Access Koochiching County Jail Roster

The Koochiching County jail roster is available online and shows who is in custody at the jail in International Falls, Minnesota. The sheriff's office posts inmate data on the county website, including names, charges, and booking information. A major new jail project is underway in Koochiching County. The $26.5 million facility will replace the current jail, which was downgraded from Class 3 to Class 2 by the Department of Corrections. Until the new building opens in late 2026, the current jail continues to operate and the roster stays updated.

Searching the Koochiching County Jail Roster

Go to the Koochiching County jail page to see the current roster. The page shows who is in custody at the jail in International Falls. You can view names, charges, and booking data. The roster is public data under Minnesota Statutes 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05.

The county is clear about the limits of the data. The information is provided "as is" with no guarantee of accuracy or completeness. People sometimes give false or wrong identification when booked. An arrest does not mean guilt. Everyone on the roster is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The sheriff keeps the right to control or modify content on the page for policy or public safety reasons.

You can also use VINELink to check custody status. Search by name to find someone held at the Koochiching County Jail. Register for free alerts when their status changes. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE to check by phone. For court case information, check the Minnesota Court System site.

New Koochiching County Jail Project

Koochiching County is building a brand new jail and law enforcement center. The current jail was downgraded from a Class 3 facility to Class 2 by the Minnesota Department of Corrections in January 2022. A Class 2 jail can only hold people for up to 90 days. A Class 3 or Class 4 facility can hold people for up to a year. The downgrade meant the county had to either fix the problem or lose the ability to hold inmates long-term.

The Department of Corrections advised against remodeling the old facility. They said it would only be a temporary fix. So the county voted to build new. The new jail project page has full details. The new facility will be 21,000 square feet with 40 beds in 20 cells. It will sit just east of the judicial building. Features include holding cells, special management cells, a 5,000-square-foot sheriff's quarters, a sallyport, and a direct walkway to the court so inmates do not pass through public areas.

The project costs about $26.5 million, paid through property taxes via general obligation bonds. For a home valued at $150,000, that is about $10.70 per month. For a $250,000 home, it is $19.83 per month. Construction started with a public groundbreaking ceremony, and the estimated completion is October 2026. ICS and Wold Architects and Engineers designed the facility.

Until the new jail opens, the Koochiching County jail roster continues to reflect everyone held at the current facility. Once the new jail is running, the roster will cover the new building.

Koochiching County Jail Roster Data Policies

The Koochiching County jail page includes detailed disclaimers about the data. Inmate information is public data per Minnesota Statutes 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05. Juvenile information is restricted by Minnesota law. The sheriff retains the right to control and modify content on the website for policy and public safety reasons.

The county also states that the data comes with no warranties. It is provided as-is. There is no guarantee that it is current, accurate, suitable, reliable, or complete. The county is not liable for any damages that come from using the data. If you need confirmed, up-to-date information, call the sheriff's office directly.

Under Statute 387.03, the sheriff is responsible for jail operations in Koochiching County. State law does not require counties to have jails. But if a county has one, it must be in the county seat. For Koochiching County, that is International Falls. If a county does not have a licensed jail, it must release people or transport them to a licensed facility at its own expense. That is one of the reasons the new jail project was necessary.

Koochiching County Jail Roster Screenshots

The Koochiching County jail page is where you access the current roster and view inmate data.

This page shows the in-custody list along with disclaimers about data accuracy and public data laws that apply to the Koochiching County jail roster.

The new jail project page covers the construction details, timeline, and cost breakdown.

This page gives the public full transparency into the new 40-bed jail facility being built in International Falls.

Koochiching County Jail Contact and Bail

To check on someone held at the Koochiching County Jail, call the sheriff's office in International Falls. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, and bail amounts. Under the current Class 2 status, the jail can hold people for up to 90 days. If someone needs to be held longer, they get transferred to a facility with a higher classification. That transfer could take them out of Koochiching County entirely.

Bail can be posted at the jail. Call ahead to find out the amount and what payment methods they accept. Cash is the most common option. For larger bail amounts, a bail bond agent can help. Once bail is paid, the release process takes a few hours. The person must attend all court dates in Koochiching County after release. Missing a hearing leads to a new warrant.

Koochiching County borders Canada, and International Falls is a border crossing point. Arrests tied to border activity, including customs violations and federal charges, may not always appear on the county jail roster. Federal detainees sometimes go to federal facilities instead. If you are looking for someone arrested near the border and cannot find them on the Koochiching County jail roster or VINELink, consider checking with federal agencies as well.

Nearby Counties

Koochiching County is in far northern Minnesota, bordering Canada. If someone is not on this jail roster, check these nearby jails.