Wadena County Jail

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Updated on: March 26, 2024

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Location 415 South Jefferson Street, Wadena, MN, 56482
Official Website http://www.co.wadena.mn.us/155/Sheriff

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Wadena County County can be found in the Minnesota area. Wadena – is the county seat. Wadena County has a total population of 13669 and was formed in 1858.

Wadena County County has a total area of 536 square miles. The zip codes in Wadena County County are 56434, 56464, 56477, 56478, 56481, 56482.

Wadena County Sheriff’s Office:

The Wadena County Sheriff, Michael D. Carr, Jr., is the head law enforcement officer in the Wadena County county. You can reach him by calling 218-631-7600.

Address: 415 Jefferson Street South, Wadena, Minnesota, 56482, 56434, 56464, 56477, 56478, 56481, 56482.

Fax: 218-631-7699

Phone: 218-631-7600

 

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Wadena County Jail is located in Wadena County County, Minnesota state. The specific address of the Wadena County Jail is 415 South Jefferson Street, Wadena, MN, 56482. The Wadena County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 59,000. The Wadena County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 218-631-7600, the Wadena County Jail information line, or fax at or fax218-631-7699.

Jail History and Structure

In 1981, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Wadena. The justice center houses the Wadena County county sheriff, Wadena police department offices, and the Wadena County Jail. The Wadena County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Wadena County Jail. Originally, the Wadena County Jail could house approximately 1424 inmates.

Over the years, the Wadena County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Wadena County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Wadena County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Wadena County Jail has a 121-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Wadena County Jail.

The Wadena County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the Wadena County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Wadena County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Wadena County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Wadena County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Wadena County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Wadena County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Wadena County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Wadena County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Wadena County Sheriffs Office

Address 415 Jefferson Street South, Wadena, Minnesota, 56482
Phone 218-631-7600
Fax 218-631-7699

Wadena County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Wadena County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 415 South Jefferson Street, Wadena, MN, 56482
Capacity 27
Facility Type Adult
City Wadena
Postal Code 56482
State Minnesota
County Wadena County
Official Website http://www.co.wadena.mn.us/155/Sheriff

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Wadena County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Wadena County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Wadena County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Wadena County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Wadena County Jail.

The Wadena County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Wadena County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Wadena County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Wadena County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Wadena, Wadena County , MN Overview

Coordinates:
46.43944°N 95.13722°W
Country:
United States
State:
Minnesota
Counties:
Wadena, Otter Tail
Area:
Total:
5.37 sq mi (13.91 km2)
Land:
5.37 sq mi (13.91 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation:
1,352 ft (412 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
4,088
Estimate (2019):
4,105
Density:
764.57/sq mi (295.19/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
56482
Area code(s):
218
FIPS code:
27-67504
GNIS feature ID:
0653712

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