Search Nicollet County Jail Roster

The Nicollet County jail roster lists everyone currently held at the county jail in St. Peter, Minnesota. Sheriff Aaron Petersen oversees the 34-bed detention facility and the roster updates in real time. You can view the Nicollet County jail roster online, where it shows photos, names, charges, bail amounts, and booking details. The county also runs the 911 dispatch center for multiple agencies in the area. If you need to find someone in custody or check booking records, this page covers all the ways to search.

Nicollet County Inmate Roster Online

Nicollet County posts its jail roster at roster.co.nicollet.mn.us. This is a real-time custody list that shows every person currently in the jail. Each entry includes a photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, bail/bond amount, and bail/bond status. That is one of the most detailed online rosters you will find among Minnesota county jails.

The roster updates in real time. When someone is booked or released, the list changes right away. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, this arrest data is classified as public information. Anyone can access the Nicollet County jail roster without giving a reason.

The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office page has additional details about the jail and its operations.

Find Nicollet County Inmates

The online roster is the best place to start. Go to the roster page and browse the current list. Each entry is detailed enough to identify someone and understand their situation. If you can't find what you need, call the jail at (507) 934-7161. The jail runs 24 hours a day. The Sheriff's Office administration line is (507) 931-7106, and non-emergency dispatch is 507-934-7100.

VINELink also covers Nicollet County. Search by name or offender ID across all participating Minnesota jails. VINELink offers custody change alerts by phone, email, or text. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone service.

Nicollet County Jail Facility

The Nicollet County Jail is at 501 S. Minnesota Ave. in St. Peter. The mailing address is P.O. Box 117, St. Peter, MN 56082. The facility was updated in 1984 and holds up to 34 inmates. Sheriff Aaron Petersen oversees the operation, which includes 13 correctional officers and 10 part-time staff for jail coverage.

The jail offers work release (Huber program), educational programs, and commissary services. A jail programmer is on staff to coordinate inmate activities. Phone systems are available for calls. MN Stat. § 641.05 requires the sheriff to maintain the jail and care for inmates. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff broad authority over facility management and rules.

The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office also runs the 911 dispatch center. The center handles calls for several agencies including Courtland Fire, Lafayette Fire and Ambulance, Nicollet Fire, North Mankato Police and Fire, and St. Peter Police and Fire.

Nicollet County Jail Records

The data on the Nicollet County jail roster is public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 makes arrest records open to everyone. MN Stat. § 13.85 covers additional rules about data on inmates in jails and correctional facilities. The public data includes photos, names, charges, bail amounts, and booking details. Private data includes medical and juvenile records.

To request official copies, contact the Sheriff's Office at (507) 931-7106. The administration office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The civil process office has separate hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The jail fax is (507) 934-7169. Standard copy fees apply for records requests.

Nicollet County Jail Contact

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The Nicollet County website is the main hub for county government and departments.

The county site provides links to the Sheriff's Office, dispatch, and other departments.

The Nicollet County inmate roster shows all current inmates with real-time data including photos and charges.

Each roster entry includes detailed booking information, bail status, and intake dates.

The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office page covers jail operations, civil process, and dispatch services.

From the sheriff's page you can access contact information, office hours, and facility details.

Bail at Nicollet County Jail

Bail posting is available 24 hours a day through the dispatch office at the jail. Call (507) 934-7161 to find out the bail amount and payment options. Cash is typically accepted. Bail bond agents serve the St. Peter area for larger amounts. The sheriff processes bail under MN Stat. § 387.03.

Once bail is paid, release processing takes a few hours. The person must attend all court hearings. Missing court results in a new warrant.

Note: Bail amounts shown on the roster may change after a court appearance.

Nicollet County Jail Roster After Release

Once someone is released from the Nicollet County Jail, their entry comes off the online roster. The roster only shows people currently in custody. If you need records from a past booking, call the Sheriff's Office at (507) 931-7106 during business hours. Staff can look up old booking records and provide copies. Standard fees apply for printed documents.

After release, the criminal case continues through the court system. You can track Nicollet County cases through Minnesota Court Records Online. Search by name to find case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions. The court system covers all 87 Minnesota counties. MN Stat. § 13.82 keeps the arrest data public even after someone leaves the Nicollet County jail. The booking record itself stays in the sheriff's files. Past arrests, charges, and outcomes are all part of the public record unless sealed by a court order or expunged under Minnesota law.

The 911 dispatch center run by Nicollet County handles calls for several fire departments and police agencies in the region. If you are unsure which county handled an arrest, call the dispatch line at 507-934-7100. They can point you to the right jail roster or sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Nicollet County in south-central Minnesota.