Access Redwood County Booking Reports
Redwood County Booking Reports are public records maintained by the Redwood County Sheriff's Office in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The county provides a public jail roster online, making it possible to search current inmate data without a formal request. This page covers how to find Redwood County booking records, contact the sheriff's office, and use statewide Minnesota systems for broader searches.
Redwood County Booking Reports
Redwood County Online Jail Roster
The Redwood County Sheriff's Office maintains a public jail roster online. You can access it at co.redwood.mn.us/jail. The roster shows people currently in custody at the Redwood County jail. It is updated as bookings and releases occur. No fee or registration is required to view the list.
The roster is the quickest way to check if someone is currently held at the Redwood County facility. It reflects current custody status and includes names, booking dates, and charge information. If someone you are looking for does not appear on the list, they may have been released or transferred, or the record may not have updated yet.
For any questions about current custody that the online list does not answer, call the Redwood County Sheriff at 507-637-4036. Jail staff can confirm status and explain next steps if a transfer or release occurred.
Note: The online roster shows current detainees only. Past booking records that are no longer active require a formal records request or a search through the BCA criminal history system.
Redwood County Sheriff's Office
The Redwood County Sheriff manages law enforcement and jail operations for the county. The main office is in Redwood Falls. The county website at redwoodcounty-mn.us provides access to department contacts, services, and public records information.
| Website | redwoodcounty-mn.us |
|---|---|
| Jail Roster | co.redwood.mn.us/jail |
| Phone | 507-637-4036 |
| Judicial District | 5th |
Redwood County is positioned between Lyon County to the west and Renville County to the north. It is a mid-size rural county with a full-service jail facility. The sheriff's office handles bookings for county arrests and those transferred from smaller neighboring counties for longer-term detention.
Requesting Redwood County Booking Records
Formal booking record requests in Redwood County are governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, found at Minnesota Statute Chapter 13. Arrest data is classified as public under Section 13.82. This includes the arrested person's name, booking date and time, charges, and bail information.
To submit a written request, contact the Redwood County Sheriff's Office. You can call 507-637-4036 or write to the office in Redwood Falls. Include the person's name and approximate arrest date. The agency must respond within a reasonable timeframe. Public arrest data must be provided at no cost. Data related to active investigations may be withheld under Minnesota Statute 13.87 until the case is resolved.
Statewide Inmate Search
If a Redwood County arrest led to a state prison sentence, the person moves out of the county jail system and into the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The county roster will no longer show them, but the DOC system will. Use the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator to search state inmates by name or DOC number. The tool is free and updated daily.
The Minnesota BCA Criminal History Search is another useful tool. It covers arrest and disposition records from all Minnesota counties. A fee applies. The BCA is useful when you need to research someone's arrest history across multiple jurisdictions or need records that go back further than a current custody list.
Court Records for Redwood County
Criminal cases in Redwood County go through the 5th Judicial District. Court records and booking reports are maintained by different agencies. The sheriff's office holds booking records. The district court holds case filings, hearing schedules, and dispositions.
Search Redwood County court cases at Minnesota Court Records Online. Basic lookups are free and search by name or case number. You can see charge descriptions, hearing dates, and case status. For certified copies or full case documents, contact the Redwood County court administrator's office in Redwood Falls.
Court records show what happened after an arrest. They track the filing of charges, court appearances, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentences. Combined with booking reports, they provide a full picture of a criminal matter.
VINE and Custody Alerts
VINE covers Redwood County along with all other Minnesota detention facilities. Register at VINELink or by phone at 1-877-664-8463. VINE sends free alerts by phone, email, or text when someone's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and changes in supervised release status. The service is available around the clock and is commonly used by victims, attorneys, and family members who need timely custody updates.
Third-Party Search Resources
Aggregator sites like Minnesota Jail Roster and Inmate Search MN pull publicly available jail data from counties across Minnesota. These can be useful for multi-county searches. For Redwood County specifically, the official jail roster at co.redwood.mn.us/jail is more current and reliable than third-party sites. Always verify aggregator data with the official source before acting on it.
Nearby Counties
Redwood County borders several counties in southwest and south-central Minnesota. Use these links to search booking records in neighboring jurisdictions.