Todd County Booking Reports
Todd County Booking Reports are public records from the Todd County Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie, Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office publishes a daily jail roster as a downloadable PDF, giving the public a current snapshot of who is held at the Todd County jail. This page covers how to get Todd County jail records, what state law requires agencies to release, and where to find related court and state records for Todd County cases.
Todd County Booking Reports
Todd County Daily Jail Roster
The Todd County Sheriff's Office publishes a daily jail roster as a PDF document. This roster lists people currently held at the jail in Long Prairie. It typically includes names, booking dates, and charges. The PDF is updated daily, giving the public a current snapshot of the jail population.
The county website is at toddcounty-mn.gov. The site has experienced DNS issues at times, which can make it temporarily inaccessible. If the website is down, the best option is to call the Sheriff's Office directly at 320-732-7743. Staff can confirm current custody status by phone and can advise on how to submit a written records request if more detail is needed.
The daily PDF format is straightforward. You open the document, scan the list by last name, and confirm whether a specific person is in custody. If you need records from a past date or more detailed booking information than the PDF contains, a formal written request is the right approach. Mail it to 115 3rd Street S, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
People who are transferred from the Todd County jail to a state facility will no longer appear on the county roster. The DOC locator is the right tool for those cases.
Sheriff's Office Contact Information
| Address | 115 3rd Street S, Long Prairie, MN 56347 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 320-732-7743 |
| County Website | toddcounty-mn.gov |
| County Seat | Long Prairie |
| Judicial District | Seventh Judicial District |
The Sheriff's Office is at 115 3rd Street S in Long Prairie. Walk-in requests for public records are accepted during regular business hours. For after-hours custody status checks, call the main line. Dispatchers working overnight may be able to confirm whether a specific person is in custody.
Public Records Rights Under Minnesota Law
Minnesota's Data Practices Act governs how agencies handle and release data. Under Minn. Stat. ยง 13.82, arrest and booking data is classified as public. Todd County must release this information on request. You do not have to give a reason. The Sheriff cannot require one.
The public fields include the subject's name, the charges at the time of booking, the date and time of booking, and the arresting unit. Release information is public once it occurs. Bond conditions are also public when set by a court.
Private data is excluded. Medical records are private. So are juvenile records. If an arrest involves an undercover officer, identifying information about that officer may be withheld. These are specific statutory exceptions, not a general power to deny access. Any denial must cite the specific law that applies.
If you think a request was improperly denied, the Minnesota Department of Administration's Data Practices Office accepts complaints and can issue advisory opinions. That office has the authority to say whether a withholding was legally justified.
Note: If the Todd County website is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues, call 320-732-7743 to request current inmate information by phone.
What Triggers a Booking in Todd County
A booking happens when law enforcement takes someone into custody and processes them into the jail. The arresting officer fills out paperwork, the subject is photographed and fingerprinted, and the booking record is created. That record includes the charges known at the time of arrest.
The Todd County jail holds people at various stages of the legal process. Some are waiting for a first court appearance. Others have been arraigned and are waiting for trial because they could not post bail. Some are serving sentences for misdemeanor or low-level felony convictions. The jail also holds people on violations of probation or parole conditions.
People with warrants from other counties may be held in Todd County while arrangements are made for transport. These individuals may have no local charges but still appear on the roster. Their entry will typically note the originating jurisdiction and the reason for the hold.
Court Records for Todd County Cases
Todd County is in the Seventh Judicial District. District court handles criminal cases from Todd County arrests. Court records are searchable for free at Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Search by name or by case number to find a specific file.
MCRO shows what documents have been filed, hearing dates, and current case status. It is updated in real time as the court processes new filings. For certified copies or full case files, contact the Todd County Court Administrator in Long Prairie. Fees apply for certified documents.
Statewide Minnesota Resources
The Todd County jail roster covers the local facility only. Several state-level tools extend your search statewide.
The Minnesota BCA Criminal History Search covers records from all 87 counties. A BCA search surfaces arrests and convictions statewide, not just from Todd County. The BCA charges a fee for some search types.
The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator lists people serving state prison sentences. Once a case leaves the county jail and moves into the state system, only the DOC locator shows current location. The county roster will no longer list the person.
VINE provides free custody alerts. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-MN-4-VINE. VINE covers Todd County jail and state facilities in Minnesota.
Nearby Counties
Todd County is in central Minnesota. It borders Morrison, Wadena, Douglas, Stearns, and Crow Wing counties. Each operates its own jail and keeps separate booking records.