About the Yellow Medicine County Jail
The Yellow Medicine County Jail operates at 960 Fourth Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241 under the authority of Sheriff Bill Flaten. Jail Administrator Kathy Busack oversees daily operations with a staff of 14 full-time correction officers. The facility is certified by the Minnesota Department of Corrections with an approved capacity of 36 secure coed beds and an operational capacity of 28.80 under a certification period running through August 31, 2026.
The roster also reflects boarders from neighboring counties, including Chippewa and Stevens, housed at the facility under inter-county agreements. To reach the Sheriff's administrative office, call 320-564-2130. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For jail administration specifically, contact Kathy Busack directly at 320-313-3049.
How to Read the Yellow Medicine County Inmate Search Results
Each row in the Yellow Medicine County inmate search roster displays the booked individual's photo, MNI number, full name, sex, age, booking number, and intake date. The charges block shows the specific offense along with four financial fields: Amount, With Conditions, Bail Received, and Bond Received. Status prefixes such as Hold for Court, Sentenced, Bond/Bail Set, Warrant, and Out of County Warrant tell you exactly where the case stands before you make any financial or logistical decisions.
Bail and Bond Information
When the roster shows a "Bond/Bail Set" status with an amount listed, that figure is the total required before the person can be released. A bail bond company can post a surety bond - typically for a non-refundable fee of around 10% of the bail amount - on the inmate's behalf. If you're paying cash bail directly, confirm the exact amount and any conditions with the jail before transferring funds.
Once bail is posted, the roster will update the Bail Received or Bond Received field accordingly. For questions about a specific bail amount or release conditions, call the jail directly at 320-313-3049 during business hours.
Jail Fees and Costs to Know
Yellow Medicine County charges a $25.00 booking fee upon intake. Inmates who remain in custody are assessed a Pay to Stay fee of $25.00 per day. The 2026 fee schedule also includes a standard boarding fee of $100.00 per day for out-of-county inmates, a special housing boarding fee of $150.00 per day, and a Huber fee of $25.00 for work-release participants.
If an inmate is placed on an alternative supervision program, additional fees apply: Electronic Home Arrest costs $25.00, GPS-only home arrest runs $20.00 per day, GPS combined with Sober Link monitoring is $30.00 per day, and portable breath test (PBT) monitoring - whether in-person or via Sober Link - is $10.00 per day.
Visitation at Yellow Medicine County Jail
Visitation is available daily at the following times:
| Session | Hours |
|---|---|
| Morning | 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Afternoon | 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Evening | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Show up within the posted window. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Contact the jail at 320-313-3049 if you have questions about visitor eligibility or scheduling before making the trip.
Calling and Messaging an Inmate
To leave a voicemail for an inmate at Yellow Medicine County Jail, call 320-313-2515. Phone calls and electronic messaging are available through the jail's communications system. In 2025, the facility processed over 8,000 phone calls totaling more than 53,000 minutes, along with more than 162,000 electronic messages - a clear indicator that both channels are actively used.
Video calls are also available. Phone, video, and e-messaging services operate through the facility's contracted communications provider.
Sending Money to an Inmate
To add money to an inmate's account, use the JailPayments service linked directly on the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's jail page. You'll need the inmate's name and booking number, both of which appear on the roster above. Deposited funds are typically available for commissary purchases once processed by the facility.
Court Dates and Case Information
Criminal cases for Yellow Medicine County inmates are handled by the Yellow Medicine County District Court, located at 415 Ninth Avenue, Granite Falls, MN 56241 - the same building as the Sheriff's administrative office. The Court Administrator is Lindsay Listul.
The court publishes a public calendar each business day at 7:00 a.m. that is updated hourly throughout the day. Hearings may be conducted in person, by phone conference, via Zoom, or through ITV depending on the case. Any hearing notice issued to the inmate or their attorney is binding.
- Phone
- (320) 722-7002
- Fax
- (320) 564-4435
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Yellow Medicine County Jail MN - Quick Reference
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Facility Name | Yellow Medicine County Jail |
| Physical Address | 960 Fourth Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Sheriff | Bill Flaten |
| Jail Administrator | Kathy Busack |
| Jail Admin Phone | 320-313-3049 |
| Sheriff Office Phone | 320-564-2130 |
| Sheriff Office Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Approved Capacity | 36 beds |
| District Court | Yellow Medicine County District Court |
| Court Address | 415 Ninth Avenue, Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Court Phone | (320) 722-7002 |
| Court Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |