Sherburne County Jail Roster

The Sherburne County jail roster tracks inmates at one of the largest county jails in Minnesota. Located in Elk River, the facility has 732 beds and houses both local inmates and federal detainees. You can search the jail roster online through the county's inmate search tool. The sheriff's office keeps the roster updated in real time. Sherburne County sits northwest of the Twin Cities metro and handles a high volume of bookings. If you need to find someone in custody, the online search tool, VINELink, and phone calls all give you access to the Sherburne County jail roster.

Search Sherburne County Inmates

Sherburne County has an online inmate search tool that lets you look up current inmates by name. The search pulls from the real-time database at the jail, so results are current. This is one of the most up-to-date jail rosters in the state.

The jail main page has links to the inmate search, jail policies, and other information. The Sherburne County Jail is unique because it houses a large number of federal detainees. Over 500 federal inmates are held here on an average day, including people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. If you are looking for a federal detainee, you may also want to check the ICE detainee locator.

Under MN Stat. § 13.82, booking data on the Sherburne County jail roster is classified as public information. Anyone can search it for free.

Sherburne County Jail Facility

The Sherburne County Jail is at the Government Center at 13880 Business Center Drive NW in Elk River. With 732 beds, it is one of the biggest county jails in Minnesota. The facility houses Sherburne County inmates, federal ICE detainees, U.S. Marshal detainees, Bureau of Indian Affairs detainees, and inmates from other agency contracts. The federal contracts bring in revenue for the county.

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office oversees the jail and all corrections operations. The jail is part of the corrections division. The facility runs 24/7 and handles a high volume of bookings from multiple agencies.

Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff must provide safe custody for every inmate regardless of which agency placed them there. The jail provides auxiliary aids and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. There is a specific policy about eyeglasses: inmates must purchase them through commissary or see the facility optometrist. Outside eyeglasses are not accepted.

Inmate Services at Sherburne County Jail

The Sherburne County Jail offers extensive services for inmates. Visitation is available. Phone and video communication options exist for staying in touch with family. The facility has a commissary system where inmates can purchase items using their accounts. Details about these services are on the inmate needs page.

Work release, electronic home monitoring, and sentence-to-service programs are available for eligible inmates. These alternatives let some people serve their time while maintaining jobs or doing community service. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff authority over these programs and all jail operations.

You can also use VINELink to search for Sherburne County inmates. VINELink covers all participating Minnesota counties. Search by name or offender ID. It updates frequently and lets you register for custody status alerts. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone version. You can also call the jail at (763) 765-3800 or the toll-free number 800-433-5245.

Sherburne County Jail Records

Jail roster data in Sherburne County falls under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 makes arrest and booking records public. Names, charges, booking dates, and custody status are available to everyone. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond to data requests within a reasonable time.

Contact the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office Records Division for formal requests. The address is 13880 Business Center Dr. NW, Elk River, MN 55330. Phone: (763) 765-3500. Fax: (763) 441-7303. Standard copy fees apply. Medical and juvenile records are private.

Note: Federal detainees at the Sherburne County Jail may have different rules for records access. ICE detainees should be searched through the federal ICE locator system.

Sherburne County Jail Booking Process

When someone is arrested and brought to the Sherburne County Jail, the booking process starts right away. Staff take the person's photo, fingerprints, and personal information. Charges are logged. A booking number gets assigned. The record enters the database that feeds the online inmate search tool. Because the system updates in real time, the new booking usually appears on the Sherburne County jail roster within minutes.

The volume of bookings at this facility is higher than most Minnesota county jails. With 732 beds and contracts with federal agencies, the jail processes a steady flow of people from multiple sources. Local arrests, federal holds, and contract inmates from other jurisdictions all go through the same intake process. The jail staff work around the clock to handle bookings and releases at any hour.

Sherburne County Jail Contact Info

Sherburne County Jail Screenshots

The Sherburne County website links to the sheriff's office and the jail's inmate search system.

The county site provides access to all jail services including the inmate search, corrections information, and contact details.

The Sherburne County inmate search page lets you look up current inmates in real time by name.

This tool searches the live database and returns current results for anyone held at the 732-bed facility.

The jail main page has comprehensive information about the facility, policies, and inmate services.

From this page you can find links to inmate needs, work release programs, and other detention services.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Sherburne County. Check their jail rosters if you need to find someone who may have been booked elsewhere.