Murray County Jail Roster

The Murray County jail roster works differently because Murray County does not have its own jail. People arrested in Murray County are transported to the Lyon County Jail in Marshall, Minnesota. If you are looking for someone arrested in Murray County, you need to check the Lyon County custody list or contact the Murray County Sheriff's Office in Slayton. The sheriff handles all arrests and can tell you where a specific person is being held. This page explains how to find Murray County inmates and what to expect when searching for jail roster records.

Murray County Jail Roster Search

Murray County does not operate a jail facility. When someone is arrested in the county, deputies transport them to the Lyon County Jail in Marshall. That means Murray County inmates appear on the Lyon County custody list. The Lyon County roster updates hourly and shows booking numbers, names, ages, charges, bail status, and the arresting agency. If the arresting agency is listed as Murray County, that person was arrested in Murray County and transported to Lyon County for holding.

The Lyon County custody list is free to view online. You do not need an account or login. Just open the page and browse the current list of inmates.

How to Find Murray County Inmates

Since Murray County inmates are housed at the Lyon County Jail, you have several ways to find them:

• Check the Lyon County custody list at jail.lyonco.org
• Call the Murray County Sheriff's Office at (507) 836-6168
• Call the Lyon County Jail directly at (507) 929-6623
• Use VINELink to search by name or offender ID
• Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for phone lookups

VINELink searches all participating Minnesota jails at once. That makes it a good option when you are not sure where someone is being held. You can also register for alerts through VINELink. The system will notify you by phone, email, or text if an inmate's custody status changes. This works for Murray County inmates even though they are held at the Lyon County facility.

Murray County Sheriff's Office

The Murray County Sheriff's Office is in the Murray County Courts Building at 2558 29th Street in Slayton. The office handles all law enforcement duties for the county, including arrests, investigations, and court security. Even though the county does not have its own jail, the sheriff still manages the booking process and coordinates with the Lyon County Jail for inmate housing. The phone is (507) 836-6168 and the fax is (507) 836-8704.

MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff authority over law enforcement operations in the county. That includes making arrests, serving warrants, and managing the transport of inmates to the contract facility. The sheriff also handles records requests related to arrests in Murray County.

The Murray County website has more information about county departments and services.

Murray County Jail Roster Records

Even though Murray County does not run a jail, the arrest records are still public data. MN Stat. § 13.82 makes all arrest records public in Minnesota. That includes names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. You can get this information from the Murray County Sheriff's Office or from the Lyon County Jail where the inmates are held.

MN Stat. § 13.85 covers data about people in correctional facilities. It separates public data from private data. Medical records, juvenile information, and some investigation files are private. But basic jail roster data is available to anyone. Contact the Murray County Sheriff's Office at (507) 836-6168 for records requests. Standard copy fees apply.

MN Stat. § 641.05 requires proper recordkeeping for all inmates. Even when a county contracts out jail services, the records must be maintained and available to the public.

Murray County Contact Information

Murray County Jail Roster Resources

Since Murray County does not have its own jail or roster page, statewide tools are important. The Minnesota Court Records Online system lets you look up cases filed in Murray County. Search by name to find case numbers, hearing dates, and outcomes.

Court records show what happens after an arrest. The jail roster (via Lyon County) shows who is in custody. Used together, they give you a full picture of someone's situation.

The Lyon County custody list is the primary place to search for Murray County inmates being held at that facility.

Bail for Murray County Arrests

If someone arrested in Murray County has bail set, you need to post it at the Lyon County Jail in Marshall. Call the Lyon County Jail at (507) 929-6623 to find out the bail amount and accepted payment methods. Cash and certified checks are typically accepted. Bail bond agents are available in the Marshall area for larger amounts.

You can also call the Murray County Sheriff's Office at (507) 836-6168 to get bail information before going to the Lyon County Jail. Release takes several hours after bail is posted. The person must attend court in Murray County for their charges.

Note: Bail amounts may change after a court hearing in Murray County.

Why Murray County Has No Jail

Not every county in Minnesota runs its own jail. Murray County is one of several smaller counties that contracts out inmate housing. This saves the county the cost of building and staffing a full detention facility. The partnership with Lyon County means Murray County inmates go to the jail in Marshall, about 30 miles east of Slayton. The sheriff's deputies handle the transport after an arrest.

Under MN Stat. § 641.01, counties are required to maintain a jail. But the law also allows counties to contract with neighboring facilities to meet that requirement. Murray County uses this option. The arrangement works well for a county with a small population. You will not find a Murray County jail roster page on the county website. Instead, use the Lyon County custody list and look for entries where the arresting agency is Murray County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Murray County. Lyon County is listed first since it houses Murray County inmates.