Jackson County Jail Roster Database
The Jackson County jail roster lists everyone currently held at the Jackson County Jail in Jackson, Minnesota. Sheriff Shawn R. Haken runs the facility and has been in office since 2016. You can find jail and inmate information through the county website, which covers booking data, visiting hours, and video calling details. The jail serves the communities of Jackson, Okabena, Wilder, Alpha, and Bergen. All booking records are public under Minnesota law, and the sheriff's office provides 24/7 service to the county.
Jackson County Jail Overview
Searching the Jackson County Jail Roster
The Jackson County jail and inmate page has information about who is in custody. Visit this page on the county website to check the jail roster, view booking data, and find out about visiting hours. The sheriff's office posts this data for public access.
You can also use VINELink to search for inmates in Jackson County. This free statewide tool lets you look up custody status by name. Register for alerts to get notified when someone's status changes. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE to check by phone. Both the website and phone line work around the clock.
Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the sheriff keeps a register of every person held in the jail. That register shows names, ages, dates, and reasons for being held. It is a public record. Statute 13.82 also makes booking data available to anyone who asks. You do not need a special reason to look at the Jackson County jail roster.
Jackson County Jail Visiting Rules
Jackson County has specific rules for visiting inmates. Visits are first come, first serve, and each visit lasts 30 minutes. There is no visitation on Sundays or holidays. The schedule is strict, so plan ahead.
Visiting hours at the Jackson County Jail:
- Tuesdays: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Thursdays: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Saturdays: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Only immediate family can visit. That means spouses, parents, siblings over 18, and children over 18. In-laws are not considered immediate family. Children under 18 must come with a parent or legal guardian and need a birth certificate or guardianship papers. Every visitor needs a photo ID. Each inmate can have one non-family member on their visitor list.
Video calling is now available at the Jackson County Jail. The inmate starts the call, and instructions are given to them at the facility. This lets people connect with inmates without coming to the jail in person.
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Shawn R. Haken has led the Jackson County Sheriff's Office since 2016. The office provides around-the-clock service to rural residents and the communities of Jackson, Okabena, Wilder, Alpha, and Bergen. Under Minnesota Statute 387.03, the sheriff runs the jail, patrols unincorporated areas, serves civil papers, and carries out court orders.
| Office | Jackson County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, MN |
| Sheriff | Shawn R. Haken (since 2016) |
| Jail Info | Jail and Inmate Page |
Jackson County has a long history of law enforcement. The first recorded sheriff was I. F. Eddy in 1866. Since then, the office has been led by elected officials who serve the county's residents. The current setup provides 24/7/365 law enforcement coverage across the whole county.
Jackson County Jail Roster and Data Access
Jail roster data in Jackson County falls under Minnesota's data practices laws. Statute 13.82 governs law enforcement data, making booking records public. Statute 13.85 addresses data on people held in correctional facilities. And Statute 641.05 requires the sheriff to keep a register of everyone in custody at the Jackson County Jail.
These laws mean you can look at the jail roster, call the sheriff's office for inmate info, or use VINELink to check someone's status. The data is free and open. Juvenile records are an exception. So is some mental health data. But adult booking information is public across all Minnesota counties, and Jackson County is no different.
Note: Being on the Jackson County jail roster does not mean a person has been convicted. Everyone is presumed innocent until a court says otherwise.
Jackson County Jail Roster Bail Process
Bail at the Jackson County Jail follows standard Minnesota procedures. The amount depends on the charges. For some offenses, a bail schedule sets the amount automatically. More serious charges need a judge to set bail at a hearing. Call the sheriff's office to find out how much bail is for a specific person on the Jackson County jail roster.
Local bail bond agents serve southwestern Minnesota. A bond agent can post bail for a percentage-based fee if the full amount is too high to pay directly. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff oversees all bail processing. Once bail is posted and the paperwork goes through, the inmate's status on the Jackson County jail roster changes. Release takes time after payment, so expect a wait of a few hours. All court dates still apply after release. Missing a date leads to a new arrest warrant being issued by the court. Jackson County is near the Iowa border. The sheriff's office serves the communities of Jackson, Okabena, Wilder, Alpha, and Bergen around the clock, which means arrests from any of these towns end up on the same jail roster.
Jackson County Jail Screenshot
The Jackson County jail and inmate page covers visiting rules, video calling, and inmate information.
This page is the main resource for anyone looking for jail roster data, visiting hours, and inmate services in Jackson County.
Nearby Counties
Jackson County is in southwestern Minnesota near the Iowa border. If someone is not on this jail roster, try these neighboring counties.