Find Martin County Booking Reports
Martin County booking reports are public records that document arrests and jail intakes processed at the county facility in Fairmont. This page covers how to access booking data, what each record shows, and where to find related arrest and court records for Martin County.
Martin County Booking Reports
Martin County Booking Reports and How to Access Them
The Martin County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings and arrest records for the county. The main county website is at co.martin.mn.us, where you can find contact information for the Sheriff's Office and links to county services. Martin County sits along the Iowa border in southwestern Minnesota, with the county seat in Fairmont.
Not every county in Minnesota posts a real-time or daily jail roster online. Martin County booking data is most reliably accessed by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. Call 507-238-3040 to confirm whether someone is currently held at the county jail and to get the booking number for a recent intake. Staff can also direct you to any online roster that may be available at the time of your call.
For a broader view of Minnesota arrests and custody records that spans multiple counties, the statewide DOC offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people in state prison and on supervised release. The screenshot below shows that tool, which is free and does not require an account.
The DOC locator does not show county jail holds. Use it when a case has moved past the county level to a state prison sentence or supervised release. Search by first and last name to see the current facility, offense type, and projected release date for anyone in state custody.
Note: All Martin County arrests are processed through the county jail in Fairmont. Arrests made by city police in Fairmont, county deputies, or state patrol all result in booking at the same county facility.
Martin County Sheriff's Office Contact Details
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for booking records, jail custody, and public records requests in the county. It is located at the county seat in Fairmont.
| Address | 201 E 2nd Street, Fairmont, MN 56031 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 507-238-3040 |
| County Website | co.martin.mn.us |
| Judicial District | Fifth Judicial District |
The Fifth Judicial District covers Martin County and several neighboring counties in southern Minnesota. After a booking, cases move to district court in Fairmont. Court records for Martin County cases are searchable at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us, which covers all Minnesota district courts and shows case status, charges, and hearings.
What Martin County Booking Reports Contain
A booking report is created when someone is arrested and processed through the county jail. Martin County booking records include the person's name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges filed, arresting agency, and bail or bond conditions if set at intake. This information is public under Minnesota Statute 13.82, which classifies arrest data as accessible government data.
Charges on a booking record reflect what was alleged at the time of arrest. They are not a conviction. A prosecutor reviews the case and may modify, drop, or add charges based on evidence gathered after intake. Booking records do not update when this happens. The statewide court portal is the right source for current case status once a matter is in court.
Booking data and criminal history are different. A booking record covers one intake at one facility. A criminal history shows all prior arrests and convictions across the state. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov maintains statewide criminal history records. Public name searches cost a small fee.
Note: Juvenile arrest records and data tied to active investigations may be withheld under Minnesota Statute 13.87, even when the basic booking record is public. Once an investigation closes or charges are filed, more data typically becomes accessible.
Minnesota Data Practices and Access Rights
Minnesota Statute 13.82 makes arrest and booking data public. The Martin County Sheriff's Office must provide this data upon request. No justification is needed to ask for booking records. The county website at co.martin.mn.us is the starting point for finding the Sheriff's Office contact information and any online data access tools the county makes available.
The broader framework is the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, found in Chapter 13. It sets rules for all government data in the state. Booking data is public. Exceptions include active investigation files, juvenile records, and data subject to a court-issued protective order. If a request is denied, ask for a written explanation. The agency must provide one, and you can challenge an improper denial through the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings.
Statewide Minnesota Booking and Arrest Resources
Martin County booking records cover only that county. When you need to search across multiple Minnesota counties, several tools are available. The BCA criminal history search at dps.mn.gov covers arrests and convictions statewide. Public name searches have a small fee. Results include arrests and convictions from all Minnesota law enforcement agencies.
VINE at vinelink.com or 1-877-664-8463 provides free custody status alerts. Register a name and receive automatic notifications when that person's custody status changes at the Martin County jail or any Minnesota state facility. This service is free and useful for family members, victims, and attorneys who need ongoing status updates without repeated calls to the jail.
The statewide court portal at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers all Minnesota district courts, including the Fifth Judicial District in Martin County. Search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case dispositions. The portal is free to search. For full document access, visit the courthouse in Fairmont.
Requesting Past Martin County Booking Records
Older records not available online require a written data practices request. Submit your request to the Martin County Sheriff's Office at 201 E 2nd Street, Fairmont, MN 56031. Include the subject's name, approximate booking date, and your contact information. The office must notify you of any fee before pulling the records.
Basic copying fees are typically low. Requests requiring significant staff time may carry a higher charge under Minnesota data practices rules. Most routine requests are completed within a few business days.
For court records tied to a Martin County arrest, those are held by the Fifth Judicial District Court in Fairmont. A separate records request is needed for court filings and documents. The statewide court portal provides case summaries for free and can tell you what documents exist before you visit the courthouse in person.
Nearby Counties
Martin County borders several counties in southwestern Minnesota along the Iowa state line, each with its own booking records and jail system.