Jail
Notices
Reference: Public Fingerprinting
The public can call 457-6390 to set up public fingerprints. They must wear a mask, have a valid picture ID, and each printed card is $10 that needs to be paid in the public kiosk in the front lobby.
Reference: Law Enforcement Center Access
Date: March 18, 2020
At this time, out of an abundance of caution, the Law Enforcement Center will temporarily be closed for public access due to the COVID-19 situation. The public can continue to call the Law Enforcement Center for service. There will be no disruption in emergency service response. The public is directed not to come to the Law Enforcement Center, but to access services via phone. The general phone number for the Law Enforcement Center is 507-457-6368.
Reference: Jail Procedures
Date: March 13, 2020
Due to the evolving public safety concerns and security concerns of the Winona County Jail the Winona County Sheriff's Office is implementing a plan to address concerns associated with reducing the chances of the spread and exposure to COVID-19 in our correctional facility. Starting March 13, 2020 the immediate steps are being taken by the Winona County Sheriff's Office Jail:
Actions Taken by the Winona County Jail effective March 13.2020 and are in effect until further notice
- Cancel Public Jail visitations
- Cancel Public jail tours
- Cancel Inmate Work Crews (STS)
- Cancel Jail Program Bible Study
- Cancel Jail Program NA
- Cancel Jail Program AA
These actions being taken are for a nonspecific time frame and will be reviewed by Sheriff's Office Administration with Public Safety and Institutional safety if and when they can be reinstated.
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Captain Steven Buswell
Jail AdministratorPhone: 507-457-6377
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Main Jail
Phone: 507-457-6503Fax: 507-457-6572
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Jail Annex
Phone: 507-457-6590Fax: 507-457-6494
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Jail Programs
Phone: 507-457-6591
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Inmate Message Line
Phone: 507-205-3053
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Winona County Detention Center
Visiting Hours
The Winona County Jail has separate hours for visiting inmates. Only non-contact visits will be permitted for all social visits unless authorized by the administration of the Winona County Jail. An inmate may have a maximum of two visits per visiting day and normal visits last a maximum of twenty minutes per visit.
The visiting times for inmates are as follows:
Adult Males
Sunday
6 to 8 pmSaturday
10 am to NoonWednesday
Noon to 4 pmAdult Females
Sunday
8 to 10 pmSaturday
8 to 10 amWednesday
8 am to NoonJuveniles
Parents or legal guardians may visit at any reasonable time.
Phone Messages
Anyone can leave a phone message for an inmate in the Winona County Jail at 507-452-9970 anytime twenty-four hours a day on the phone message system. The jail does not accept incoming calls for inmates.