Pope County Jail Roster

The Pope County jail roster includes records for everyone held at the county jail in Glenwood, Minnesota. Pope County does not post a jail roster directly on its website, but you can search for inmates through VINELink or by calling the sheriff's office. The jail handles all bookings for the county and operates around the clock. Pope County is in west-central Minnesota and has a small population spread across rural communities. Jail roster data is public under Minnesota law, so you have the right to ask about who is in custody. This page covers how to search the Pope County jail roster and what to expect when you do.

Search Pope County Inmates

The best way to search the Pope County jail roster is through VINELink. This free statewide system tracks inmate custody status in all participating Minnesota counties. Pope County is a participant. Go to the VINELink site, select Minnesota, then search by name or offender ID. The system will show you whether the person is in custody, what facility they are in, and basic booking details.

VINELink updates about every 15 minutes for participating counties. It also lets you register for alerts. If someone's status changes, you can get a notification by phone, email, or text. That feature is helpful if you want to know right away when an inmate is released or moved. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) to use the phone-based version of the system.

For a direct answer, call the Pope County Sheriff's Office at (320) 634-5411. Staff can check the jail roster for you and tell you if someone is being held. They can give you basic information about charges and bail. The office fax is (320) 634-5457 if you need to send a written request.

Pope County Jail Details

The Pope County Jail is at 130 East Minnesota Avenue in Glenwood. The sheriff's office runs the jail and oversees all operations. The facility is open 24/7 for bookings and releases. When someone is arrested in Pope County, they get processed at this jail. That creates a record that feeds into the VINELink system.

Glenwood is the county seat. It is a small town near Lake Minnewaska. Pope County covers about 670 square miles of farmland and lake country. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for the rural areas and coordinates with local police in the towns. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff is legally responsible for the care of everyone in the jail. That includes keeping records current and making public data available when people ask for it.

The jail offers standard services like visitation and phone access for inmates. Contact the facility at (320) 634-5411 to ask about current visitation hours and rules. Work release may be available for some inmates, depending on their case and eligibility.

Pope County Jail Roster Records

Jail roster information in Pope County is public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 classifies arrest records as public. That includes names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. You do not need to give a reason to ask for this information. It is available to anyone.

If you need more detailed records, make a request to the Pope County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 130 East Minnesota Ave., Glenwood, MN 56334. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county is required to respond within a reasonable time frame. Some data, including medical records and juvenile information, is not public. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff authority over jail operations and record keeping.

Note: Pope County does not post a roster on its own website, so VINELink and phone calls are your main options for checking who is in custody.

Pope County Jail Contact Info

Pope County Jail Screenshots

Pope County does not have a dedicated online jail roster portal to screenshot. The Minnesota Court Records Online system covers all 87 counties and can help you find court filings tied to Pope County jail bookings.

Search by name or case number to find docket information for cases that originated from Pope County arrests.

Bail at Pope County Jail

Call (320) 634-5411 to find out the bail amount for someone at the Pope County Jail. The staff can tell you the amount and what forms of payment are accepted. The jail is open all day, every day, so you can post bail at any time. Once bail is posted, the release process takes a few hours for paperwork and property return. Some inmates may be released on their own recognizance at the judge's discretion.

Pope County Jail Transfers and Court Info

Pope County's jail has limited capacity. When the facility is full or when charges require a different classification level, inmates can be transferred to a nearby county jail. Douglas County and Stearns County are common transfer destinations because they have larger facilities. If you searched VINELink and cannot find someone who was arrested in Pope County, call the sheriff at (320) 634-5411. They can tell you if the person was moved.

Court cases from Pope County arrests go through the district court system. You can track these cases at Minnesota Court Records Online. Search by name to see case numbers, hearing schedules, and final outcomes. The court system covers all 87 Minnesota counties. MN Stat. § 13.82 keeps arrest records public, so even after someone leaves the Pope County jail, you can still access the booking data through the sheriff's office.

Pope County is close to Lake Minnewaska and other recreational areas. Summer months sometimes bring more arrests tied to boating, DUI, and other seasonal activity. During those times, the Pope County jail roster may have more entries than usual. The sheriff's office patrols the lake areas and handles calls from across the county's 670 square miles. If you need old booking records from the Pope County jail, contact the office and ask about available records and copy fees.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Pope County. If you are unsure where someone was booked, check their jail rosters as well.