Red Lake County Jail Roster Search
The Red Lake County jail roster lists inmates held at the county jail in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. This is a smaller facility, and the county does not post a roster on its website. To search for inmates, use VINELink or call the sheriff's office. Red Lake County is in the northwest corner of Minnesota, and the jail handles bookings from local law enforcement. Jail roster data is public under Minnesota law, so anyone can ask about who is in custody. This page explains how to access Red Lake County jail roster information and what to expect.
Red Lake County Overview
Find Inmates in Red Lake County
Red Lake County does not post a jail roster directly online. The main way to check who is in custody is through VINELink. This statewide system covers all participating Minnesota counties, and Red Lake County is part of the network. Go to the VINELink site, choose Minnesota, and search by name or offender ID. Results show custody status and basic booking details.
VINELink updates frequently, usually about every 15 minutes. You can also register for alerts if you want to be notified when an inmate's status changes. The notification comes by phone, email, or text. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone-based search. It is free and available 24/7.
You can also call the Red Lake County Sheriff's Office at (218) 253-2996. Tell the staff the name of the person you are looking for. They can check whether that person is in custody and share basic booking information like charges and bail amounts. This is often the quickest way to get a direct answer.
Red Lake County Jail Details
The Red Lake County Jail is at 124 N. Main Ave. in Red Lake Falls. It is a small facility that serves the rural communities in the county. The sheriff runs the jail and handles all bookings. The jail operates around the clock. When someone gets arrested in Red Lake County, they are processed at this jail. That creates a booking record that feeds into the VINELink system.
Red Lake County is also part of the Tri-County Community Corrections system, along with Polk County and Norman County. Some inmates from Red Lake County may be held at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston. If you search VINELink and do not find someone under Red Lake County, try checking Polk County as well. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff has a legal duty to provide safe custody for all inmates.
Due to the small size of the facility, inmate programs are limited. Contact the jail for details about visitation and other services. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff sets the rules for jail operations, including visitation policies and inmate communications.
Red Lake County Jail Roster Records
Jail roster data in Red Lake County falls under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, arrest and booking records are public information. That covers names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. You can ask for this data from the sheriff's office without giving a reason.
For formal records requests, contact the Red Lake County Sheriff's Office at 124 N. Main Ave., Red Lake Falls, MN 56750. Call (218) 253-2996 or fax at (218) 253-2656. Standard copy fees may apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond within a reasonable time. Medical records, mental health data, and juvenile records are classified as private and are not available to the public.
Note: Since Red Lake County is part of Tri-County Community Corrections, some records may be held at the NWRCC facility in Crookston rather than at the local jail.
Red Lake County Jail Contact Info
| Facility | Red Lake County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 N. Main Ave. Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 |
| Phone | (218) 253-2996 |
| Fax | (218) 253-2656 |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| VINELink | 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) |
Red Lake County Jail Screenshots
Red Lake County does not maintain a standalone online jail roster. The statewide Minnesota Court Records Online system covers all counties and can help you find court filings connected to Red Lake County jail bookings.
Search by name or case number to find docket information for cases that started with a Red Lake County arrest.
Posting Bail in Red Lake County
To post bail for someone at the Red Lake County Jail, call (218) 253-2996. Staff will give you the bail amount and tell you how to pay. The jail is open 24/7, so bail can be posted at any hour. Release processing takes time after bail is paid, so plan on waiting. If you are not sure about the bail amount, the jail staff can look it up.
Some inmates may be eligible for release on personal recognizance. Others may have bail set by the judge based on the severity of the charges. For inmates held at the NWRCC facility in Crookston, contact (218) 470-8100 about bail procedures there.
Red Lake County Jail Roster and Court Records
To follow a case that started with a Red Lake County arrest, use the Minnesota Court Records Online system along with the jail roster. The court system tracks filings, hearing dates, and outcomes. It is a separate database from VINELink, but both relate to the same arrests. Search by the person's name to pull up case details. This works for all cases filed in Red Lake County, whether the person is still in custody or has been released.
Red Lake County falls under the Ninth Judicial District. Cases from arrests here go through the district court in Red Lake Falls. If a person was arrested in Red Lake County but transferred to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston, the court case still stays in Red Lake County. The jail roster shows where the person is held physically, while the court records show the legal jurisdiction handling the charges.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Red Lake County. Polk and Norman counties share the Tri-County corrections system with Red Lake County.