Kittson County Jail Roster

The Kittson County jail roster shows inmates held at the county jail in Hallock, Minnesota. Sheriff Matt Vig and Chief Deputy Dave Thompson lead the office. Kittson County is in the far northwestern corner of the state, right on the Canadian border. It is a small, rural county with a compact sheriff's staff. To find someone on the Kittson County jail roster, you can call the sheriff at 218-843-3535 or use VINELink to check custody status online. Booking records are public data under Minnesota law.

Finding Inmates on Kittson County Jail Roster

Kittson County is one of the smallest counties in Minnesota by population. The jail does not maintain a large online roster system like some metro counties do. To check who is on the Kittson County jail roster, call the sheriff's office at 218-843-3535. The staff there can tell you if a specific person is in custody and what charges they face.

You can also use VINELink to search for inmates statewide. This free system covers participating Minnesota counties. Search by name and the system will show you the person's custody status. You can sign up for automatic alerts when their status changes. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) to check by phone instead. Both options are available 24 hours a day.

The Kittson County Sheriff's page has contact information and details about the office. While it may not have a live jail roster, it provides the phone number and staff contacts you need to find out who is being held at the jail.

Kittson County Sheriff's Office Staff

The Kittson County Sheriff's Office has a small team. Sheriff Matt Vig leads the office. Chief Deputy Dave Thompson is second in command. The deputy roster includes Patrick Klegstad, Terry Bayne, Kelly Gustafson, Lane Anderson, and Kelly Kukowski. Lori Bothum serves as both the Office Manager and Jail Administrator. The dispatch and jailer team includes Ryan Evenson, Cory Bartels, Brayden Fossell, Cheryl Engstrom, Scot Olson, and Cassandra Gustafson.

In a small county like this, many staff members wear multiple hats. Dispatchers also serve as jailers. The Jail Administrator also manages the office. This is common in rural Minnesota counties where budgets and staffing are limited. Everyone on the team handles some piece of the jail roster process, from booking to data entry to release.

Visiting the Kittson County Jail

If you want to visit someone on the Kittson County jail roster, you must call at least one day in advance. This is not optional. You need to make visiting arrangements ahead of time by calling the sheriff's office. All visiting hours depend on officer availability. Since the staff is small, they cannot always accommodate walk-in visits.

This call-ahead policy is different from bigger jails that have set visiting schedules. In Kittson County, the limited staff means visits have to work around the officers' other duties. Plan ahead and give them at least 24 hours of notice when you call.

Kittson County Jail Roster and Public Data

The Kittson County jail roster is public data under Minnesota law. Statute 641.05 requires the sheriff to maintain a register of all persons in custody. That register records names, ages, commitment dates, and the reasons for being held. Statute 13.82 makes law enforcement data, including booking records, available to the public. Statute 13.85 covers data on individuals in correctional facilities.

Even in a small county like Kittson, these laws apply fully. The sheriff must share booking data when asked. You do not need to be a victim or a family member. Anyone can request this information. The only exceptions are juvenile records, mental health data, and certain investigation details that could be compromised by release.

Under Statute 387.03, the sheriff handles jail operations along with patrol, civil process, and court duties. In Kittson County, that means one small office covers everything from serving papers to running the jail to patrolling the county up to the Canadian border.

Note: Kittson County may transfer inmates to a larger facility for longer holds or specialized needs.

Kittson County Jail Roster Bail Info

Bail at the Kittson County Jail depends on the charges. Call 218-843-3535 to find out how much bail is for a specific person on the jail roster. Staff can tell you the amount and how to pay. For smaller amounts, cash may be accepted directly. For larger bail amounts, you can work with a bail bond agent who serves the Hallock area.

Kittson County is rural and remote. The nearest large city is several hours away. That can make finding a local bond agent harder than in metro areas. Some agents cover northwest Minnesota and can handle bail by phone. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff manages the bail process and all releases from the jail. After bail is posted, the person's status on the Kittson County jail roster changes. Release processing takes time depending on the paperwork and staffing. Since the jail staff is small and officers handle both dispatch and corrections, the process may take longer than it would at a bigger facility. Court obligations continue after release. Missing a court date in Kittson County leads to a new arrest warrant.

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The Kittson County Sheriff's page provides contact details and staff information.

This page lists the sheriff, chief deputy, deputies, dispatchers, and jail staff at the Kittson County Sheriff's Office. Use the phone number to check on the jail roster.

Nearby Counties

Kittson County is in the far northwest corner of Minnesota. Check these nearby jails if you cannot find someone on the Kittson County roster.