This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, schedule visits, pull official booking records, or change jail or court data. Contact the responsible government office for those actions.
Freeborn County Record Contacts
Use these official contacts based on the record or custody question.
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center
411 Broadway S
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-4683
Master Control and jail information. Intake: 507-377-4681.
Freeborn County Records Department
411 Broadway S
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-5200 Option 1
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fax: 507-377-5257.
Freeborn County Sheriff
411 Broadway Av S, PO Box 170
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-5205
Sheriff Ryan Shea. Fax: 507-377-5257.
Freeborn County District Court
411 S. Broadway
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-668-6014
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fax: 507-377-5260.
- Someone in county jail: start with jail inmate records, then call the detention center.
- Booking photos: use jail roster mugshots, then Records Department.
- Charges filed after arrest: use court records after a jail arrest and MCRO.
- Facility questions: use the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center page.
- Sentenced state prisoners: use the Minnesota Department of Corrections locator.
- Federal or immigration detainees: use BOP or ICE ODLS. ICE Freeborn County Jail Services lists 612-409-7799 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The data-practices contact sheet lists Paige Bangert, LEC Records Manager, at 507-377-5239 and Paige.Bangert@co.freeborn.mn.us, but that sheet also names a prior sheriff. Verify current staff names through Records or the current sheriff page.