Search Cass County Booking Reports
Cass County Booking Reports are public records that track each arrest and jail intake processed through the Cass County Sheriff's Office in Walker, Minnesota. This page covers the inmate roster, arrest warrant listings, press releases about recent arrests, and the statewide tools that support deeper searches for court and criminal history records in the 9th Judicial District.
Cass County Booking Reports
Cass County Inmate Roster
The Cass County Sheriff's Office posts an inmate roster online at co.cass.mn.us/inmates. The roster is provided in PDF format, which you can view in a browser or download for offline use. It lists people currently held in Cass County custody along with basic intake information.
The Cass County jail has 60 beds of its own but contracts an additional 60 beds from Crow Wing County to handle overflow. This means inmates listed in Cass County booking records may be physically housed in Brainerd at the Crow Wing County facility. If you're trying to visit or send mail, it's worth confirming which facility holds the person before making the trip.
Jail staff includes eight full-time jailers, four part-time jailers, and two transport officers who move inmates between facilities and to court appearances. The transport function is important in a large, rural county where court dates and medical appointments may require travel.
Note: Cass County inmates may be held at either the county jail in Walker or the contracted Crow Wing County facility in Brainerd; confirm location before visiting.
Arrest Warrants in Cass County
Cass County maintains a warrant list online at co.cass.mn.us/warrants. The list is updated weekly. It shows names of individuals for whom arrest warrants are currently active in the county.
A warrant means a judge has authorized law enforcement to take someone into custody. Common reasons include failure to appear for a court date, a new criminal charge, or a probation violation. Warrants that are served result in a booking at the county jail. Once a person is booked, their information will appear in the inmate roster if they remain in custody.
Warrant data is public under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82. This law requires sheriff's offices across the state to make arrest and warrant data available as a matter of public record. If you need to confirm whether a specific warrant has been served or withdrawn, call the Sheriff's Office directly at (218) 547-1424.
Note: The Cass County warrant list updates weekly; for the most current information on a specific warrant, call the Sheriff's Office at (218) 547-1424.
Sheriff's Office and Jail Contact Information
All bookings in Cass County are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Walker. The contact details below cover the main sheriff's line, jail, and fax.
| Agency | Cass County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 Minnesota Ave. West, Walker, MN 56484 |
| Sheriff Phone | (218) 547-1424 |
| Jail Phone | (218) 547-7361 |
| Fax | (218) 547-3394 |
| Sheriff Website | co.cass.mn.us/sheriff |
| Inmate Roster | Inmate Roster (PDF) |
| Warrant List | Active Warrants |
| Press Releases | Recent Arrests |
Press Releases and Most Wanted
The Cass County Sheriff's Office publishes press releases at co.cass.mn.us/press-releases. These releases cover notable arrests, ongoing investigations, and other public safety updates. They often include more detail than the inmate roster alone, such as the circumstances of an arrest or names of multiple people taken into custody in a single incident.
The most wanted list includes photos of fugitives with active warrants. Most wanted persons are typically people who have been charged but cannot be located. The Sheriff's Office asks the public to report tips rather than approach these individuals directly.
Press release content is public record. The Sheriff's Office issues them as a routine part of transparency in law enforcement. They're worth checking if you're following a specific case or want context beyond what the roster provides.
What Booking Records Contain
A booking record captures specific data at the time of jail intake. It is not a conviction record and does not mean the person was found guilty of anything. Charges may change between booking and formal prosecution. Some people are booked and released the same day without formal charges being filed.
Cass County booking entries include name, date of birth, booking date, charges at intake, custody status, and facility location. These fields give you enough to identify a person and understand the basic legal situation. The PDF format of the roster means the data is available as a static snapshot rather than a live query system, so there may be a lag between an actual booking and when the roster reflects it.
For case filings, hearing dates, and court outcomes tied to Cass County arrests, use Minnesota Court Records Online. This system covers all 9th District cases including those from Cass County. You can search by name or case number.
Statewide Resources for Cass County Records
Beyond the county roster, several statewide tools are useful for finding booking-related records. Minnesota Court Records Online covers case filings, scheduled hearings, and dispositions for Cass County cases in the 9th Judicial District. Use it to track how an arrest moves through the court system.
The BCA Criminal History search provides statewide conviction data maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. This goes beyond what the county inmate roster shows and covers records from courts across Minnesota. It is a paid search for most requestors.
VINE is free and lets you set up alerts for custody status changes. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463 to get phone, email, or text notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or their status changes. This is useful for victims, attorneys, and family members who need to stay informed without constantly checking the roster.
For people convicted and transferred to state prison, the MN DOC Offender Locator is the right tool. County jail records only reflect custody at the local level.
Nearby Counties
Cass County is in north-central Minnesota and borders several counties with their own booking records and sheriff operations.