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Sheriff Brian L. Sweberg: 507-725-3379 extension 4101

Chief Deputy Bill Hargrove: 507-725-3379 extension 4102

Jail Administrator Rachel Meyer: 507-725-3379 extension 4120

If you are a victim and wish to have notification on an offender's incarceration status, you can register at any time by calling toll-free 1-877-MN-4-VINE or 1-877-664-8463 or click here. When the offender is released, transferred, or escapes, the registered person(s) will receive an automatic telephone notification. (Do not depend solely on the VINE Service for your protection. If you feel that you may be at risk, take precautions as if the offender has already been released).

You may also contact Houston County Victims Services Office at 507-725-5831.

At the Houston County Jail you will encounter “video visiting”. This means there is no face to face contact between the visitor and the detainee. Our Visiting Hours are:

Thursdays: 12:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday and Sunday: 5:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

You must have a Turnkey Account set-up prior to visit https://secure.inmatecanteen.com

If you do not  have access to a computer, you are able to set up an account on site prior to visiting.  Turnkey visitation is on a first come, first serve basis.

Each time you visit you will need to present a pictured identification card or pictured driver’s license.

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The children must be supervised at all times while in the facility.

If you are having problems or wish to purchase phone time you may call the Reliance Telephone Vendor at 1-800-896-3201.
Cash or credit card deposits are accepted for a detainee via our lobby kiosk, or deposits can be made online at www.InmateCanteen.com.
“The Inmates Name”
C/O Houston County Jail
306 South Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Adult Basic Education
  • Religion Services
  • Chemical Dependency
  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • Library
  • Recreational time
  • Work release program
Volunteers play a significant role to assist with some of the programming listed above.
If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please give us a call at 507-725-3379 ext 4120.

The original historic jail which is still standing was built in 1875 to house both male and female prisoners. The Sheriff, his wife and family resided in historic jail up to the 1970’s. In the late 1970’s, the interior of the jail was remodeled. The historic jail was placed on the state and national historic registry. It was licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections as the oldest operating jail in the State of Minnesota prior to closing in October 2011 with a maximum capacity of 14 beds to house adult males only.

The current Houston County Justice Center was opened on October 31, 2011 licensed to house 30 male and female prisoners. The facility offers video visitation, inmate recreation, inmate programming, inmate canteen, full service kitchen, inmate laundry and inmate phone service. The facility was constructed with 41 unit cells with the capability of double bunking in each unit. The sally port is located off of South Marshall Street on the north side of the facility. The public parking is located along East South Street to accommodate the Justice Center and the Historic Courthouse. Additional occupancy of the facility includes the Sheriff Office, Court Administration, Department of Corrections, County Attorney and Victim Services. The Architect of the facility was Klein/McCarthy Architect of St. Louis Park, MN. The Construction Manager of the facility was Knutson Construction of Rochester, MN.