Nobles County Booking Reports
Nobles County Booking Reports are public records maintained by the Nobles County Sheriff's Office in Worthington, Minnesota. This page helps you search current inmate listings, find booking details, and access jail records for the Nobles County Law Enforcement Center. Use the tools below to look up individuals currently held at the facility or to find historical booking data through statewide public record systems.
Nobles County Booking Reports
Nobles County Inmate Listing
The Nobles County Sheriff's Office keeps a public inmate listing on its website. You can check who is currently in custody at the Law Enforcement Center in Worthington. The list is updated regularly and shows names, charges, and bail status for current detainees. This is the fastest way to find someone recently booked into the Nobles County jail.
To view the current roster, visit the sheriff's official inmate page at Nobles County Inmate Listing. The page reflects active holds and recent bookings. If a person has been transferred, released, or sent to another facility, they may no longer appear on the roster.
Note: Roster data reflects current custody status only. Past bookings require a formal records request or a search through the Minnesota BCA criminal history system.
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act under Minnesota Statute 13.82 requires law enforcement agencies to make arrest data public. Nobles County complies with this law, making basic booking details available without a fee or formal request. Details like name, booking date, charges, and bail amounts are typically accessible.
Nobles County Sheriff's Office Contact
The Nobles County Law Enforcement Center sits at 1530 Airport Road, Suite 100, Worthington, MN 56187. The jail handles bookings for the county and also processes detainees for other local agencies. Sheriff Ryan Kruger oversees operations.
| Address | 1530 Airport Road, Suite 100, Worthington, MN 56187 |
|---|---|
| LEC Main | 507-295-5400 |
| Sheriff's Office | 507-295-5375 |
| Jail Direct | 507-295-5290 |
| Sheriff | Ryan Kruger |
| rkruger@co.nobles.mn.us |
The jail is a county detention facility. It holds individuals awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or being held on warrants. Inmates serving longer sentences are typically transferred to state correctional facilities managed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Visiting and Communicating with Inmates
If you need to visit someone at the Nobles County Jail, visitation is available on set days and times. The facility uses a scheduled visit system. All visitors must register in advance through Reliance Telephone at reliancetelephone.com. Walk-in visits without prior registration are generally not permitted.
Current visitation schedule:
- Sunday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Each visit lasts 20 minutes. You must register before your first visit. Reliance Telephone also handles phone calls from inmates. The number for Reliance Telephone is 1-800-896-3201. Money for inmates can be added through JailATM, which accepts deposits for commissary accounts.
Note: Visit schedules may change due to facility operations or staffing. Call 507-295-5290 to confirm current visit availability before making the trip.
Statewide Booking Report Resources
Nobles County booking data feeds into several statewide systems. These tools let you search across Minnesota jurisdictions if you are not sure where someone is held or if you need records from multiple counties.
The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator tracks people in state prison or on supervised release. It does not show county jail bookings, but it is the right tool if someone has been convicted and transferred to a state facility. The search is free and requires only a name or DOC number.
The DOC system is updated daily. If a person was recently booked at Nobles County and later sentenced to state prison, they will appear in the DOC locator after transfer. Allow a few days for records to update following sentencing or transfer.
The Minnesota BCA Criminal History Search provides a deeper look at statewide criminal records. The BCA maintains records of arrests, charges, and dispositions from courts and law enforcement agencies across Minnesota. A paid public record search is available online. This is useful if you need more than just current custody status.
Court Records for Nobles County Cases
Booking reports show who was arrested and why. Court records show what happened next. The two systems work together but are run by different agencies. For Nobles County criminal cases, the 5th Judicial District handles court proceedings. Case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions are available through the Minnesota Courts public access portal.
Search Nobles County court records at Minnesota Court Records Online. The system is free to use for basic case searches. You can look up case numbers, see scheduled hearings, and check case status. Full case documents may require a fee or in-person request at the courthouse.
For in-person access to court records, contact the Nobles County courthouse. The court administrator's office can assist with certified copies, case lookups, and filings. Most civil and criminal case records are public under Minnesota law.
VINE and Victim Notification
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that alerts registered users when an offender's custody status changes. This covers releases, transfers, and other status updates from Nobles County and other Minnesota jails.
Register at VINELink or call 1-877-664-8463. The service runs 24 hours a day. Notifications can be sent by phone, email, or text message. VINE is especially useful for victims, family members, or attorneys who need real-time custody updates without checking the roster manually.
Note: VINE tracks custody status, not booking details. It does not provide information about charges or court dates. Use court records systems for case updates.
How to Request Booking Records Formally
If you need a formal copy of a booking report, you can submit a data request to the Nobles County Sheriff's Office under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The act gives the public the right to request government data, including arrest and booking records. Requests can be made in writing or in person.
Send your written request to the sheriff's office at 1530 Airport Road, Suite 100, Worthington, MN 56187. You can also call 507-295-5375 to ask about the request process. The agency must respond to your request within a reasonable time. Some data may be restricted if it involves an active investigation, a juvenile, or protected personal information.
The Minnesota Data Practices Act, found at Minnesota Statute Chapter 13, outlines what government data is public and what is protected. Arrest data is generally public under Section 13.82, but investigative data may be closed until a case is resolved.
Third-Party Aggregator Sites
Several third-party websites collect jail roster data from across Minnesota and make it searchable in one place. These are not official sources, but they can be useful for tracking recent bookings across multiple counties. Minnesota Jail Roster and Inmate Search MN are two commonly used aggregators. Both pull from publicly available data and organize it for easier searching.
Keep in mind that aggregator sites may lag behind official sources. If someone was released recently, the aggregator may still show them as in custody. Always verify with the official Nobles County inmate listing or by calling the jail directly for the most current status.
Nearby Counties
Nobles County borders several other southwest Minnesota counties. Each has its own jail and booking records system. Use the links below to access records in neighboring jurisdictions.