Access Pipestone County Jail Roster
The Pipestone County jail roster shows every person being held at the county jail in Pipestone, Minnesota. You can search the custody list online to find names, mugshots, charges, and booking info. The sheriff's office keeps the roster current during business hours. Pipestone County is in the southwest corner of Minnesota, and the jail here processes all local arrests. The roster is free to view and considered public data under state law. You can also check inmate status through VINELink or by calling the jail. This page walks you through how to use each of these tools to search the Pipestone County jail roster.
Pipestone County Overview
Pipestone County Custody List
Pipestone County has an online custody list that anyone can access. Visit the Pipestone County Custody List to see who is currently held at the jail. The list shows each inmate's photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, and charges. This is one of the more detailed rosters in the region.
The list gets updated regularly during business hours. If you check it in the middle of the night, the data may be a few hours old. But during the day, it stays pretty current. The roster uses data from the booking system at the Pipestone County Jail. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, all of this information is classified as public data.
You can also find jail-related pages on the Pipestone County website and the Sheriff's Office page.
Other Ways to Search Inmates
VINELink is another option for looking up Pipestone County inmates. It covers all participating Minnesota counties. Search by name or offender ID. VINELink updates frequently and also offers notification alerts. If you want to know when someone gets released or transferred, you can register for free alerts by phone, email, or text.
Call the Pipestone County Jail at (507) 825-6700 if you prefer to ask in person. Staff can check the roster and share booking details. The jail is open around the clock, so you can call any time. This is the same number for the sheriff's office. Fax requests go to (507) 825-6706. The mailing address is PO Box 220, Pipestone, MN 56164.
Pipestone County Jail Information
The jail is at 416 S. Hiawatha Ave. in Pipestone. The sheriff runs the facility and all its operations. When someone gets arrested in Pipestone County, they are brought here. The booking creates the record that ends up on the custody list. The jail holds people who are waiting for court, doing short sentences, or on holds. It operates 24/7.
Pipestone County has a zero tolerance policy for sexual assault and abuse inside the jail. Electronic home monitoring is available for qualifying inmates as an alternative to being held in the facility. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff has the legal responsibility to provide for the care and safe custody of all people held at the jail. That duty includes keeping the jail roster accurate and making booking data available to the public.
The jail also offers commissary and phone services for inmates. Contact the facility at (507) 825-6700 for details about visitation. Visits need to be arranged in advance by calling the jail.
Note: The custody list may show inmates from other agencies if they are being held at the Pipestone County Jail on behalf of another jurisdiction.
Booking Process at Pipestone County Jail
When law enforcement brings someone to the Pipestone County Jail, staff go through a set booking process. The person is searched, photographed, and fingerprinted. Personal items are taken and stored until release. Staff record the charges, assign a booking number, and enter the data into the system. That data feeds the online custody list at custody.pcmn.us. Each booking creates a new entry on the Pipestone County jail roster with a unique MNI number tied to that person.
After booking, the inmate gets a bed assignment and an orientation on jail rules. The whole process can take a few hours depending on how busy the jail is. If it happens during business hours, the roster updates fairly fast. Overnight bookings may not show on the online list until the next morning. You can always call (507) 825-6700 if you need an immediate answer about someone's custody status in Pipestone County.
Pipestone County Jail Roster Records
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act governs jail data in Pipestone County. MN Stat. § 13.82 makes arrest and booking records public. You do not need a reason to look at this data. Standard copy fees apply if you need paper records. Send a written request to the sheriff's office or stop by in person at 416 S. Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164.
Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond to data requests within a reasonable time frame. Medical records, mental health data, and juvenile records are private. Everything else on the jail roster, including names, charges, bail, and booking dates, is public. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff the authority to manage jail operations and set the rules for how records are handled.
Pipestone County Jail Contact Details
| Facility | Pipestone County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 416 S. Hiawatha Ave. Pipestone, MN 56164 |
| Mailing | PO Box 220, Pipestone, MN 56164 |
| Phone | (507) 825-6700 |
| Fax | (507) 825-6706 |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
Pipestone County Jail Roster Screenshots
The Pipestone County website links to the sheriff's office and jail services, including the online custody list.
From the county site you can navigate to the sheriff's page and find the link to the current custody list.
The Pipestone County Custody List displays all current inmates with photos, charges, and booking details.
This page is updated regularly during normal business hours and shows MNI numbers, intake dates, and charge details for each inmate.
Nearby Counties
These counties are close to Pipestone County in southwest Minnesota. Check their jail rosters if you need to find someone who may have been booked elsewhere.