Redwood County Jail Roster

The Redwood County jail roster lists everyone currently held at the county jail in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The county relies on VINELink as its primary tool for public inmate searches. You can also call the sheriff's office to ask about specific inmates. Redwood County is in southwest Minnesota and the jail is part of the Redwood County Law Enforcement Center. All bookings from local law enforcement go through this facility. Jail roster information is public data under Minnesota law, and this page explains how to search it and what records are available.

Search Redwood County Inmates

Redwood County does not maintain a public-facing jail roster on the sheriff's website. The main way to look up inmates is through VINELink. This free statewide system tracks custody status across all participating Minnesota counties. Redwood County participates. Search by name or offender ID to find out if someone is in custody.

VINELink updates about every 15 minutes. You can also sign up for alerts so you get notified when someone's status changes. Notifications come by phone, email, or text. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) to use the phone version. The service runs around the clock and does not cost anything.

For a quick answer, call the Redwood County Sheriff's Office at (507) 637-4036. Staff can check the roster and confirm custody status. They can share basic booking details like charges and bail amounts. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, this information is classified as public data in Minnesota.

Redwood County Law Enforcement Center

The Redwood County Jail is part of the Law Enforcement Center at 303 E. 3rd Street in Redwood Falls. The sheriff runs the jail and all operations. The facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When someone gets arrested in Redwood County, they are processed here. The booking creates a record that feeds into VINELink and the county's internal system.

Redwood Falls is the county seat. The county covers a rural stretch of southwest Minnesota. The Redwood County website has general information about county services. The Sheriff's Office page provides contact details and information about law enforcement operations. You enter the jail through the east side entrance of the building.

Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff is responsible for the care and custody of all people held at the jail. That includes maintaining records and making public data available. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff authority to set rules for jail operations.

Redwood County Jail Data Access

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act governs jail records in Redwood County. MN Stat. § 13.82 makes arrest and booking data public. Names, charges, booking dates, and custody status are available to anyone. You do not need a reason to ask for this information.

For records beyond what VINELink shows, contact the sheriff's office at (507) 637-4036. The fax number is (507) 637-4007. Send written requests to 303 E. 3rd Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond in a reasonable time. Medical and juvenile records are private.

Note: VINELink is the recommended tool for checking the Redwood County jail roster since the county does not post a roster on its own website.

Redwood County Jail Contact Details

Redwood County Jail Screenshots

The Redwood County website offers information about county departments including the sheriff's office.

From the main site you can navigate to the sheriff's office for contact details and jail information.

The Redwood County Sheriff's Office page has direct contact information and details about law enforcement services in the county.

Call the numbers listed on this page to ask about inmates, bail, or visitation at the Redwood County Jail.

Bail and Visitation

Call (507) 637-4036 to ask about bail for someone at the Redwood County Jail. Staff can tell you the amount and accepted payment methods. Bail posting is available at all hours since the facility never closes. The release process takes time after bail is paid.

For visitation, call the same number to ask about the current schedule. Visitation rules can change, so always check before you go. Local bail bond agents are available in the Redwood Falls area if you need help posting bail through a bonding company.

Redwood County Jail Roster Search Tips

Since Redwood County does not have its own online jail roster page, VINELink is the best tool for checking who is in custody. Go to the website and select Minnesota. Then pick Redwood County from the list. You can search by name or offender ID. The system shows current custody status and which facility is holding the person.

VINELink updates frequently, sometimes as often as every 15 minutes. You can register for free alerts so you know when the person's status changes. Notifications come by phone, email, or text. This is helpful if you need to track a case over time. The phone line for VINELink is 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463). It runs 24 hours a day. There may also be a third-party custody page at co.redwood.mn.us, but check with the sheriff's office to make sure it is still active. MN Stat. § 13.82 guarantees your right to access all booking data on the Redwood County jail roster, regardless of which tool you use to look it up.

Note: Newly booked inmates may not show up on VINELink right away. Call the jail at (507) 637-4036 for the most current info.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Redwood County. Check their jail rosters if you need to find someone who may have been booked in a neighboring county.