Steele County Detention Center is the county jail for Steele County, Minnesota, run by the Steele County Sheriff's Office in Owatonna. As of October 5, 2026, the official roster lists 20 people in custody. The jail is at 2500 Alexander Street SW, Owatonna, MN 55060; call 507-446-7000 to confirm visits, deposits, mail, and bail before you go.
Roster updated · Facility details reviewed
Who is currently held at Steele County Detention Center?
Last successful fetch: 10/5/2026, 1:45:31 PM CDT.
Current-custody records captured from the approved source at the displayed fetch time.
Name
Booking number
Charges
BECKMAN, ELIJAH JOEL
Not published
609-631 - Check Forgery-Make or Alter a Check - PendingChargesCode 609-631
CAVAZOS, SANITAGO LEE
Not published
609-14 - PROBATION VIOLATIONChargesCode 609-14
DEITERT, DOUGLAS CHANDLER
Not published
609-14 - PROBATION VIOLATIONChargesCode 609-14
DREW, RAYMOND BATES
Not published
609-224 - Assault in the fifth degree.ChargesCode 609-224
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609-748 - Harassment; Violation of Restraining OrderChargesCode 609-748
609-748 - Harassment; Violation of Restraining OrderChargesCode 609-748
Where is Steele County Detention Center, and who runs it?
The Steele County Detention Center in Owatonna opened in October 2003 and is the county's fourth jail. It has a rated capacity of 154 beds and holds men and women, both before and after sentencing, along with detainees from other counties and from state and federal agencies. It is staffed 24 hours a day.
Steele County Detention Center facts
Facility
Steele County Detention Center
Address
2500 Alexander Street SW, Owatonna, MN 55060
Main phone
507-446-7000
Operated by
Steele County Sheriff's Office
Official facility source
Official Detention Center page
People in custody
20 on the official roster · captured
Facility details reviewed
Using this page
How does the Steele 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 Steele County Detention Center?
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 Steele County Detention Center?
All visits are by video; there is no face-to-face contact. Lobby visits are free, Monday through Sunday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 10 p.m., with up to two 20-minute visits per detainee per day. Visits from home run 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. outside lockdown times and cost 39 cents a minute by credit card. Accounts are created through TurnKey's Inmate Canteen site and can take up to 24 hours to be approved.
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 inmate visiting page
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How do you put money on an inmate's account at Steele County Detention Center?
Money can be added with cash or a credit card at the lobby kiosk, online through TurnKey's Inmate Canteen site, or by mailing cash to the facility, which staff deposit into the detainee's account. Personal checks, cashier's checks, and unapproved money orders that arrive by mail go into the detainee's property instead.
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 inmate funds page
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How do you call or send mail to someone at Steele County Detention Center?
Mail goes to the detainee at 2500 Alexander St SW, Owatonna, MN 55060. It is inspected, handed out Tuesday through Saturday, and refused if it is scented, written in crayon or marker, or marked on the envelope. Calls cost 21 cents a minute from the detainee's account, and messages cost 13 to 25 cents each through Inmate Canteen.
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 inmate mail page
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How do bail and court records work for Steele County Detention Center?
The Detention Center does not post bail instructions online, so call 507-446-7000 (staffed 24 hours) for the amount and how to pay. For court dates and case questions, Steele County District Court lists 507-686-7012. Detainees arraigned on new charges are usually released between 2:30 and 4 p.m.; sentenced detainees between 6 and 8 a.m.
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 detainee release times page
Facility procedures can change without notice. Call 507-446-7000 before traveling or sending money, mail, or property.
What are the visiting hours at Steele County Jail?
Free lobby video visits run every day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Visits from home run 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. outside lockdown times and cost 39 cents a minute. Set up an account on TurnKey's Inmate Canteen site at least a day ahead, because approval can take 24 hours.
How do I put money on an inmate's account in Steele County?
Use the cash and card kiosk in the Detention Center lobby, deposit online through TurnKey's Inmate Canteen site, or mail cash to the facility. Do not mail personal checks; they go into the detainee's property, not their account.
What is the mailing address for Steele County Detention Center?
Address mail to the detainee at 2500 Alexander St SW, Owatonna, MN 55060. Incoming mail is handed out Tuesday through Saturday, and anything scented or written in crayon or marker is refused.
When are people released from Steele County Jail?
Sentenced detainees are usually released between 6 and 8 a.m. People arraigned on new charges are usually released between 2:30 and 4 p.m. Call 507-446-7000 to confirm.
How do I find out if someone is in Steele County Detention Center?
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 Steele County Detention Center?
Steele County Detention Center is operated by Steele County Sheriff's Office. For current facility procedures, call 507-446-7000.
Is the Steele 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 Steele 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 Steele 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.