Otter Tail County Detention Facility

WHO ARE WE?
The Detention Facility was built in 1987 and has a capacity of 111. We hold sentenced and unsentenced prisoners from within our county as well as prisoners for other counties, the Department of Corrections, Immigration and US Marshals.

WHAT TYPE OF PROGRAMS DO WE HAVE?
Chemical dependency, bible study, church, adult education, gym and library are some of the programming services available to the inmates.

Work Release - This program gives inmates the opportunity to maintain their current employment or obtain employment while incarcerated. The inmates must pay the County a set fee per day to have that privilege.

ICWC (Institution Community Work Crew) - This Department of Corrections program utilized minimum-security prison inmates to build low income housing throughout the area. The inmates receive an hourly wage based on the length of time they have been in the program.

STS (Sentencing to Service) - This program utilizes minimum security jail inmates to provide services throughout the county. Examples of some projects they work on are Glendalough State Park, work for townships (cutting brush, ditch cleanup, etc), jail kitchen help, Salvation Army and many more. The inmates receive a set amount per hour they work that is applied directly to any fines they have on file.

What are your visiting hours?
Can I call an inmate?
What can I bring an inmate?
Can I write to an inmate?
Do you take fingerprints for job applications, adoptions, etc?
How can I get a job at the Detention Facility?


What are your visiting hours?

VISITATION
First Floor & K Dorm
Wednesday 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

L Dorm
Wednesday 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 11:30 am

*Visits are 30 minutes*
*Visits begin on the hour and half hour*

Trustys
Daily 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
EXCEPTION: Wednesday 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

All visitors must be pre-approved by the Programming Dept.

Can I call an inmate?

No. Only outgoing calls are allowed. We also do not take messages for inmates unless there is a family emergency. You may leave avoicemail for the inmate by calling 736-1083 and follow the prompts. Phone calls made by the inmates are collect or they may purchase a calling card from canteen.

What can I bring an inmate?

Cash. We have canteen available three times per week and at those times the inmates may purchase food, writing materials and hygiene items.

Can I write to an inmate?

Yes. Staff scans all mail coming into and going out of the facility. The letter can be addressed directly to an inmate using the Detention Facility address.

Do you take fingerprints for job applications, adoptions, etc?

Yes, courtesy prints are done on Thursday - Sunday. We strongly recommend that you call first to make sure there are no conflicts.

How can I get a job at the Detention Facility?

Employment opportunities are posted in area newspapers. Applications are accepted only at that time. Any additional information may be obtained from the Coordinator's Office.