Douglas County Jail Roster

The Douglas County jail roster lists all inmates held at the Douglas County Jail in Alexandria, Minnesota. You can search the roster online through the sheriff's office site to find names, charges, and booking dates. The jail is a modern 156-bed facility that opened in 2010. It uses a direct supervision model where officers stay in the housing units with inmates. If you need to check on someone in custody, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office keeps this data up to date and open to the public under Minnesota law.

Searching the Douglas County Jail Roster

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office posts its jail roster on the county website. You can view the list of people in custody by going to the Douglas County Jail Administration page. The roster shows inmate names, charges, and booking details. It gets updated on a regular basis so the data stays current.

You search by name to find a specific person. The site shows who is in the jail right now. If someone was booked and then released, they may no longer show up on the roster. For people who have been moved or released, you can use VINELink to check custody status across the state. VINELink is free and works for all participating Minnesota counties. You can also call 1-877-MN-4-VINE to check by phone.

Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the sheriff must keep a jail register that records every person held in custody. This register is a public record. It logs the inmate's name, age, the date they came in, and why they are being held. The Douglas County jail roster is based on this legal requirement.

Douglas County Jail Facility

The Douglas County Jail cost $12.9 million to build. It sits just north of the Government Center and the historic Courthouse in Alexandria. The facility covers about 57,000 square feet. It holds up to 156 beds, though the approved capacity is 135 inmates at any time. The jail handles minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates. It also holds male, female, and juvenile inmates, though juveniles are typically contracted out to the West Central Regional Juvenile Center in Moorhead.

Douglas County runs a direct supervision jail. That means correctional officers are inside the housing units with inmates at all times. They interact with them face to face. This model helps staff spot problems early and keep things calmer. Many newer jails in Minnesota use this approach.

The Douglas County jail roster on the website reflects everyone held in this facility. If someone is booked here, they show up on the roster. The jail is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections and must follow MSS 2911 standards. Staff includes a Jail Administrator, four sergeants, 22 correctional officers, and several transport and court security officers.

Douglas County Inmate Services

Several contracted companies handle services at the Douglas County Jail. Advanced Correctional Healthcare manages medical needs. Aramark provides food services. TurnKey Corrections runs the commissary, video visitation system, and inmate messaging. Woodland Centers provides mental health care.

If you want to visit someone on the Douglas County jail roster, you need a TurnKey account. Set one up at secure.inmatecanteen.com. The jail uses video visitation, so there is no in-person contact during visits. You can also deposit money into an inmate's commissary account through the lobby kiosk at the jail or online at InmateCanteen.com. The commissary lets inmates buy snacks, personal items, and phone time.

The jail also has programming through three dedicated Jail Programmers. There is a Sentence to Service (STS) crew for work assignments. Guardian RFID handles compliance checks and well-being rounds. These systems help the jail run safely and track inmate locations.

The Douglas County Corrections page has more details on public safety and corrections in the county. You can find info on programs, policies, and the sheriff's other responsibilities there.

Douglas County Jail Roster Data and Public Records

Jail roster data in Douglas County is public under Minnesota law. Statute 13.82 covers law enforcement data, and Statute 13.85 addresses data on individuals held in jail. Together with Statute 641.05, these laws make sure the public can access basic booking information. You have the right to see who is in custody, what charges they face, and when they were booked.

There are some limits. Juvenile records are restricted. Mental health data is not shared. And some information might be withheld if releasing it would put someone at risk or interfere with an active case. But for adults held on criminal charges, the jail roster is open.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office also provides law enforcement services beyond jail operations. They handle crime investigation, traffic enforcement, boating regulations, civil process, and 911 dispatch for the area. Under Minnesota Statute 387.03, the sheriff has broad duties that cover all of these areas. The sheriff's law enforcement page covers these services.

Note: Information on the jail roster may change quickly as people are booked and released throughout the day.

Douglas County Jail Roster Screenshots

The Douglas County website is where you can access the jail roster and other sheriff's office services.

This is the main Douglas County government site. From here you can reach the jail administration page and the current inmate list.

The jail administration page has direct links to the jail roster and information about the facility.

This page shows jail details including capacity, visiting info, and links to the current roster.

Douglas County also lists its corrections and public safety resources on a separate page.

The corrections page covers broader public safety information for the county including jail programs and law enforcement services.

Nearby Counties

If the person you are looking for is not on the Douglas County jail roster, they may be held in a neighboring county. Check these nearby jails.