order, attorney instructions, or direct court confirmation.
- Court
- Isanti County court records and hearings through the Minnesota court system
- Address
- Not confirmed in the provided county data
- Phone
- Not confirmed in the provided county data
- Hours
- Not confirmed in the provided county data
- Judicial District
- Not confirmed in the provided county data