Rochester Jail Roster Lookup
The Rochester jail roster tracks inmates held at the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center after arrests in Rochester and the surrounding area. Rochester is the third-largest city in Minnesota with over 120,000 people. It does not run its own jail. All people arrested by Rochester Police get taken to the Olmsted County jail for booking and holding. You can search the roster online to find current inmates by name. The detainee list shows charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. This page covers how to search the Rochester jail roster, request police records, and find someone in custody.
Rochester Jail Roster Overview
Rochester Arrests and Olmsted County Jail
Rochester does not have a city jail. When Rochester Police make an arrest, the person is transferred to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center. The jail is at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. You can reach the jail at 507-328-6790. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office number is 507-328-6780.
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center and handles all jail operations. This includes booking, inmate management, and the public jail roster. Rochester is the county seat and the biggest city in Olmsted County by a wide margin, so most of the jail's population comes from Rochester arrests.
After arrest and booking, inmates appear on the detainee list. Processing can take a while, so new arrests might not show up right away. The jail is open 24 hours a day. You can call 507-328-6790 any time to ask about someone's custody status. Rochester is the county seat and home of Mayo Clinic, which makes it the largest city in southeastern Minnesota by a wide margin.
How to Search the Rochester Jail Roster
Olmsted County maintains an online detainee list. You can access it at webapp.co.olmsted.mn.us/PubIntWebApps/detaineelist. The list is free and does not need a login. It shows current inmates with their names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
Search by name or filter by the first letter of the last name. You can also browse the full list. If you are looking for someone arrested by Rochester Police, check the arresting agency field. The roster updates daily. For the most current info, you can also call the jail at 507-328-6790 and ask about someone's custody status. The sheriff's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for in-person inquiries. The jail offers work release and educational programs for eligible inmates.
The Olmsted County online detainee list lets anyone search for inmates held at the Adult Detention Center in Rochester.
Rochester Police Department Info
The Rochester Police Department is at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. That is in the same building complex as the county detention center. For non-emergency calls, dial 507-328-6800. The records division can be reached at 507-328-6820. Admin hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Police Chief Jim Franklin heads the department.
Rochester Police records are public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. 13.82). Arrest data includes the name, age, sex, address of the person arrested, the nature of the charges, and the arresting circumstances. You can request records in person or through a written request. Fees are based on the actual cost of reproduction. Typical costs are about 25 cents per page. Under Minn. Stat. 13.03, you can inspect records for free during business hours. No one can charge you just to look at public data.
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office website provides access to jail information and the detainee search system used for Rochester arrests.
Rochester Jail Roster Data and Warrants
The Olmsted County detainee list shows mugshots, booking dates, charges, status, and bond info. You can search by name or browse the full list. The alternative URL at olmstedcounty.gov who-is-in-custody also works. Active warrants are posted on a separate page through the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's activity logs are available online as well.
You can inspect Rochester jail roster records for free at the sheriff's office during business hours. The office is at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees follow Minn. Stat. 13.03, which lets agencies charge the actual cost of searching, retrieving, and copying data. The Olmsted County jail offers work release and educational programs for eligible inmates.
Statewide Search Options
You can also use statewide tools to find inmates. VINELink covers all Minnesota county jails and lets you set up custody alerts. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE for phone access. You can register for notifications by phone, email, or text. Alerts go out when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Minnesota Court Records Online shows court case data searchable by name or case number.
The Minnesota DOC offender locator covers people in state prison. For broader criminal history, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/entity/bca offers public searches at $8 each. Under Minn. Stat. 609A.02, certain records may be eligible for expungement after waiting periods of two to five years.
Under Minn. Stat. 13.03, government data is public unless classified otherwise. You can inspect jail roster records for free during business hours at the sheriff's office or at the Rochester Police Department. Agencies cannot charge a fee for in-person inspection of public data. Adult arrest data always stays public.
Note: Inmates still going through intake processing may not show up on online rosters for several hours after arrest.
Olmsted County Jail Roster
Rochester is the county seat of Olmsted County. Every arrest in the city leads to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center. Visit the county page for more on the jail and its roster.
Nearby Cities
Rochester is in southeastern Minnesota. These other cities on our site have jail roster pages: