Search Renville County Booking Reports
Renville County Booking Reports are available through the county's online custody list, which shows who is currently held at the Renville County jail in Olivia. This page covers how to use that tool, what data it contains, how to reach the sheriff's office, and where to find related court and arrest records for communities across this south-central Minnesota county.
Renville County Booking Reports
Renville County Custody List and Booking Reports
The Renville County Sheriff's Office maintains an online custody list at custody.renvillecountymn.com. This tool shows people currently held at the county jail in Olivia. The list is updated as bookings occur, so it reflects a near-real-time snapshot of who is in custody. It's one of the more direct public tools available among outstate Minnesota counties of this size.
The custody list covers current inmates only. If someone has been released or transferred, they will no longer appear. For information about a person who was recently held but has since been released, call the sheriff's office at 320-523-1161. Staff can confirm release dates and transfer details that may not appear in the online system.
For people who have been convicted and moved to a state correctional facility, use the MN DOC Offender Locator instead. County-level custody tools only cover people held at the county jail, not those in state prisons.
Note: The Renville County custody list at custody.renvillecountymn.com shows current inmates only; released or transferred individuals no longer appear in the system.
Sheriff's Office and Jail Contact Information
The Renville County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and manages the county jail. The main office is in Olivia, which is also the county seat. Two phone lines are available for different inquiry types.
| Sheriff's Office | Renville County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Olivia, MN |
| Main Phone | 320-523-1161 |
| Secondary Phone | 320-523-3600 |
| County Website | renvillecountymn.gov |
| Custody List | custody.renvillecountymn.com |
| Judicial District | 8th Judicial District |
For records requests, contact the sheriff's office by phone or in person during business hours. Minnesota Statutes section 13.82 classifies adult arrest data as public government data, and the sheriff's office is required to make basic booking information available. Physical copies of documents cost $0.25 per page under state records law.
What Renville County Booking Records Contain
A booking record at the Renville County jail captures several key data fields at the time of intake. These include the arrested person's full name, date of birth, booking date, arresting agency, and the charges entered at that time. Custody status tells you whether the person is still held. Bail or bond information may appear if a financial release condition has been set by the court.
Charges listed in a booking record reflect what the person was arrested for, not necessarily what they will be formally charged with or convicted of. A prosecutor may later change or drop charges. The booking record is an administrative document, not a legal finding. Under Minnesota Statutes chapter 13, the public has a right to access this type of arrest data. That right applies to adult records. Records involving juveniles are handled differently and are generally not public.
Note: Charges shown in Renville County booking records reflect the arrest, not the final outcome, and may change as the case moves through the courts.
Renville County Court Records and 8th Judicial District
Renville County is part of the 8th Judicial District, which covers a large portion of west-central Minnesota. Criminal cases that begin with a county booking are processed through this district court. Hearings take place at the Renville County Courthouse in Olivia.
Court filings, hearing schedules, and case outcomes are searchable through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). The system is free to access and covers all 87 Minnesota counties. If you have a name or booking reference from the custody list, you can use it to find the corresponding court case in MCRO. Certified copies of court records require a fee and must be requested through the district court clerk.
For statewide criminal history beyond what MCRO shows, the BCA Criminal History search through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is the appropriate tool. It covers convictions across Minnesota and goes beyond a single county's records.
VINE Custody Alerts for Renville County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that sends automated alerts when someone's custody status changes. It covers Renville County facilities as part of the statewide Minnesota network.
Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463 to set up notifications. You can receive alerts by phone, email, or text message. The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is particularly useful for victims and family members who need timely notice when an inmate is released or transferred. You do not need to provide a reason for registering, and there is no cost.
Cities in Renville County
No cities in Renville County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrests are booked at the county jail in Olivia. The county seat serves as the central booking and court location for all arrests made throughout the county by local and county law enforcement agencies.
Nearby Counties
Renville County sits in south-central Minnesota and borders several other counties, each with its own booking and custody process.