Otter Tail County Jail is the county jail for Otter Tail County, Minnesota, run by the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office in Fergus Falls. As of October 11, 2026, the official roster lists 43 people in custody. The jail is at 416 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537; call 218-998-8556 to confirm visits, deposits, mail, and bail before you go.
Roster updated · Facility details reviewed
Who is currently held at Otter Tail County Jail?
Last successful fetch: 10/11/2026, 4:21:26 PM CDT.
Current-custody records captured from the approved source at the displayed fetch time.
Name
Booking number
Charges
Alberts, Allen Michael
002600000393
Domestic Abuse No Contact Order - Violate No Contact Order - within 10 years of previoChargesCode 629.75.2(c)
Tamper With Motor Vehicle/Enter w/o Owner PermissionChargesCode 609.546(2)
25 of 43 records shown.
Verified county context
Where is Otter Tail County Jail, and who runs it?
The Otter Tail County Jail in Fergus Falls was built in 1987 and holds up to 111 people. Besides the county's own sentenced and unsentenced inmates, it houses people for other counties, the Department of Corrections, Immigration, and the U.S. Marshals. The jail's line is 218-998-8556; the Sheriff's Office is at 218-998-8555.
Otter Tail County Jail facts
Facility
Otter Tail County Jail
Address
416 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Main phone
218-998-8556
Operated by
Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office
Official facility source
Official county jail page
People in custody
43 on the official roster · captured
Facility details reviewed
Using this page
How does the Otter Tail County inmate search work?
The roster above searches the complete current snapshot, not only the records visible on screen. Search names as published by the official source and use the booking number to distinguish similar names when that identifier is available.
JailAtlas preserves source labels and does not turn a listed charge into a court outcome. A missing result can mean the person is not in the current snapshot, the name is recorded differently, or the official source has changed since the last capture.
Practical guidance
How do you visit, call, or send money to someone at Otter Tail County Jail?
Procedures vary by facility. JailAtlas publishes a local instruction only after it is confirmed on an official page.
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When can you visit someone at Otter Tail County Jail?
Visits are by video and are scheduled through an NCIC account, which has to be approved before you can visit. On-site video visits at the jail are free: Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m. Off-site video visits run daily from 8 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Before you use this information
Confirm the current day and time before traveling.
Check identification, approval, age, dress, and arrival rules.
Use the official scheduling service when an appointment is required.
Source: Official county jail page
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How do you put money on an inmate's account at Otter Tail County Jail?
Nothing may be brought in for an inmate. Canteen money buys snacks, pop, writing materials, and extra hygiene items from vending machines. Add it with cash or a card at the kiosk in the jail's public lobby, with a card online through Inmate Canteen, or by mailing a money order. People convicted of a crime are billed $20 a day for their stay after release and have 90 days to pay or set up payments.
Before you use this information
Match the recipient's full name and booking identifier.
Use only the deposit method published by the county.
Review transaction fees, limits, delivery time, and refund rules.
Source: Official jail FAQ page
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How do you call or send mail to someone at Otter Tail County Jail?
Inmates use wall phones and tablets from NCIC; fund a prepaid account at 1-800-943-2189 or through NCIC. Since July 21, 2025, regular mail goes to a scanning center: Inmate Name and PIN#, Otter Tail County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Include the inmate's name, jail or booking number, and your return address. Letters can be up to 5 pages, letter size, written on the front only, with one photo per mailing. Mail sent to Longview is scanned, then destroyed and never returned. Legal and medical mail, magazines, newspapers, and books go to the jail in Fergus Falls instead. NCIC messages cost $0.25, and photo messages $0.35.
Before you use this information
Verify the current mailing format and required booking identifier.
Review prohibited-item, photo, publication, and package rules.
Confirm provider registration, rates, and service availability.
Source: Official mail guidelines
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How do bail and court records work for Otter Tail County Jail?
Within 48 hours of arrest, a judge sees the inmate or reviews the arrest at a first appearance hearing. These hearings are held at 11 a.m. on business days in the Courthouse and are open to the public. The judge can release the inmate, set bail or bond, or keep them in custody. Court Administration schedules first appearances, and you can call the jail at 218-998-8556 before 11 a.m. to ask whether the inmate is going to court that day.
Before you use this information
Confirm the case number, current amount, and bond type.
Ask which payment methods and locations are currently accepted.
Use the court for hearings, filings, dispositions, and legal status.
Source: Official jail FAQ page
Facility procedures can change without notice. Call 218-998-8556 before traveling or sending money, mail, or property.
Where do I mail a letter to an Otter Tail County inmate?
Regular mail goes to Inmate Name and PIN#, Otter Tail County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606, where it is scanned and delivered electronically. Legal and medical mail goes to the jail itself in Fergus Falls.
When can I visit someone in the Otter Tail County Jail?
Free on-site video visits run Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m. Off-site video visits run daily in three blocks between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Schedule either kind through NCIC.
How do I put money on an inmate's canteen account in Otter Tail County?
Use the kiosk in the jail's public lobby (cash or card), pay online through Inmate Canteen, or mail a money order.
When does a new arrestee see a judge in Otter Tail County?
Within 48 hours, at a first appearance hearing held at 11 a.m. on business days in the Courthouse. Call the jail at 218-998-8556 before 11 a.m. to ask whether the inmate is on that day's list.
How do I find out if someone is in Otter Tail County Jail?
Use the current-custody search at the top of this page. Search by name and review the latest successful capture time before relying on a result.
Who operates Otter Tail County Jail?
Otter Tail County Jail is operated by Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office. For current facility procedures, call 218-998-8556.
Is the Otter Tail County jail roster a court record?
No. A jail roster is a custody record, not a court docket or proof of guilt. Use the appropriate court for filings, hearings, dispositions, judgments, and current bail decisions.
How current is the Otter Tail County roster?
The page shows the latest successful capture time above the roster. Booking, transfer, release, and charge information can change, so confirm urgent details with the responsible official institution.
How do I correct information shown for Otter Tail County?
Use the JailAtlas correction process for display or source concerns. For changes to the underlying official record, contact the agency that publishes the roster.