Search Olmsted County Jail Roster

The Olmsted County jail roster tracks everyone held at the Adult Detention Center in Rochester, Minnesota. You can search the roster online to find names, charges, bail amounts, and booking dates. Olmsted County is one of the larger counties in the state and the jail processes a high volume of bookings each year. The sheriff's office runs the detention center and keeps the roster current. Whether you need to check on someone in custody or want to look up a recent arrest, the Olmsted County jail roster is publicly available and free to use. Rochester is the county seat and home to Mayo Clinic, making this a busy hub in southeastern Minnesota.

Olmsted County Detainee List

Olmsted County runs one of the better online jail rosters in Minnesota. The detainee list is a web app that lets you search by name or browse the full list. You can also filter by the first letter of a last name to narrow things down. Each record shows a mugshot, booking date, charges, status, and bond info. The data gets refreshed daily so it stays fairly close to real time.

The county also has a page on its main site where you can check who is in custody. Visit the Olmsted County "Who Is in Custody" page for that version. Both tools pull from the same database at the Adult Detention Center. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, arrest and booking data are classified as public. Anyone can look at these records without giving a reason.

Note: Some records may be delayed if the booking is still being processed.

How to Find Inmates in Olmsted County

Start with the online detainee list. It is the quickest method. Type in a name and the system will return any matches from the Olmsted County Jail. If you get no results, it may mean the person is not in custody or was booked under a different name. Try searching just the last name to cast a wider net.

You can also use VINELink to look up Olmsted County inmates. VINELink is a statewide system that tracks custody status across all participating Minnesota counties. Olmsted County is a participant. Search by name or offender ID. VINELink also lets you register for alerts so you get notified if an inmate is released or transferred. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) if you prefer to search by phone.

For direct phone inquiries, call the jail at (507) 328-6790. Staff can confirm if someone is being held. They can share basic booking info like charges and bail. The jail is open all day, every day.

Olmsted County Adult Detention Center

The Adult Detention Center sits at 101 4th Street SE in Rochester. The sheriff's office manages the facility and all its operations. This includes booking, housing, release, and maintaining the jail roster. The ADC handles arrests from Rochester Police, the sheriff's patrol, and other agencies across Olmsted County. It is a pre-trial facility, which means most people held here are waiting for their court date or serving shorter sentences.

Olmsted County is in the Third Judicial District. Cases from the jail go to the Olmsted County District Court. If you need court records tied to an inmate on the jail roster, check Minnesota Court Records Online for case filings and docket information. The court system and the jail roster are separate databases, but you can cross-reference them using names and case numbers.

The facility also offers work release programs, educational services, and treatment options for eligible inmates. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff has a duty to keep all people in custody safe and to run the jail in line with state standards. Programming and treatment details are private data, but the fact that someone is in custody is always public.

Olmsted County Jail Records Requests

If you need records beyond what the jail roster shows, you can make a formal request. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act governs how this works. Contact the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Standard copy fees apply. Some searches that take extra time may have additional fees. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the sheriff has to respond to your data request within a reasonable time. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Booking records, arrest logs, and custody status are public by default. Medical records, mental health info, and some juvenile data are classified as private and not available on request.

Olmsted County Jail Contact Details

Olmsted County Jail Roster Screenshots

The Olmsted County website provides access to public safety information and the jail roster through its online portal.

From the main county site you can navigate to the sheriff's division and find links to the current detainee list.

The Olmsted County detainee list shows all people currently held at the Adult Detention Center. You can browse or search by name.

The detainee list page updates daily and shows mugshots, charges, booking dates, and bond information for each person in custody.

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office page has additional details about jail operations and public safety services.

This page links to active warrants, the jail roster, and contact information for the sheriff's office.

Bail and Release at Olmsted County Jail

To post bail for someone at the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center, call (507) 328-6790. The jail staff can tell you the bail amount and what payment methods they accept. Bail can be posted at any time since the facility runs around the clock. Bond amounts depend on the charges and what the judge sets. Some inmates may be released on their own recognizance without having to post bail.

Once bail is posted, the release process takes some time. The jail needs to process paperwork, return personal property, and complete the discharge. This can take several hours depending on how busy the facility is. If you have questions about a specific case, the jail staff can give you an estimate on when the person might be released.

Cities in Olmsted County

Rochester is the major city in Olmsted County. All arrests in the county go through the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Olmsted County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, try checking their jail rosters as well.