Access Meeker County Jail Roster
The Meeker County jail roster tracks inmates at the Meeker County Detention Center in Litchfield, Minnesota. This modern facility was built in 1999 and holds up to 69 inmates at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. The Sheriff's Office publishes the jail roster in PDF format, showing mugshots, names, charges, and booking details. If you need to find someone held in Meeker County, there are several ways to search. This page explains how to access the roster and what records are available to the public.
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Meeker County Jail Roster Online
The Meeker County jail roster is available as a PDF download on the county website. The roster updates daily and includes detailed information for each inmate. You will see mugshots, names and addresses, age, sex, race, arrest date and time, the agency that made the arrest, and the charges. This is a comprehensive view of who is being held at the Meeker County Detention Center.
The PDF format means you download the file and scroll through it. It is not a searchable database, but for a facility with 69 beds, the list is manageable. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, all of this arrest data is public. Anyone can download and view the Meeker County jail roster.
Find Inmates at Meeker County Detention Center
Besides the PDF roster, you can call the jail at (320) 693-5415. Staff can check if a person is in custody and share their booking information. The Sheriff's main line is (320) 693-5400, and the fax is (320) 693-5424. The Detention Center is at 326 N. Ramsey Ave. in Litchfield and runs 24 hours a day.
VINELink also covers Meeker County. This free statewide system lets you search by name or offender ID. VINELink is especially useful if you want to receive alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can sign up for phone, email, or text notifications. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone version of the service.
Sheriff Brian Cruze oversees the facility and all jail operations in Meeker County.
Meeker County Detention Center Details
The Meeker County Detention Center was completed in 1999. It is licensed to hold 69 inmates across multiple security levels: minimum, medium, and maximum. The facility is in Litchfield, the county seat, which sits in the west-central part of the state. The detention center handles bookings from the sheriff's deputies and local police agencies throughout the county.
The jail offers several programs and services for inmates. Work release (the Huber program) is available for sentenced inmates who qualify. Educational programs and commissary services are also provided. Inmate phone systems are in place for calls to family and attorneys. MN Stat. § 641.05 requires the sheriff to maintain the facility and care for all inmates. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff full authority over jail rules and day-to-day management.
Meeker County Jail Roster Data
The data on the Meeker County jail roster falls under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 classifies arrest records as public data. That includes everything on the PDF roster: names, mugshots, charges, arresting agency, and booking dates. MN Stat. § 13.85 adds rules about data on people in jails and correctional facilities. Medical records, juvenile files, and active investigation data are not public.
If you need official copies of records beyond the roster, contact the Sheriff's Office at (320) 693-5400. Standard copy fees apply. You can make your request in person at 326 N. Ramsey Ave. in Litchfield or by phone.
Meeker County Jail Contact Info
| Facility | Meeker County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 326 N. Ramsey Ave. Litchfield, MN 55355 |
| Jail Phone | (320) 693-5415 |
| Sheriff Phone | (320) 693-5400 |
| Fax | (320) 693-5424 |
| Sheriff | Brian Cruze |
| Capacity | 69 inmates |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| VINELink | 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) |
Meeker County Jail Roster Screenshots
The Meeker County website provides access to county departments including the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center.
From the county website you can navigate to the sheriff's section and download the jail roster PDF.
Note: The PDF roster downloads automatically when you click the link.
Bail at Meeker County Detention Center
Bail for Meeker County inmates is set by a judge or follows a standard schedule. Call the jail at (320) 693-5415 to find out the amount and learn how to post it. Cash is usually accepted. For larger bail amounts, you can work with a bail bond agent in the area. The sheriff processes all bail payments at the Detention Center.
Once bail is paid, the release process takes several hours. The person still has court obligations. Missing a court date results in a new arrest warrant. The jail roster updates after release to show the change in custody status.
Meeker County Jail Roster Inmate Programs
The Meeker County Detention Center provides several programs for inmates. Work release, also called the Huber program, is available for sentenced inmates who meet the eligibility requirements. Under this program, inmates can leave the facility for work during the day and return at night. A judge must approve participation in work release.
Educational programs are also offered at the facility. These programs help inmates work toward goals while serving their time. The jail has inmate phone systems for calls to family members and attorneys. Commissary services let inmates purchase personal items using their jail account. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff is required to care for all inmates and maintain the facility to state standards. The Meeker County Detention Center houses minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates across its 69-bed capacity, so program availability may depend on the security level an inmate is assigned. The Meeker County Detention Center page has more details about the facility and its services.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Meeker County in central Minnesota.