How to Use the Wilkin County Inmate Search
The roster table above shows each inmate's name, booking number, booking date, bail amount, charges, and current custody status. Status tags tell you at a glance whether someone is In Custody, Awaiting Hearing, or on a Hold - no bail designation, which is critical information before you decide whether to drive to Breckenridge with cash. Click "View Details" on any row to see the full charge list and facility contact information.
Start your Wilkin County inmate search by typing the last name, booking number, or a listed charge into the search field above the roster. If someone was booked in the past few hours, they may not yet appear because the intake process has to complete before the record syncs. The roster also shows a "Last Successful Sync" timestamp so you know how current the data is - if you can't find the person you're looking for and the record should be there, call the jail directly at 218-643-1205 to confirm custody status.
The Wilkin County Jail holds 21 beds and houses male and female inmates at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. The facility also holds inmates under active housing agreements with Ransom County, North Dakota and Richland County, North Dakota, so some people listed on the roster may be held on charges filed in those jurisdictions.
Reading the Charges and Status
Charges on the Wilkin County roster are listed with Minnesota statute codes, such as G-Under Sentence-169A.20.1(5) Traffic - DWI or F-COURT/PENDING-629.13 Fugitive from Justice. The letter prefix indicates the severity: F for felony, G for gross misdemeanor, and M for misdemeanor. A HOLD designation means the inmate is being held for another agency or under a probation violation and typically cannot be released on bail regardless of the amount shown.
If the Bail column shows a dash (-), bail has not been set or the inmate is not bail-eligible. A numeric amount means the court has set bail and the inmate can be released once it's posted. Always verify the bail status and any conditions with the Wilkin County Courthouse before paying.
Posting Bail or Bond
You have two places to post bail for someone held at the Wilkin County Jail: at the jail itself, or at the criminal court location where the case will be heard. Court-side payment is only available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The jail accepts bail payments around the clock through dispatch.
Direct bail payments at the jail are cash only. If you need to use a surety bond, you must go through a state-approved bond agent licensed in Minnesota. A third party - a family member, friend, or bondsman - may post cash bail on behalf of the defendant, but the person posting needs a valid photo ID and the exact booking number from the roster above.
Before you drive to Breckenridge with cash, confirm the current bail amount on the roster. If the status shows "Hold - no bail" or "Awaiting Hearing," paying money at the jail will not secure release. Call the court at 218-517-6020 during business hours to confirm the status and any release conditions before paying.
| Payment location | Address | Hours | Payment method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkin County Jail | 515 Dacotah Ave, Breckenridge, MN 56520 | 24/7 via dispatch | Cash only |
| Wilkin County Courthouse | 300 S. Fifth Street, Breckenridge, MN 56520 | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Cash, surety bond |
Visitation at the Wilkin County Jail
Visitation at the Wilkin County Jail is handled through Reliance Telephone, the facility's approved phone and video visitation provider under the agreement adopted in County Board materials dated January 20, 2026. All visits - on-site and remote - are scheduled online through Reliance. Jail staff do not schedule visits, so don't call the jail to book a time.
You'll need a Driver's License or state-issued photo ID to complete the scheduling flow. If the inmate you want to visit doesn't appear in the Reliance visitation list, they likely haven't logged into the visitation kiosk for the first time yet. Once the inmate completes that first kiosk login, their name becomes available for scheduling. For technical issues with booking, Reliance support is available at 1-800-896-3201.
Off-site video visitation is available through Reliance Connect, so family members who can't travel to Breckenridge can visit remotely from a phone, tablet, or computer.
| Day | Visitation hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 1:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. |
Phone Calls and Inmate Voicemail
Inmate phone service at the Wilkin County Jail is provided by Reliance Telephone. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls - all calls are placed outbound from the housing unit phones, and most calls are collect or prepaid through a Reliance account. To set up a prepaid account or add funds, contact Reliance at 1-800-896-3201.
If you need to leave a message for an inmate, the facility operates an inmate voicemail line at 218-517-5060. Voicemails are delivered to the inmate through the facility's internal process; this is the correct way to reach someone in custody when a live call isn't possible.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money sent to an inmate's account is used for commissary purchases, phone time through Reliance, and video visitation credits. The Wilkin County Jail processes deposits through the same vendor system used for visitation and phone service. To deposit money online or check balances, use the Reliance deposit options at 1-800-896-3201, or bring cash to the jail lobby at 515 Dacotah Ave during dispatch hours.
Always reference the inmate's booking number from the roster above when sending money. Deposits without the correct booking number can be delayed or returned.
Wilkin County Court Information
Criminal and traffic cases for people booked into the Wilkin County Jail are handled by the Wilkin County District Court, part of Minnesota's Eighth Judicial District. Court Administration collects fees, fines, bonds, and escrow funds, and is the office to contact for hearing dates, case numbers, and filing questions.
The Wilkin County court calendar is published as a searchable PDF at 7:00 a.m. on business days and updated hourly throughout the day. If a hearing is set to be held remotely, the Minnesota Judicial Branch uses telephone conference calls and Zoom - check the calendar entry for the specific hearing to see the format and call-in information.
- Courthouse
- Wilkin County Courthouse
- Address
- 300 S. Fifth Street, Breckenridge, MN 56520
- Phone
- 218-517-6020
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Facility Information
The Wilkin County Jail MN operates under the oversight of Sheriff Tony Harris, with Aaron Wood serving as Jail Administrator. The facility holds active housing agreements with Ransom County and Richland County in North Dakota, which is why some inmates on the roster may be held on out-of-state charges. Dispatch is staffed 24 hours a day and is the correct number to call for after-hours questions about custody status, bail payment, or inmate welfare.
- Facility name
- Wilkin County Jail
- Address
- 515 Dacotah Ave, Breckenridge, MN 56520
- Jail phone
- 218-643-1205
- Fax
- 218-643-9115
- Sheriff
- Tony Harris
- Sheriff's Office phone
- 218-643-8544
- Jail Administrator
- Aaron Wood
- Dispatch
- 24/7
- Capacity
- 21 beds
- Security levels
- Minimum, medium, maximum (male and female)
- Licensing
- Minnesota Department of Corrections
- Operating authority
- Minnesota Administrative Rule 2911 and applicable statutes