Anoka County Booking Reports
Anoka County Booking Reports document each arrest and jail intake processed by the county. This page covers the official inmate locator, what data it provides, how long records are available, and where to find related arrest and court records for communities throughout Anoka County including Blaine and Coon Rapids.
Anoka County Booking Reports
Anoka County Inmate Locator and Booking Reports
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate locator at anokacountymn.gov/727/Inmate-Locator. The tool shows current inmates and anyone released within the last 10 days. That 10-day window is among the longer post-release visibility periods of any county in the metro area, which makes the locator useful for looking up recent arrests even after a person has been let out.
Search requires a last name at minimum. First name is optional but helps narrow results. The locator covers both the main jail on Jackson Street in Anoka and the county Workhouse, so you can find people across both facilities without switching between systems.
Each booking record from the locator includes the person's full name, date of birth, booking date, current charges, custody status, housing facility, expected release date, bond or bail information, and a mugshot. This is a fairly complete set of fields for a county locator and gives you meaningful context about a person's situation in the system.
Note: The Anoka County inmate locator displays records for current inmates and those released within the past 10 days, covering both the county jail and workhouse.
Sheriff's Office and Jail Contact Information
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and jail operations. The Sheriff's Office headquarters is in Andover, while the jail itself is in the city of Anoka. Both have separate contact numbers below.
| Sheriff's Office | Anoka County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Address | 13301 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304 |
| Jail Address | 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303 |
| Main Phone | (763) 323-5000 |
| Jail Phone | (763) 324-5100 |
| Sheriff Website | anokacountymn.gov |
| Inmate Locator | Anoka Inmate Locator |
| Jail Info | anokacountymn.gov/157/Jail |
Records requests are handled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Physical copies cost $0.25 per page. For questions about a specific inmate, the jail line at (763) 324-5100 is the best starting point.
What Anoka County Booking Records Contain
Each entry in the Anoka County inmate locator captures a consistent set of data fields. Understanding what they mean helps you use the information correctly.
Full name and date of birth identify the person. The booking date tells you when they were processed into the facility. Current charges show what they're being held for at the time of the search, though these may change as the legal process moves forward. Custody status shows whether they're currently in custody or were recently released. Housing facility clarifies whether they're at the main jail or the workhouse. Expected release date is an estimate, not a guarantee, and can shift based on court decisions or new charges.
Bond and bail information show what financial conditions apply, if any. A no-bail hold means the person cannot be released on money alone. A bail amount means they or someone on their behalf can pay to secure release before trial. The mugshot was taken at the time of booking and reflects their appearance at that moment. None of these fields indicate guilt. They reflect the state of a person's case at a particular point in time.
Note: Expected release dates in Anoka County booking records are estimates and can change based on court rulings, new charges, or other legal developments.
Video Visitation and Inmate Communications
Anoka County uses ICSolutions for video visitation at the county jail. This system allows family members and attorneys to conduct video visits without traveling to the facility. ICSolutions provides scheduling and connection through its own platform. For inmates at the workhouse, check with the facility directly on visitation procedures, as they may differ from the main jail.
For questions about visiting policies, accepted items, or inmate communication, the jail line at (763) 324-5100 can provide current information. Policies change periodically and the phone line is more reliable than any third-party source for up-to-date details.
Minnesota Law on Public Arrest Data
Minnesota Statutes section 13.82 classifies arrest data as public government data. The Anoka County Sheriff is legally required to make basic booking information available to the public under chapter 13 of the Minnesota Statutes. This covers names, arrest dates, arresting agencies, charges, and custody status.
The law also permits records requests for documents tied to a specific arrest. Physical copies cost $0.25 per page and requests are processed Monday through Friday during business hours. For records involving juveniles or ongoing undercover investigations, access may be restricted. All other adult arrest and booking data is treated as public by default.
For conviction records that go beyond what the county locator shows, the BCA Criminal History search covers statewide criminal history compiled by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. That's a separate process from viewing the inmate locator and covers a broader set of records across Minnesota.
Additional Resources for Anoka County Records
Beyond the inmate locator, several other tools are relevant for Anoka County arrest and booking data. Minnesota Court Records Online covers case filings, hearings, and dispositions for cases in the 10th Judicial District, which handles Anoka County. If you have a booking number or case number from the locator, you can search it directly in the court system.
VINE offers free custody alerts. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. You'll receive notifications by phone, email, or text when someone's custody status changes. The service covers Anoka County facilities and operates 24 hours a day.
For people who have been convicted and sent to a Minnesota state prison, use the MN DOC Offender Locator. That tool covers state correctional facilities, while the Anoka inmate locator covers county-level custody only. The third-party tools Minnesota Jail Roster and Inmate Search MN aggregate data from multiple counties and can help if you're unsure where someone is held.
Cities in Anoka County
Anoka County includes several cities in the northern Twin Cities metro. Arrests made by city police departments here typically result in bookings at the county jail or workhouse. Pages for qualifying cities are listed below.
Nearby Counties
Anoka County sits in the northern metro and borders several other counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and booking records process.