Beltrami County Booking Reports
Beltrami County Booking Reports are public records that document each arrest and jail intake processed by the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office in Bemidji. This page explains how to search the online custody database, what data each record includes, how active warrants are listed, and where to find court and criminal history records tied to cases in the 9th Judicial District.
Beltrami County Booking Reports
Beltrami County Custody Database and Booking Records
The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search at co.beltrami.mn.us. The database shows who is currently in custody at the county jail in Bemidji. Records are updated on a regular basis and include mugshots for current inmates, which makes it one of the more complete county-level rosters in northern Minnesota.
The jail is approved for 140 inmates but typically holds around 150 people on any given day. That gap reflects real demand in a large, rural county. Beltrami processes roughly 3,000 bookings each year. With 37 total staff running four teams of six corrections officers plus 12 part-time officers, the facility handles a significant volume of intake and release activity.
Each booking entry in the database includes the person's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, and current custody status. Mugshots are shown for people who are still in custody. This is a useful tool for confirming whether someone was recently booked or is still being held before a court date.
Note: The Beltrami County online custody list reflects current inmates only; records for people who have been released may not remain visible after discharge.
Active Warrants in Beltrami County
The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office publishes an active warrant list at co.beltrami.mn.us/warrants. The list is organized alphabetically by last name. Warrants are issued by the court and authorize law enforcement to arrest an individual. Once served, a warrant typically results in a booking at the county jail.
Finding a name on the warrant list does not mean someone has been convicted of anything. A warrant may stem from a failure to appear at a scheduled court date, a violation of probation, or a new criminal charge. The warrant list is a public record under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, which requires law enforcement agencies to make arrest data available to the public.
If you have reason to believe a warrant has been served or withdrawn, the Sheriff's Office can confirm current status by phone. The warrant list is updated but may not reflect same-day changes. For the most current status, call (218) 333-9111.
Note: The Beltrami County warrant list is updated periodically; call the Sheriff's Office at (218) 333-9111 to confirm whether a specific warrant remains active.
Sheriff's Office and Jail Contact Details
All bookings in Beltrami County go through the Sheriff's Office. The facility is located in Bemidji, which also serves as the county seat and the site of the district court for this part of Minnesota.
| Agency | Beltrami County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Address | 613 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 |
| Sheriff Phone | (218) 333-9111 |
| Jail Phone | (218) 333-4189 |
| Judicial Center | 600 Minnesota Avenue NW Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601 |
| Court Phone | (218) 333-4120 |
| Court Fax | (218) 333-4209 |
| Sheriff Website | co.beltrami.mn.us |
| Inmate Custody | Current Custody List |
| Active Warrants | Warrant List |
For questions about a specific inmate, the jail line at (218) 333-4189 is the right starting point. For warrant questions or general law enforcement matters, reach the main Sheriff's line at (218) 333-9111. Court records and hearing schedules go through the Judicial Center at the number above.
What Beltrami County Booking Records Show
Booking records capture a snapshot of a person's legal status at the time they entered the jail. They are not convictions. They do not indicate guilt. They reflect what law enforcement knew at the time of arrest and what the court has set as conditions of custody.
A typical Beltrami County booking entry includes full name, date of birth, booking date, charges listed at intake, custody status, and a mugshot if the person is still in custody. Bail or bond information may also appear. A no-bail hold means release is not available on a financial basis alone, often due to the nature of the charge or a court order. A set bail amount means the person or a bondsman can pay to secure release ahead of trial.
Charges shown in booking records may differ from what is eventually filed by the prosecutor. Prosecutors review arrests and decide what formal charges to pursue. The initial booking charge and the final court charge are not always the same. Use Minnesota Court Records Online to see what charges were formally filed and how a case is moving through the system.
Jail Programs at Beltrami County
The Beltrami County jail runs several in-custody programs. Educational programs help inmates work toward GEDs or other credentials during their time in jail. Parenting classes are offered to help maintain family connections. Treatment programs address substance use issues, which are common factors in many local arrests. These programs are managed by jail staff and contracted providers.
Program participation can factor into an inmate's release planning. A judge may consider enrollment in treatment as part of sentencing or release conditions. This is common in northern Minnesota counties where substance use and mental health issues intersect frequently with the criminal justice system.
Note: Program availability at the Beltrami County jail can change; contact the jail at (218) 333-4189 to ask about current offerings for a specific inmate.
Minnesota Law and Public Booking Data
Arrest and booking data in Minnesota is classified as public government data under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82. This law requires law enforcement agencies to make basic booking information available to anyone who asks. The public data includes the person's name, date and time of arrest, the agency that made the arrest, the charges, and the booking location.
Private data is handled differently. Information about ongoing investigations, victim identities in certain cases, and juvenile records may be withheld. Adult arrest and booking data for most cases is open by default. If you want a physical copy of a specific record, submit a request to the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Copies are charged at the standard rate set by county policy.
For statewide criminal history that goes beyond the custody list, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension criminal history search provides conviction records compiled at the state level. That search covers cases from across Minnesota, not just Beltrami County. People convicted and sent to state prison can be found through the MN DOC Offender Locator.
Court Records for Beltrami County Cases
Beltrami County is served by the 9th Judicial District. Court cases initiated by a Beltrami County arrest are filed at the Beltrami County Judicial Center at 600 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji. Hearings, case filings, and dispositions are searchable through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
MCRO covers case filings, scheduled hearings, and court dispositions. You can search by name or case number. If you have a case number from a booking record or a warrant, you can use it to pull up the corresponding court file. The system is free to search and accessible from any browser.
VINE provides free custody alerts for people in Beltrami County custody. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. You'll get a notification when someone's custody status changes, which helps family members and victims stay informed without having to check the inmate database repeatedly.
Nearby Counties
Beltrami County is a large county in north-central Minnesota. It borders several other counties, each with its own sheriff and booking records process.