About the Nicollet County Jail
Nicollet County Jail is operated by the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office in St. Peter, Minnesota. Sheriff Aaron Petersen has led the department since 2026, with Jason Wech serving as Jail Administrator. The facility, built in 1984, has an initial capacity of 28 beds with the ability to expand to 34 beds and accommodates male and female inmates, including sentenced, sentence-pending, work release, and straight-time offenders.
- Facility
- Nicollet County Jail
- Address
- 501 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
- Main Phone
- 507-934-7100
- Operated By
- Nicollet County Sheriff's Office
How the Nicollet County Inmate Search Works
The roster above is the official inmate search tool for Nicollet County Jail. You can search by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge. Each entry shows inmate photo if available, MNI, name, booking number, booking date, charges, and status. Clicking "View Details" reveals full pending charges, including severity codes such as F, G, and M and court status such as Awaiting Hearing, Remanded, or Serving Sentence. The roster reflects custody information only and is not a court docket; for Minnesota court records, MCRO provides separate case data.
Posting Bail at Nicollet County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not the jail. Call the jail at 507-934-7100 before arriving to confirm the bail amount and acceptable payment methods. Nicollet County Jail accepts cash only for bail payments and state-approved bonds from authorized agents, in accordance with Minnesota Stat. Section 629.53. Common pretrial conditions may include personal recognizance, unsecured appearance bonds, restrictions on travel or firearms, and possible electronic monitoring, as coordinated by the court and Nicollet County Community Corrections.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money can be deposited through JailATM using the official Nicollet County Jail website. The facility also accepts money orders or cashier's checks mailed to the inmate at the jail address. Nondisclosed cash sent by mail is not accepted and will not be the jail's responsibility. A booking fee of $25 is charged during intake. For commissary or additional items, inmates may receive funds through the jail's approved commissary process.
Inmate Communication
Inmates use Reliance Telephone for outgoing calls; they cannot receive incoming calls. All calls are monitored and recorded except confidential legal communications. Mail should be addressed to the inmate at the facility:
[Inmate Name], Nicollet County Jail, 501 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082.
Call 507-934-7100 for account setup or current messaging instructions.
Visitation at Nicollet County Jail
| Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00-19:30 | In-person, ID required |
| Thursday | 08:00-11:00 | In-person, ID required |
| Saturday | 13:00-16:30 | In-person, ID required |
Visitors must bring valid photo ID. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted, appropriate attire is required, and visits are non-contact and may be monitored or recorded.
Visitors may not have been incarcerated in the past 60 days. Each inmate may receive a maximum of 2 visiting sessions daily, and each visitor is limited to one visit per day.
Nicollet County Court Information
Nicollet County District Court, part of the Fifth Judicial District, handles arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial matters, trials, and sentencing. Court administration can be reached by email at 5thNicolletCourtAdmin@courts.state.mn.us.
Remote hearings may use Zoom; the hearing notice is the controlling document for format and timing. Public court calendars are released in PDF each business day at 07:00 and updated hourly.
- Court
- Nicollet County District Court
- Address
- 501 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
- Phone
- 507-550-7032
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30
- Judicial District
- Fifth Judicial District