Lyon County Jail Roster: Check Custody Before You Call, Pay or Visit
This guide covers the Lyon County Jail in Marshall, Minnesota. Start with the county’s official current-inmate roster, then use the jail, court, VINE or Minnesota DOC source that matches your next task.
The roster is a custody snapshot—not a final criminal judgment. Verify recent bookings, bail, releases and transfers before relying on a roster entry.
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For current Lyon County, Minnesota jail custody, begin with the official Lyon County Jail Roster page. The county says the current-inmate site is automatically updated every 12 hours.
If the booking, bail payment, court transport, release or transfer happened recently, call the jail at 507-929-6623 rather than assuming the online list reflects the exact minute. Use Minnesota Court Records Online separately for the legal case history.
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- Choose the correct source
- Jail address and contacts
- Roster search steps
- Roster fields explained
- No-result troubleshooting
- Bail and release
- Court records and MCRO
- Visiting rules
- Mail and messages
- Phone and texting
- Money and canteen
- Pay for Stay
- VINE and Minnesota Haven
- Minnesota DOC fallback
- Records requests
- Facility oversight
- Safety and PREA
- Facility map
- Official links
- FAQs
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Lyon County Jail Address, Operator and Contact Numbers
Lyon County Jail
Lyon County Jail 611 West Main Street Marshall, MN 56258 Jail: 507-929-6623The jail is connected to the Lyon County Law Enforcement Center and sits directly next to the Lyon County Courthouse.
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office 611 West Main Street Marshall, MN 56258 Main: 507-537-7666Use the Sheriff’s Office for sheriff records/data-practice questions and the jail’s direct number for jail-specific custody questions.
Jail Administration
507-929-6647
Use for questions about current jail operation.
Programs / Release
507-929-6645
The county lists this route for work release, education release and related release-program questions.
Inmate Message Line
507-401-4560
Messages are not confidential, and jail staff do not personally pass messages to inmates.
How to Use the Official Lyon County Jail Roster
- Open the official county roster page. Confirm you are on Lyon County, Minnesota’s government website before following the current-roster link.
- Check the 12-hour update warning. Treat the list as a time-sensitive snapshot rather than minute-by-minute release confirmation.
- Match more than a name. Review the full name, booking date/time, arresting agency and other displayed identifying context before deciding you found the correct person.
- Read the entire custody entry. A charge line, status label, sentence field or image does not tell the whole court or release story.
- Use MCRO for the case itself. Court filings, hearings and dispositions belong in Minnesota Court Records Online or Lyon County District Court—not the jail roster.
- Call when timing matters. For a fresh arrest, recently posted bail, scheduled pickup or possible transfer, verify directly with the jail.
What the Lyon County In-Custody List Can Show
| Roster field | What it can help explain | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Name / identity | Who the county roster entry refers to. | Identity from a common name alone. |
| Image field | May help distinguish people with similar names. | Guilt, conviction, current appearance or final case outcome. |
| Booking date and time | When the jail booking was recorded. | Exact arrest time or permanent custody. |
| Arresting agency | The agency associated with the booking entry. | Which agency will ultimately prosecute or sentence the case. |
| Charge description | The charge or custody basis displayed by the roster. | Final filed charge, conviction or sentence. |
| Status | Operational custody information such as bail, hold, sentence or release-related status when shown. | Complete court disposition or guaranteed release eligibility. |
| Sentence / completion fields | Can provide correctional timing context when populated. | Freedom from every other warrant, hold or jurisdiction. |
What to Do if Someone Is Not on the Lyon County Jail Roster
Booking May Still Be Processing
The 12-hour roster refresh means a very recent intake may not yet be reflected online.
Check Spelling
Try the legal surname, alternate spelling, maiden or hyphenated name rather than relying on a nickname.
Another County or State
The person may be in another county, transferred, released or moved into Minnesota DOC custody.
Case May Still Exist
A court case can remain visible in MCRO even when the person is no longer listed in local jail custody.
- Recheck the person’s legal-name spelling.
- Confirm you mean Lyon County, Minnesota.
- Consider the county’s 12-hour roster update cycle.
- Call the jail if the arrest or release was very recent.
- Check MCRO for the court case.
- Check Minnesota DOC if a transfer to state custody is possible.
- Use federal resources only when the matter is actually federal.
- Use VINE where custody-status notification is appropriate.
Lyon County Bail: Courthouse by Day, Jail Lobby After Hours
Lyon County publishes an unusually clear bail-location rule. The correct destination depends on the time of day.
| Situation | Official Lyon County instruction | Practical check |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Post bail at the Court Administrator’s office on the 3rd floor of the courthouse. | Do not automatically go to the jail lobby during business hours. |
| After normal business hours | Go to the jail front lobby and ask for the on-duty Sergeant or Correctional Officer. | Call first when the custody or bail status changed recently. |
| Personal checks | The jail policy says personal checks are not accepted for bail. | Confirm currently accepted payment methods before travelling. |
| Bail bond | A bail bondsman may be used when that option is permitted by the court order. | Do not assume every case allows a commercial bond. |
Sentenced Release Timing
The county policy says sentenced inmates are generally released at approximately 8:00 a.m. on the scheduled release date and may be picked up in the jail lobby after that time. The county also warns that release may not occur exactly at 8:00 a.m.
Do not promise an exact pickup time. Release processing can require final administrative checks.
Lyon County District Court and Minnesota Court Records Online
Lyon County District Court
Lyon County Courthouse 607 W. Main Marshall, MN 56258 Phone: 507-706-7050 Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.The court is part of Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District and handles criminal, traffic and other cases filed in Lyon County.
Minnesota Court Records Online
MCRO provides access to many public Minnesota district-court records. Case Search can search by person, business, attorney, case number, citation number or attorney bar number.
MCRO also provides Document, Hearing and Judgment searches where records are publicly available online.
Jail Roster vs Court Record
| Question | Use this source |
|---|---|
| Is the person currently listed in Lyon County Jail? | Lyon County Jail roster |
| What case was filed? | MCRO / Lyon County District Court |
| When is the hearing? | MCRO / court calendar |
| What was the final disposition? | Official court record |
| Has the person moved to state corrections? | Minnesota DOC search |
| Can I receive county custody alerts? | VINE / VINELink |
Lyon County Jail Personal Visiting Rules
Six Days Each Week
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
No personal visiting Monday.
8:00–11:00 a.m.
The last morning visit must begin by 10:30 a.m.
1:00–4:00 p.m.
The last afternoon visit must begin by 3:30 p.m.
No Appointment Required
The current county policy states that appointments are not required for personal visits.
Visitor Limits and Identification
- Two visits per day per inmate.
- Maximum two people per visit.
- Visitors must be different between the two visits.
- Visits are approximately 30 minutes.
- Visitors cannot switch during a visit.
- Adult visitors must be at least 18.
- A valid picture ID showing the visitor’s current address is required.
- A person incarcerated within the previous 60 days needs prior permission from the Jail Administrator.
Visiting With a Child
A visitor under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and may visit a parent or legal guardian. The county requires a birth certificate or legal guardianship papers. When the other visitor is an adult, one child is allowed in the visit.
Professional Visiting
Professional visits are listed seven days a week during these blocks:
- 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Administrative lockdown periods are 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 4:30–6:00 p.m.
View Current Official Jail Policies ↗
How to Send Mail to Lyon County Jail
Lyon County Jail C/O “Inmate Name” 611 West Main Street Marshall, MN 56258Use the person’s name as shown by the official custody source. The current county policy also states that outgoing envelopes cannot contain writing or drawings other than the required address and that the inmate’s name must be clearly printed on the envelope.
Leaving an Inmate a Message
Call 507-401-4560 to use the inmate message system.
- Messages are not confidential.
- Jail staff will not pass messages directly to inmates.
- Do not leave passwords, sensitive case strategy, witness information or other private information on an ordinary message system.
Reliance Telephone, Phone Cards and Texting
Reliance Telephone
Lyon County says inmates may purchase phone cards through the jail or online through Reliance Telephone.
The county currently lists $10 and $20 phone-card amounts and says other phone cards will not work with its jail phones.
Collect Calls and Texting
The county directs users to Reliance Telephone for collect-call and texting setup.
Reliance: 800-896-3201
How to Deposit Money for a Lyon County Jail Inmate
Inmate-account money is not bail. Lyon County publishes both a jail-lobby kiosk method and an online Inmate Canteen method.
Jail Lobby Kiosk
Money may be deposited during the day or night at the kiosk in the Lyon County Law Enforcement Center / jail lobby.
During business hours, enter through the main entrance. After hours, the county instructs visitors to use the beige phone in the first lobby for access.
Inmate Canteen
The official jail policy links to Inmate Canteen for online credit-card deposits to an inmate account.
Lyon County Pay for Stay and Release Programs
$20 Per Day for Convicted Inmates
The current county policy states that convicted inmates are assessed $20 per day, including credited days, under Minnesota’s county-jail Pay for Stay authority.
An unpaid balance may be invoiced at release. The policy says payment or payment arrangements must be made within 30 days.
Written Waiver Request
The county policy says a person seeking waiver of Pay for Stay fees must make the request in writing to the Sheriff or Jail Administrator within 5 days after release after receiving the invoice.
Work Release, Education Release and STS
People granted work release, education release, Sentence to Serve or a similar release privilege must complete the county’s required program verification before beginning the sentence.
The current jail policy lists 507-929-6645 for release-program questions.
VINE for County Custody; Minnesota Haven for DOC Notifications
Minnesota VINE / VINELink
Lyon County links to Minnesota VINELink for custody-status information and registration for notifications such as release from a county jail or detention facility.
Minnesota Haven
If the person is in a Minnesota Department of Corrections facility or under DOC community supervision, DOC now uses Minnesota Haven, formerly known as Minnesota CHOICE, for applicable information and release notifications.
When to Use the Minnesota DOC Search Instead
Use the Minnesota Department of Corrections search when someone has moved beyond local Lyon County Jail custody and is under Minnesota DOC jurisdiction.
Minnesota DOC describes its public search as containing information about people committed to the Commissioner of Corrections who remain under DOC jurisdiction, whether incarcerated in prison or released from prison while still under supervision.
Use Lyon County Roster For
- Recent local bookings
- Pretrial detention
- County-jail custody
- Local sentence or hold status when displayed
Use Minnesota DOC For
- State correctional custody
- DOC jurisdiction after transfer
- State-prison location
- DOC supervision information that is publicly available
Open Minnesota DOC Search Guide ↗
If the matter is actually federal rather than Minnesota county/state custody, use the Federal Jail Inmate Search guide to identify the correct federal system.
Lyon County Sheriff Records and Data Requests
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office handles requests for releasable sheriff records, reports and other data under Minnesota’s data-practices framework. The county notes that some data may not be public depending on the record and stage of the case.
Sheriff Data Requests
Requests should be made during normal business hours. The county publishes its data-request form, records policy, current data classification materials and fee schedule.
Need a Court Record Instead?
If you need the criminal-case docket, hearing or certified court document, use MCRO and Lyon County District Court rather than the Sheriff’s records route.
Minnesota DOC Oversight of Lyon County Jail
Minnesota Department of Corrections’ Inspection and Enforcement unit inspects and licenses local correctional facilities, including county jails. The state’s inspection archive currently lists Lyon County Jail reports for 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2024, along with a corrective-action response associated with the 2024 inspection.
2024 Lyon County Jail Report
The inspection report is facility-oversight material. It should not be confused with the live jail roster, family visiting instructions or a person’s court record.
Corrective Action Response
Minnesota DOC also publishes a corrective-action response associated with the inspection. Use the state archive for the current official oversight record.
Urgent Welfare and PREA Reporting
If the concern involves immediate safety or sexual abuse/harassment in custody, do not wait for the 12-hour roster cycle or use an ordinary inmate message as the only contact.
Contact the Jail or Sheriff’s Office
For a time-sensitive welfare concern involving a person believed to be in Lyon County Jail, contact the facility directly at 507-929-6623.
For emergencies or immediate threats outside routine jail communication, use the appropriate emergency channel.
Third-Party Reporting
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office states that third parties may report allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment on behalf of a person in custody.
Sheriff: 507-537-7666
New Horizons Crisis Center: 507-532-5764 or 800-881-7493
Map: Lyon County Jail and Courthouse Area
The jail is at 611 West Main Street. The Lyon County Courthouse is next door at 607 W. Main. Remember that jail custody, court administration and bail functions can use different counters even though the buildings are adjacent.
Official Lyon County and Minnesota Action Directory
County page linking to the current local in-custody list and explaining the 12-hour update cycle.
Open Roster Page ↗Official jail address, phone and administrative contacts.
Open Jail Page ↗Bail, visiting, money, mail, messages, phone, release and Pay for Stay rules.
Open Policies ↗Local court administration, courthouse contact and court information.
Open Court Page ↗Public Minnesota district-court case, document, hearing and judgment search.
Open MCRO ↗Minnesota DOC information and notification route for eligible state-DOC cases.
Open Haven Guide ↗Use after transfer to Minnesota DOC custody or supervision.
Open DOC Search ↗Online inmate-account deposit path linked by Lyon County.
Open Inmate Canteen ↗Phone-card, collect-call and texting service referenced by Lyon County.
Open Reliance ↗Official route for qualifying Lyon County Sheriff’s records and data requests.
Open Records Page ↗Before You Call, Visit, Pay or Pick Someone Up
- Confirm this is Lyon County, Minnesota.
- Check the official roster rather than an old copied inmate page.
- Remember the county’s stated 12-hour roster refresh cycle.
- Match the correct person using more than a common name or booking image.
- Use MCRO for the criminal case rather than treating a roster charge as final.
- Call the jail for a fresh booking, recently posted bail or planned pickup.
- Do not visit on Monday.
- Bring valid picture identification with your current address for personal visiting.
- Keep bail payments separate from Inmate Canteen deposits.
- Do not leave sensitive case details on the non-confidential message line.
- Use VINE for applicable county custody alerts and Minnesota Haven for applicable DOC notifications.
- Do not treat arrest, charge, booking, mugshot or bail information as proof of guilt.
Related Inmate Search Guides
Sibley County, Minnesota
Use this guide if the custody search may belong in nearby Sibley County rather than Lyon County.
Federal Custody
Use the federal guide when the person may be in federal rather than Minnesota local or state custody.
More Inmate Search Guides
Browse additional facility and jurisdiction guides when the arrest location or custody system is different.
Lyon County Jail Inmate Roster FAQs
Which Lyon County Jail does this page cover?
This guide covers Lyon County Jail at 611 West Main Street in Marshall, Minnesota. It does not cover a Lyon County facility in Nevada, Kansas, Iowa, Kentucky or another state.
Where is the official Lyon County, Minnesota inmate roster?
Lyon County publishes an official Jail Roster page that links to its current in-custody list. The county says the roster site is automatically updated every 12 hours.
Does a Lyon County roster entry prove someone was convicted?
No. An arrest, booking entry, charge, bail status or booking image does not prove conviction. Use Minnesota Court Records Online or Lyon County District Court to check the court case and disposition.
Why is someone not appearing on the Lyon County roster?
Possible reasons include the 12-hour update cycle, recent intake, release, transfer, another county, Minnesota DOC custody, name differences or another custody system. Call the jail when timing is important.
Where is Lyon County Jail located?
Lyon County Jail is located at 611 West Main Street, Marshall, Minnesota 56258. The direct jail phone is 507-929-6623.
How is bail posted at Lyon County Jail?
The county policy says bail between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. is posted at the Court Administrator’s office on the third floor of the courthouse. After normal business hours, bail may be posted through the jail front lobby by requesting the on-duty Sergeant or Correctional Officer. Personal checks are not accepted for bail.
What are Lyon County Jail personal visiting hours?
Personal visits are currently allowed Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m. There is no personal visiting Monday. The last morning visit begins by 10:30 a.m. and the last afternoon visit by 3:30 p.m.
How do I send mail to someone in Lyon County Jail?
Current county instructions list: Lyon County Jail, C/O “Inmate Name,” 611 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258. Verify special mail, legal mail, publications or package rules directly with the jail before sending them.
How do I add money to a Lyon County Jail inmate account?
The county provides a jail-lobby kiosk and links to Inmate Canteen for online credit-card deposits. Inmate-account deposits are separate from bail payments.
Should I use VINE or Minnesota Haven?
Use VINE/VINELink for applicable county-jail custody-status and release notifications. When someone is in Minnesota DOC custody or under DOC community supervision, Minnesota DOC uses Minnesota Haven, formerly Minnesota CHOICE, for applicable information and release notifications.
Official Sources Reviewed
- Lyon County — Jail Roster
- Lyon County — Current In-Custody List
- Lyon County — Jail Contact Information
- Lyon County — Jail Policies
- Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
- Lyon County Sheriff — Data Requests
- Minnesota Judicial Branch — Lyon County District Court
- Minnesota Court Records Online
- Minnesota DOC — Search for Individuals
- Minnesota DOC — Minnesota Haven Notifications
- Minnesota DOC — Adult Facility Inspection Reports
- VINELink
- Reliance Telephone
- Inmate Canteen