Lake County Booking Reports
Lake County Booking Reports document all arrests and jail intakes processed at the Lake County Jail in Two Harbors, Minnesota. This page covers the official jail roster, what booking records contain, visitation and inmate services, and how to access related arrest and court records for Lake County.
Lake County Booking Reports
Lake County Jail Roster and Booking Reports
The Lake County Sheriff's Office publishes a public jail roster at co.lake.mn.us. The roster shows current inmates held at the Lake County Jail in Two Harbors. This is the primary source for Lake County booking report data and is accessible without an account or fee.
The Lake County Jail has a capacity of 25 inmates. It serves not only Lake County residents but also inmates from neighboring Cook County and St. Louis County on a regional basis. If you're looking for someone from Cook County or parts of St. Louis County, the Lake County roster may include them. Calling the jail directly at (218) 834-8385 can confirm current housing placement for any individual.
The Law Enforcement Center and jail are located at 613 Third Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616. The sheriff's main phone is (218) 834-8385 and the fax is (218) 834-8445. The Lake County Sheriff's page at co.lake.mn.us has full department contact information and service details.
Note: The Lake County Jail serves as a regional facility for Cook and St. Louis County inmates in addition to Lake County residents.
What Lake County Booking Records Contain
Lake County booking reports reflect the data required under Minnesota law. Each record includes the full name of the person booked, date of birth, booking date, arresting agency, charges filed, and current custody status. Some entries include bail or bond conditions when set by the court.
Charges listed in a booking report show what the person was charged with at intake. These can change as the case moves through the court process. A booking record is not a conviction record. It reflects the state of a case at the time of arrest. Court outcomes are in a separate system.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is classified as public government data. The Lake County Sheriff is required by law to make basic booking information available. This covers names, arrest dates, arresting agencies, charges, and custody status. The Minnesota Data Practices Act chapter 13 governs what is public and what can be restricted. Adult arrest data is public by default.
Note: Charges in Lake County booking reports reflect allegations at the time of arrest and are not evidence of guilt or a final court outcome.
Lake County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Lake County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and jail operations for the county. The Law Enforcement Center houses both the sheriff's office and the jail.
| Sheriff's Office | Lake County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Law Enforcement Center, 613 Third Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616 |
| Sheriff Phone | (218) 834-8385 |
| Fax | (218) 834-8445 |
| Sheriff Website | co.lake.mn.us |
| Jail Roster | Lake County Jail Roster |
| Judicial District | 6th Judicial District |
Lake County Jail Visitation and Inmate Services
The Lake County Jail offers both in-person and video visitation. In-person visits are held three times per week. Saturday hours run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sunday hours are 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Wednesday evening hours run from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Check with the jail before visiting to confirm current scheduling, as hours can change.
Video visitation is available daily through the Reliance Connect app. The service runs from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day and costs $0.25 per minute. This option is useful for family members who live far from Two Harbors or cannot travel to visit in person. For technical questions about the app, contact Reliance Telephone at 1-800-896-3201.
Inmates can receive voicemail messages at (218) 216-7460. This is a one-way communication method that allows family to leave a message for an inmate. For phone calls placed by inmates, the Reliance Telephone system at 1-800-896-3201 handles billing and account setup for call recipients.
Bail and bond payments in cash are accepted at the facility at any time. The jail does not accept personal checks, credit cards, or debit cards for bail. Cash only. If you need to post bail for someone at the Lake County Jail, bring only cash to the Law Enforcement Center.
Note: The Lake County Jail accepts only cash for bail payments and does not accept personal checks, credit cards, or debit cards at any time.
Jail Programs at Lake County
The Lake County Jail runs several programs for inmates during their time in custody. Weekly AA meetings and a 12-Step Program are available for male inmates. Female inmates have access to a Recovery Program and a Transitions Program. Weekly Bible Study is open to all inmates. Anger Management programming is also offered on a regular basis.
The jail is actively seeking volunteers for GED classes and Chemical Dependency Counseling. These programs are not run by county staff but rely on community volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at (218) 834-8385 for information on how to get involved. All volunteers go through a screening process before working with inmates.
State-Level Tools for Lake County Records
For records beyond the county jail roster, Minnesota offers several state tools. The MN DOC Offender Locator covers people serving sentences in state correctional facilities. If someone was convicted in Lake County and sent to state prison, they will appear in the DOC system and no longer show on the county roster.
The BCA Criminal History search by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension covers statewide criminal records. Certified records require a fee, but basic public data is often available at no cost through a name search. This tool covers conviction records from across Minnesota and is separate from the county jail roster.
VINE offers free custody alerts for Lake County. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. You'll get notifications by phone, email, or text any time a person's custody status changes at the Lake County Jail. The service runs 24 hours a day.
Court records for Lake County cases in the 6th Judicial District are searchable at Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Case filings, hearings, and dispositions are available at no cost for basic searches. If you have a case number from a booking record, entering it directly in MCRO pulls up the court case.
Cities in Lake County
No cities in Lake County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrests made in this county are booked at the Two Harbors jail.
Nearby Counties
Lake County sits along the Lake Superior shoreline in northeastern Minnesota. Each neighboring county operates its own sheriff's office and booking records system.