Access Brown County Jail Roster
The Brown County jail roster shows all current inmates at the county jail in New Ulm, Minnesota. You can view the full roster online through the sheriff's office website. It lists names, booking numbers, charges, bond amounts, arresting agencies, and basic details about each person in custody. Brown County is in south-central Minnesota and Sheriff Jason Seidl oversees all jail operations. The roster is available as a live list and sometimes as a downloadable PDF. If you are trying to find someone who was arrested in Brown County, this roster is the place to check first.
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Brown County Jail Roster Online
The Brown County Jail Roster is posted on the sheriff's office website. The live roster shows each inmate's name, booking number, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, date, age, sex, and race. It updates regularly so the information stays current. You can view the full list without needing to enter search terms. Just open the page and scroll through the names.
Brown County also has a jail page on the county website with additional information about the facility. A PDF version of the jail roster has been available through the county's document center as well. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, all booking and arrest data on the roster is classified as public. Anyone can view it.
Brown County Jail Details
The Brown County Jail is at 15 South Washington Street in New Ulm. It was built in 1994 as a 56-bed secure, co-ed facility. Sheriff Jason Seidl runs the jail with Jail Administrator Steve Appel managing day-to-day operations. The jail operates 24 hours a day and holds people for several reasons: pre-trial detention, sentenced time, warrants from other jurisdictions, and holds for federal or state agencies.
In 2024, the jail received a 98.43% compliance rating from the Minnesota Department of Corrections during its inspection. That is a strong score and shows the facility meets nearly all state standards. MN Stat. § 641.05 gives the sheriff authority over the jail and requires compliance with DOC rules. The high rating means the Brown County Jail is well managed and follows the regulations closely.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office website has more details on operations, staff, and how to contact the jail. The Brown County main website links to all county departments including the sheriff.
Brown County Jail Contact Info
| Facility | Brown County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 South Washington Street New Ulm, MN 56073 |
| Mailing | PO Box 877 New Ulm, MN 56073 |
| Sheriff Phone | (507) 233-6700 |
| Jail Phone | (507) 233-6775 |
| Fax | (507) 359-1524 |
| Sheriff | Jason Seidl |
| Jail Administrator | Steve Appel |
| Office Hours | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM weekdays |
Tracking Brown County Inmates
Besides the jail roster, VINELink covers Brown County. Search by name or offender ID to see custody status. VINELink is especially useful when you want notifications. Register for alerts and the system contacts you by phone, email, or text when the inmate's status changes. If they get released or transferred, you know right away instead of refreshing the jail roster page.
Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone version of VINELink. The service is free and runs around the clock. Brown County participates in the statewide VINE program alongside most other Minnesota counties. Data updates about every 15 minutes. The service is available all day and works on any device with a web browser.
Brown County Jail Roster Screenshots
The Brown County website is the main county portal with links to all departments including the sheriff and jail.
From the county homepage you can navigate to the jail page for facility information and the current inmate list.
The Brown County Jail Roster page on the sheriff's website shows the live list of inmates with charges, bond amounts, and booking details.
This page provides the most complete view of who is currently in the Brown County Jail. Each entry includes the booking number, charges, and arresting agency.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office website has information about law enforcement, jail operations, and how to submit records requests.
Sheriff Seidl's office manages all jail roster data and public records access for Brown County.
The Brown County Jail page on the county site gives facility details and links to inmate services.
This page covers jail rules, visitation information, and other details for families of inmates on the Brown County jail roster.
Inmate Services in Brown County
The Brown County Jail offers several programs for inmates. AA meetings and educational classes are available. Work release is an option for qualifying inmates, letting them keep jobs while serving their sentence. These programs do not show on the jail roster, but they are part of how the county manages its inmate population.
Inmates use Reliance Telephone for calls. Local rates are $0.21 per minute. Long distance costs $0.25 to $0.40 per minute. Calling cards are available through the jail for inmates who want to prepay. All calls are monitored, which is standard. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff sets all policies for communications and programs at the Brown County Jail.
To post bail for someone on the Brown County jail roster, call (507) 233-6775. Local bail bond services are available if the bail amount is too high to pay out of pocket. The jail accepts bail around the clock since it operates 24/7. The jail roster typically shows the bond amount next to each inmate's name, so you can see how much it costs before calling. If no bond is listed, the person may need to see a judge first before bail can be set. You can also fax bail-related paperwork to (507) 359-1524.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Brown County. If someone was arrested near the county line, check these jail rosters too.