Find Roseau County Jail Roster

The Roseau County jail roster lists inmates held at the county jail in Roseau, Minnesota. You can check the roster through the county website, an online custody page, or VINELink. Roseau County also posts an active warrant list online. The sheriff's office manages the jail and keeps these records current. Roseau County is in the far north of Minnesota, near the Canadian border. If you need to find someone who was arrested in this area, the jail roster is the first place to check. All of this information is public under state law.

Roseau County Inmate Search

Roseau County provides limited inmate information through its website. The inmate listing page shows who is currently in custody. Each entry includes the name, booking information, and charges. There is also an alternative custody page at roseauonline.com that may show additional details.

The county also maintains an active warrant list that is separate from the jail roster. The warrant list shows people who have outstanding warrants but may not be in custody yet. Check both the jail roster and the warrant list for a complete picture.

For a statewide search, use VINELink. Roseau County participates in this system. Search by name or offender ID. VINELink updates frequently and offers release notifications. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone version. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, all booking data on the jail roster is public information.

Roseau County Jail Details

The Roseau County Jail is at 604 5th Ave. SW in Roseau. Sheriff Steven J. Gust oversees the facility and the sheriff's office. The jail operates around the clock and handles all bookings from local law enforcement in the county. It is a smaller facility that serves the rural communities in this part of Minnesota.

Roseau County sits along the Canadian border in northwest Minnesota. The county covers a large area of farmland and forests. Most arrests happen in or near the town of Roseau. When someone is booked at the jail, a record is created that goes on the roster and into the VINELink system. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff must provide safe custody for all inmates and manage the jail according to state rules.

Visitation is available at the jail. Call (218) 463-1421 for the current schedule and rules. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff authority to set visitation policies and manage all jail operations.

Roseau County Jail Records Access

Jail roster data in Roseau County falls under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 classifies arrest records as public. That covers names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. Anyone can ask for this data without giving a reason.

For formal records requests, contact the Roseau County Sheriff's Office at 604 5th Ave. SW, Roseau, MN 56751. Phone: (218) 463-1421. Fax: (218) 463-1455. Standard copy fees may apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond to data requests in a reasonable time. Medical records and juvenile data are private and cannot be released to the public.

Note: The warrant list at warrants.co.roseau.mn.us is updated separately from the jail roster. Check both for the most complete information.

Roseau County Jail Contact Info

Roseau County Jail Screenshots

The Roseau County warrant list is one of the public tools available for looking up people with outstanding warrants in the county.

This page shows people who have warrants but may not be in custody. Use it alongside the jail roster for a complete search of Roseau County records.

Bail in Roseau County

To post bail for someone at the Roseau County Jail, call (218) 463-1421. Staff can tell you the bail amount and how to pay it. The jail is open 24/7, so bail can be posted any time. Release processing takes a while after bail is paid. Some inmates may qualify for release on personal recognizance without cash bail.

Local bail bond agents serve the Roseau area. If the bail amount is high, a bonding company can post it for a fee. Contact the sheriff's office for more details about the bail process and local bond agents. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff manages bail posting and release procedures at the Roseau County Jail. Once bail is satisfied, the person's entry on the Roseau County jail roster gets updated.

Roseau County Jail Roster and Warrants

One thing that sets Roseau County apart is its online warrant list. The active warrant list shows people who have outstanding warrants issued by the court. These individuals may not be in custody yet. The warrant list is separate from the jail roster, but the two work together. Someone on the warrant list could end up on the jail roster once they are found and arrested.

Checking both lists gives you the fullest picture of law enforcement activity in Roseau County. The jail roster tells you who is locked up right now. The warrant list tells you who is wanted. If you are looking for someone and they are not on the Roseau County jail roster, the warrant list might show that a warrant has been issued but the arrest has not happened yet. The county also provides an alternative custody page at roseauonline.com that may have additional details about current inmates beyond what the main county site shows.

Note: Warrants can be issued for missed court dates, unpaid fines, or new criminal charges.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Roseau County in far northern Minnesota. Check their jail rosters if you need to find someone who may have been booked in a neighboring county.