Find Mille Lacs County Booking Reports
Mille Lacs County Booking Reports document arrests and jail intakes processed through the Sheriff's Office in Milaca. This page explains how to access current inmate records, what booking data is available, how to contact the jail directly, and how statewide tools like the MN DOC Offender Locator and BCA Criminal History search can supplement county-level booking information for Mille Lacs County.
Mille Lacs County Booking Reports
Mille Lacs County Booking Reports and the Sheriff's Office
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office publishes information about current jail custody through its website at millelacs.mn.gov/2395/Sheriffs-Office. Sheriff Kyle A. Burton leads the office, with Chief Deputy Aaron Evenson supporting day-to-day operations. The jail is located at 640 3rd Street SE in Milaca, which is the county seat. All bookings from arrests made anywhere in the county are processed here.
For the most current list of who is in custody, the Sheriff's Office is the direct source. The jail line at 320-983-8244 can confirm whether a specific person is currently held. The main Sheriff's line at 320-983-8250 handles general inquiries, records requests, and non-urgent matters. A toll-free line at 888-860-8250 also reaches the office.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is classified as public government data. The Sheriff is required to make basic booking information available, including names, arrest dates, charges, and custody status for adult arrests. Records tied to active investigations or involving juveniles may be restricted, but the default for adult booking data is public access.
Note: For the most up-to-date custody status, call the Mille Lacs County jail directly at 320-983-8244, as online records may not reflect same-day releases or transfers.
Sheriff's Office Contact Details
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office is based in Milaca and handles all bookings, jail operations, and public records for the county. Three phone lines serve different purposes: the main sheriff line, a dedicated jail line, and a dispatch line for emergency and non-emergency calls.
| Sheriff's Office | Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 3rd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353 |
| Sheriff Phone | 320-983-8250 |
| Jail Phone | 320-983-8244 |
| Dispatch | 320-983-8257 |
| Toll Free | 888-860-8250 |
| Sheriff | Kyle A. Burton |
| Chief Deputy | Aaron Evenson |
| Sheriff Website | millelacs.mn.gov |
Use the jail line at 320-983-8244 for questions about specific inmates. The main line at 320-983-8250 handles records requests and general inquiries. Dispatch at 320-983-8257 is for emergencies and active law enforcement matters only.
What Mille Lacs County Booking Records Include
Booking records for Mille Lacs County capture the basic details from each arrest and jail intake. Full name and booking date are standard. Charges listed reflect what the person was booked for at the time they were processed into custody. These can change as the case moves through the 7th Judicial District courts. A charge on a booking record is an allegation only.
Custody status shows whether the person is currently in the facility, released, or transferred. Bond information, if applicable, shows what financial conditions apply to release. Some people are held on no-bail orders set by a judge, which means they stay in custody regardless of payment. Others may be held on detainers from other counties or states, which means even if local charges are resolved, they may not be released.
The date of birth field helps confirm identity, since common names can create confusion when searching records. If you're searching for a specific person and are unsure whether a record is a match, the date of birth is the most reliable field for confirmation beyond the name itself.
Statewide Resources for Mille Lacs County
The Sheriff's website and jail line are the primary sources for Mille Lacs County Booking Reports. Several statewide tools can expand your search beyond current county custody.
The MN DOC Offender Locator covers people who have been convicted and sent to a state prison. If someone was sentenced to state time after being booked in Mille Lacs County, they will appear in the DOC system rather than the local jail records. The BCA Criminal History search provides statewide criminal history records. It covers convictions across Minnesota, not just one county, and is useful when you need a broader picture of someone's record.
For court records, the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system provides case filings and hearing information for the 7th Judicial District. You can search by name or case number to follow what is happening in court after an arrest. VINE at vinelink.com provides free custody notifications. Register once and receive alerts by phone, email, or text whenever a person's custody status changes at the Mille Lacs County jail.
Note: VINE custody alerts cover Mille Lacs County facilities and are available 24 hours a day at no cost through vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463.
Mille Lacs County and the 7th Judicial District
Mille Lacs County is part of the 7th Judicial District of Minnesota. Criminal cases that begin with a booking at the county jail are handled by the Mille Lacs County District Court. The court covers felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor cases for the county.
After an arrest and booking, the court process typically begins with an initial appearance, often within 36 to 48 hours. At that hearing, a judge reviews the charges and sets bail or conditions of release. The case then proceeds through arraignment, pre-trial hearings, and either a plea or trial. Court records for each stage are publicly accessible through MCRO for cases that are not sealed or restricted.
Cities in Mille Lacs County
No cities in Mille Lacs County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrests in the county are booked at the county jail in Milaca. Communities in the county include Milaca, Isle, and Onamia, none of which reach the qualifying population level for a separate page.
Nearby Counties
Mille Lacs County is in east-central Minnesota, northwest of the Twin Cities metro. Several neighboring counties have their own sheriff's offices and booking records.