Swift County Booking Reports Search
Swift County Booking Reports record each arrest and jail intake processed by the sheriff's office in Benson, the county seat of this west-central Minnesota county. This page covers how to find current and recent custody records, what booking data contains, how to reach the sheriff's office directly, and where to look up related court and criminal history records for communities across Swift County.
Swift County Booking Reports
Swift County Booking Reports and Jail Records
The Swift County Sheriff's Office in Benson handles all bookings and jail operations for the county. The county website at swiftcounty.com is the primary online resource for current custody information. Check there for any inmate roster or online booking search tool the county provides.
For direct inquiries about someone in custody, call 320-843-3133. The sheriff's office at 301 14th Street N in Benson can confirm whether a person is currently held and provide basic booking details. This is the most reliable way to get current information if no online search portal is available or if you need more detail than what is posted publicly.
For people who have been sentenced and transferred to a Minnesota state prison after a Swift County arrest, the MN DOC Offender Locator is the correct resource. County jail records are limited to those held locally at the county facility.
Note: Swift County booking records cover only those held at the county jail in Benson; state prison inmates appear in the MN DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us.
Sheriff's Office Contact Details
The Swift County Sheriff's Office is the booking and jail authority for the entire county. City police in Benson and other communities transfer arrested persons to the county facility for processing.
| Sheriff's Office | Swift County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 14th Street N, Benson, MN 56215 |
| Phone | 320-843-3133 |
| County Website | swiftcounty.com |
| Judicial District | 8th Judicial District |
Records requests for booking documents are accepted in person or by mail. Minnesota Statutes section 13.82 classifies adult arrest data as public government data, and the Swift County Sheriff's Office is legally required to provide basic booking information upon request. Physical copies cost $0.25 per page under state law. Requests are processed on business days during regular office hours.
What Swift County Booking Records Contain
A Swift County booking record captures a standard set of fields at the time of intake. These include the person's full name, date of birth, booking date, the arresting agency, and the charges entered when the person was brought in. Custody status reflects whether the person is still held or has since been released or transferred. Bail or bond information appears if the court has set financial release terms.
These records are administrative documents, not court verdicts. The charges listed reflect what law enforcement entered at intake and may change as the case progresses. A booking record does not mean a person was convicted. Under chapter 13 of the Minnesota Statutes, adult arrest data is public by default. Juvenile records and records tied to ongoing undercover operations may be withheld. Everything else is accessible to the public upon request.
Note: Swift County booking records are public documents under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82 and reflect conditions at the time of arrest, not final court outcomes.
8th Judicial District and Court Records
Swift County is part of the 8th Judicial District. Criminal cases that start with a county booking are processed in this district's courts. Hearings take place at the Swift County Courthouse in Benson. The court handles criminal, civil, family, and probate matters for the county.
All case filings and court records for Swift County are searchable through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). MCRO is free and covers all 87 Minnesota counties. Use a name or case number from a booking record to pull up the corresponding court case. For certified document copies, reach out to the district court clerk in Benson. Fees apply to certified copies but basic case lookups are free.
For a broader statewide criminal history search, the BCA Criminal History search through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension covers convictions across all of Minnesota. This is the right tool if you need more than what Swift County booking data alone provides.
VINE Custody Notification
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) covers Swift County as part of the statewide Minnesota notification network. You can register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. The service sends automated alerts when someone's custody status changes, including releases, transfers, and changes in hold status.
Alerts can be delivered by phone, text, or email. The service is free and available around the clock. No fee and no reason needed to register. VINE is used by victims, family members, and legal professionals who want timely notification rather than having to call the jail for updates.
Cities in Swift County
No cities in Swift County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrests are booked at the county jail in Benson. Benson is the county seat and largest community in the county, and all county-level booking and court activity flows through it.
Nearby Counties
Swift County sits in west-central Minnesota. The counties below share borders and each has its own sheriff's office and booking process.