Tri-County Corrections-Northwest Regional Corrections Center

Regional Facility

Last Updated: December 17, 2024
Address
816 Marin Ave, Crookston, MN 56716
Beds
200
County
Polk
Phone
218-470-8144
Fax
218-281-0401
Email
joey.pederson@co.polk.mn.us

Northwest Regional Corrections Center is for Regional Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for Regional Detention - low facility.

The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is InmateCanteen.com. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Northwest Regional Corrections Center on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 218-470-8144.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is a locally operated low to medium-security regional detention center situated at 816 Marin Ave in Crookston, MN. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, as well as those serving shorter sentences, typically less than five years. Northwest Regional Corrections Center accommodates detainees brought in by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the Minnesota DOC, Crookston Police Department, and other nearby law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshal’s Service.

New detainees arrive frequently and may be released on bail, under pretrial supervision, or on their recognizance with a commitment to appear in court. Those who remain in custody receive essential amenities, including secure accommodations, meals, and access to necessary services. To review recent arrest records for Minnesota, you can access public records here.

Tri-County Community Corrections (TCCC), established in 1976 through Joint Powers Legislation, provides correctional services to the Sheriff Departments of Norman, Polk, and Red Lake Counties in northwestern Minnesota. The TCCC offers a comprehensive range of services, including adult and juvenile probation and parole supervision, adult detention facilities, juvenile residential and detention facilities, and community programs such as the Sentence-to-Service (STS) and Chore Service Programs. These initiatives aim to enhance public safety, facilitate offender rehabilitation, and support community integration.

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center (NWRCC), located in Crookston, Minnesota, operates under the administration of TCCC, overseen by Jail Administrator Joey Pederson. Classified as a Class III facility by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, NWRCC has the capacity to house up to 200 inmates. It employs a direct supervision model, featuring three 60-bed housing units—Alpha, Beta, and Delta/Omega—and a special management unit known as Sigma. This design emphasizes active inmate management to maintain a safe and secure environment for inmates, staff, and visitors.

The TCCC/NWRCC has published a 23-page Inmate Handbook for detainees, who are primarily adult offenders from the tri-county area. This includes individuals awaiting trial, serving short-term sentences, or detained for probation or parole violations. The facility houses an average daily population of approximately 141 inmates, both male and female, with common offenses including controlled substance violations, driving while intoxicated (DWI), failure to appear in court, and probation or parole violations.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

Inmate workers are selected for community service programs based on their demonstrated good conduct, cooperation with facility staff, and adherence to institutional rules. These criteria ensure that only individuals who exhibit responsibility, reliability, and a commitment to positive behavior are allowed to participate. Participation in these programs not only benefits the community through valuable labor contributions but also offers inmates the chance to develop a strong work ethic, learn transferable job skills, and build a sense of accountability.

In certain cases, involvement in community service programs can contribute to a reduction in an inmate's sentence. This incentive reinforces the importance of maintaining good behavior while incarcerated and highlights the program's dual role in supporting both the community and the inmate's journey toward reintegration.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Minnesota. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Tri-County Corrections-Northwest Regional Corrections Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visitors to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center (NWRCC) must adhere to specific rules and procedures for both on-site and off-site video visitation. All visits, whether conducted in person or remotely, must be scheduled 24 hours in advance through Securus Video Visitation. To schedule, visitors must create a free account with Securus, submit a government-issued photo ID, and await approval. Once approved, visits can be scheduled through the platform.

On-Site Visitation is available Monday through Friday during specific time slots: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 9:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. On-site visits are not offered on weekends or holidays and are free of charge. Visitors must check in with corrections staff and present valid photo identification. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Smuggling contraband, appearing under the influence of substances, or violating facility rules can result in the denial of visits and suspension of visitation privileges.

Off-Site (Remote) Visitation is available seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 9:20 p.m., though times may vary during lockdowns. Remote visits incur fees established by the Securus platform and must be prepaid. Each remote visit follows strict guidelines, including prohibitions on nudity, profanities, and illicit behavior. Visits while driving are illegal and strictly forbidden.

Inmates are allowed two 20-minute on-site visits daily and an unlimited number of remote visits unless restricted by the Jail Administrator. Each session allows up to two adults or one adult and two small children. Visitors must follow all rules, as any violations may result in terminated visits or revoked visitation privileges. All visits are monitored and recorded for security purposes. Additionally, visitors are subject to outstanding warrant checks and screenings for court-ordered contact restrictions.

For additional questions about the video visitation process or troubleshooting, visitors can refer to www.videovisitanywhere.com for further details.

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