About the Rice County Jail
Rice County Jail is the county detention facility for Rice County, Minnesota, and is located inside the Rice County Public Safety Center at 50 East View Drive in Faribault. The jail is open and active, and it operates under the Rice County Sheriff's Office. The current sheriff is Jesse Thomas, the Chief Deputy is Joe Yetzer, and the current jail page lists Stephanie Duhme as Jail Administrator.
Rice County Jail was completed as part of the newer Rice County Public Safety Center project after earlier Minnesota Department of Corrections issues led the county toward a replacement facility. The newer public safety center is approximately 83,000 square feet and includes a 76-bed jail. The jail's design capacity is 90 beds, approved capacity is 76 beds, and operational capacity is listed at 68.4 beds, or about 68 beds.
Rice County Jail has a classification system, intake and processing space, tablet-based medical screening, remote arraignment infrastructure, a physical law library, tablet access, and more than 400 free reading books. Confirmed jail programs include chemical dependency support, recreation, legal resources, education opportunities, life skills, religious programming, AA/NA, parenting, re-entry programming, and work release or job search when ordered by the court. Public records also confirm on-site part-time nursing and mental health professional services.
Rice County Jail staffing is listed as 1 jail administrator, 1 assistant jail administrator, 2 jail program assistants, 1 records specialist, 4 sergeants, and 25 correctional officers. Minnesota DOC inspection records from 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 are part of the facility record, and the 2025 inspection placed the facility on biennial inspection status after the new facility reached full compliance.
- Facility
- Rice County Jail
- Address
- 50 East View Drive, Faribault, MN 55021
- Main Phone
- 507-332-6021
- Operated By
- Rice County Sheriff's Office
How the Rice County Inmate Search Works
The Rice County inmate search is the live roster at the top of this page. It is not a separate lookup tool, and users can search the current Rice County jail roster directly on the page by using the live filtering fields. The roster is synced directly from official booking data for current-custody jail list information.
The Rice County Jail List shows roster fields including Front Mugshot, Inmate, Booked, and Charges. The roster also displays an "as of" timestamp, and Rice County's roster instructions confirm that users can filter the jail list by entering part of a last name. On this page, users may also use visible booking and charge information to narrow an inmate lookup for Rice County.
The "View Details" option expands the visible jail record so users can review additional charge information connected to that booking. Charge text on the roster reflects jail booking data and should not be treated as a final court outcome. A listed charge, bail status, or custody status may change after a court hearing, release order, amended complaint, or sentencing.
The Rice County Jail roster is not the same as a court docket. The roster is a current-custody jail list, while Minnesota Court Records Online, known as MCRO, is the statewide public court records system for Minnesota district court case records, public documents, hearings, and judgments. Rice County criminal cases are handled through Rice County District Court, not through the jail roster itself.
Posting Bail at Rice County Jail
Bail for a Rice County inmate is set by the court, not by Rice County Jail. The jail may accept bail or bond payments after the court has set the amount and conditions, but jail staff do not decide the bail amount. Before coming to the Rice County Public Safety Center, call Rice County Jail at 507-332-6021 to confirm the inmate is still in custody, the current bail amount, and the correct payment process.
Minnesota Judicial Branch information confirms that bail or bond may be posted at the jail or at criminal court. Rice County Jail accepts cash bail, and the jail accepts only state-approved bail bond agents. If a surety bond is being considered, call the jail at 507-332-6021 before arranging payment to confirm the bond agent is accepted and that the court has authorized the release conditions.
Common Minnesota release conditions may include no-contact orders such as OFP or DANCO restrictions, DWI-related conditions, firearm surrender requirements, pretrial evaluation, chemical testing, travel limits, or a requirement to appear at all future court hearings. The hearing notice and release order control the conditions for a specific defendant. Violating a release condition may lead to arrest, bail revocation, or additional charges.
The Rice County Public Safety Center design includes a lobby area for bail and bond payment activity and work release entry and exit. Because payment requirements can vary by case, call the jail at 507-332-6021 before arriving with cash, card, or bond paperwork.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Rice County Jail materials identify Inmate Canteen, available through team3.inmatecanteen.com, for online money deposits and commissary ordering. Family and friends may use that platform to add funds or order approved canteen items for an inmate. Rice County Public Safety Center materials also state that money can be added to jail accounts 24/7 near the intake area.
Rice County confirms that in-person cash deposits at the jail are available and free. The official jail deposit instructions list a $8.95 fee for credit card deposits and a $6.95 fee for bank account deposits. The same instructions state that credit card deposits are available immediately, while bank account deposits may take 3-5 business days.
Rice County's 2026 fee schedule lists a $20.00 booking fee. The county fee schedule also lists Huber and work release fees, which may apply when an inmate is approved for court-ordered work release, Huber, or job search. Call Rice County Jail at 507-332-6021 to confirm the current account balance rules, deposit limits, refund rules, and whether any local fees apply to the inmate.
| Item | Confirmed Detail |
|---|---|
| Online deposit and commissary platform | Inmate Canteen |
| In-person cash deposit | Available at the jail |
| In-person cash deposit fee | Free |
| Credit card deposit fee | $8.95 |
| Bank account deposit fee | $6.95 |
| Booking fee | $20.00 |
| Bank account deposit timing | May take 3-5 business days |
Inmate Communication
Rice County Jail uses ICSolutions for inmate phone service. Family and friends may set up phone service online through ICSolutions, by phone at 1-888-506-8407, or by mail. Confirmed ICSolutions account types include Prepaid Account and Debit Telephone Account.
Inmates at Rice County Jail cannot receive incoming calls. If someone is in custody, they must place outgoing calls through the approved jail phone system. Call Rice County Jail at 507-332-6021 to confirm the current phone account setup process, call rates, blocked-number rules, and whether the inmate has phone privileges at the time you are trying to communicate.
Rice County uses GettingOut for inmate messaging, communication, and video visit scheduling. If you are trying to message an inmate or schedule video communication, use the GettingOut process listed by Rice County and confirm account setup directly with the jail if you have trouble.
Mail should be addressed to the inmate at Rice County Jail, 50 East View Drive, Faribault, MN 55021. Include the inmate's full name and follow jail mail rules so the item is not rejected. Inmate calls, messages, video visits, and mail may be monitored or recorded, except for confidential legal communication.
Visitation at Rice County Jail
Rice County Jail visitation is confirmed for every day during three daily time blocks. Visits are scheduled through GettingOut, which Rice County identifies for video visits, inmate messaging, and communication. Call Rice County Jail at 507-332-6021 before planning a visit to confirm the inmate is eligible for visits, the visit format, and any current facility restrictions.
| Day | Confirmed Visitation Hours | Scheduling Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 8:00 AM-11:00 AM | GettingOut |
| Every day | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | GettingOut |
| Every day | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM | GettingOut |
Visitor rules can change based on security status, classification, court transport, staffing, and inmate discipline. Bring a valid photo ID, arrive early enough to complete check-in, and follow staff instructions. Minors may need adult supervision, and visitors should expect dress code rules, behavior rules, and restrictions on bags, phones, or personal property. A scheduled visit may be delayed or canceled if the inmate is in court, in transport, in medical care, or otherwise unavailable.
Rice County Court Information
Rice County criminal cases are handled by Rice County District Court. Rice County District Court is part of Minnesota's Third Judicial District, and the Court Administrator is Lisa Kuhlman. The court handles criminal hearings such as arraignments, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing, probation matters, warrants, and other district court proceedings.
Rice County remote hearings are conducted through Zoom when the court authorizes a remote appearance. Rice County information confirms that participants may go to the Court Administration Office or call 507-497-7134 for remote hearing access details. Public Zoom rooms are available at the courthouse for court users who need them.
The hearing notice controls the date, time, courtroom, and appearance format for a specific case. If the notice says the hearing is in person, remote participation should not be assumed. If the notice says the hearing is by Zoom or another remote method, follow the notice and contact Rice County District Court if the access details are missing.
Rice County has a Daily Court Calendar. The daily calendar is published for the next day at 7:00 PM and is updated hourly beginning at 7:00 AM. MCRO may be used for Minnesota public court records, including Case Search, Document Search, Hearing Search, and Judgment Search, but MCRO is a court records system, not the current Rice County Jail roster.
- Court
- Rice County District Court
- Address
- Rice County District Court, Faribault, Minnesota
- Phone
- 507-497-7134
- Hours
- Call 507-497-7134 to confirm current public counter hours
- Judicial District
- Minnesota Third Judicial District