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Minnesota Inmate Search

Free MN County Inmate Lookup — 87 Counties Included

Find jail inmate records across every county in Minnesota. Select a county below to access free arrest records, booking info, bond amounts, and visitation hours.

Minnesota County Jail Finder

Search and filter jail lookup resources for all counties in Minnesota.

❓ Can’t find your county?

  • 1 Search VINE for Minnesota custody records.
  • 2 Search the county sheriff website if available.
  • 3 Call the sheriff’s non-emergency line.
  • 4 Check neighboring county jails if the arrest happened near a county line.
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Minnesota Inmate Search Path

Follow these recommended steps to perform an official Minnesota county jail lookup and find Minnesota arrest records.

1

Choose County

Select the specific county where the arrest happened from our list.

2

Open Sheriff Lookup

Access the official sheriff website or the county detention search system.

3

Search By Last Name

Input the inmate's legal last name. A first name helps narrow results.

4

Confirm Booking Info

Verify booking number, date, and mugshot to confirm identity.

5

Check Jail Details

Review bond amounts, visitation rules, and court dates.

Guides and resources for Minnesota jail inmate search, Minnesota booking search, and Minnesota sheriff inmate search.

Minnesota Official Resource Box

Use these verified databases for official custody status, state prison databases, or federal inmate lookup.

Resource Use Link
VINE Minnesota Release/custody alerts Open Site →
Minnesota DOC State prison inmates Open Site →
County sheriff sites County jail lookup
Federal BOP Federal inmates Open Site →