Deaf or Hard of Hearing Inmates

​Dakota County Jail provides equal access to:

• Qualified interpreters
• Note takers
• Written materials
• Telephones compatible with hearing aids
• Closed caption televisions
• TTY
• Text-only cellphones
  
• Video relay phones
• On demand interpreting

Inmates or their family members may inform jail staff of any aids requested at any time.

The jail ensures that deaf and hard-of-hearing persons have full and equal access to ​its services, privileges, facilities, advantages and accommodations. It provides aids and services to facilitate effective communication. Sign language and oral interpreters, videophones, a TTY, and other services are available to deaf and hard-of-hearing inmates free of charge. For more information, please contact the j​ail’s Coordinator of Accessible Communication Services at 651-438-4834.