Becker County Jail Roster

The Becker County jail roster shows who is currently in custody at the county jail in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. You can view the full list of inmates or search by name. The roster updates about every 30 minutes, though the county notes the data is not guaranteed to be perfectly accurate at all times. Becker County is in the west-central part of the state and the sheriff's office manages all jail operations. If you need to find someone who was arrested in Becker County, checking the jail roster online is the quickest way to get basic booking details including names, ages, charges, and bail amounts.

Becker County Inmate Search

The Becker County Sheriff's Office posts an in-custody list that serves as the jail roster. You can search it by name or scroll through the full list. Each entry shows the inmate's name, age, booking date, charges, and bail or bond information. The roster tries to update every 30 minutes. That is fairly frequent compared to many smaller counties in Minnesota.

Keep in mind the disclaimer. Becker County says the data "attempts to update every 30 minutes" but does not guarantee accuracy. If you need confirmed information, call the jail directly at 218-847-2939. For less urgent questions, the Sheriff's Office number is 218-847-2661. Staff at either line can tell you if a specific person is in the Becker County Jail right now.

Under MN Stat. § 13.82, arrest data including booking records is public. The Becker County jail roster meets this requirement by making inmate information available online.

Becker County Jail Details

The Becker County Jail sits at 1428 Stony Rd in Detroit Lakes. A newer facility opened around 2018 and expanded the jail's capacity significantly. The old jail had about 48 beds. The new building holds between 157 and 170 inmates. Sheriff Todd Glander oversees all operations. The jail runs 24 hours a day, every day.

Becker County also contracts with Mahnomen County for jail beds. That means inmates from Mahnomen County may show up on the Becker County jail roster from time to time. This is a common arrangement in rural Minnesota where smaller counties lack their own detention space. The sheriff has authority over all inmates housed in the facility under MN Stat. § 641.05, regardless of which county originated the arrest.

The jail has 10 beds set aside for work release. Inmates who qualify can leave during the day for approved activities and return to the facility at night. Work release inmates still appear on the jail roster since they remain in county custody.

Becker County Jail Roster Contact

Find Inmates Through VINELink

Becker County takes part in the VINELink system. This gives you another way to look up jail roster information. Go to VINELink and search by the inmate's name or offender ID. The system pulls current custody data from participating counties across Minnesota. If you register for alerts, VINELink will contact you when an inmate's status changes. That could mean a release, a transfer, or some other change in custody.

You can also call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) to use the phone-based version. This is helpful if you don't have internet access. The system updates about every 15 minutes for participating counties like Becker.

Bail and Bonding in Becker County

If someone on the Becker County jail roster has bail set, you can post it through the sheriff's office. Contact the jail at 218-847-2939 for details on the bail amount and accepted payment methods. Local bail bond agents are also an option. Area Bail Bonds can be reached at (218) 339-2220. A-Affordable Bail Bonds is at (218) 547-4834. These agents can help you get someone out of the Becker County Jail faster than waiting for a court hearing.

Bail amounts show on the jail roster for most inmates. The judge sets bail based on the charges, the person's criminal history, and whether they are a flight risk. Some charges may not have bail set, which means the person has to wait for a court appearance. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff manages bail posting procedures at the county level.

Becker County Jail Roster Screenshot

The Becker County website is the main portal for county departments, including the sheriff's office and jail information.

From here you can navigate to the sheriff's page to access the current in-custody list and other jail roster details.

Inmate Phones and Visitation

Inmates at the Becker County Jail make calls through the Reliance Telephone system. Local calls cost $0.21 per minute. Long distance rates range from $0.25 to $0.40 per minute. Calls are collect, so the person receiving the call pays.

Visitation at the Becker County Jail is available but you need to schedule it. Call 218-847-2939 to set up a visit. The jail staff will give you the current schedule and any rules you need to follow. Visitation policies can change, so always call ahead before making the trip to Detroit Lakes. Bringing valid ID is required for all visitors.

Note: The jail roster does not include visitation schedules, so call the facility for that information.

Becker County Jail Records Requests

If you need official copies of records from the Becker County Jail beyond what the online roster shows, contact the sheriff's office. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act makes arrest data public under MN Stat. § 13.82. You can request copies of booking records, arrest reports, and related documents. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond to your request within a reasonable time. Send requests to the Sheriff's Office at 925 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Medical and juvenile records are private and not available to the public.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Becker County that also maintain jail rosters. Check these if you are unsure where a person was booked.