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 jail’s Coordinator of Accessible Communication Services at 651-438-4834.