St. Louis County Jail Roster
The St. Louis County jail roster tracks inmates held at the county jail in Duluth, Minnesota. You can search for current inmates through VINELink or by calling the jail directly. St. Louis County is the largest county in Minnesota by area and the sheriff's office employs 290 staff members. The jail sits in Duluth and handles bookings from law enforcement agencies across this vast northern Minnesota county. Jail roster information is public data under state law. If you need to check on someone in custody or look up a recent arrest, this page explains every way to access the St. Louis County jail roster.
St. Louis County Overview
Search St. Louis County Inmates
The primary way to search the St. Louis County jail roster is through VINELink. This statewide system tracks custody status across all participating Minnesota counties, and St. Louis County is a participant. Search by name or offender ID to find out if someone is in custody. The system shows the person's name, custody status, and the facility where they are being held.
VINELink updates frequently, about every 15 minutes. You can register for free alerts so you get notified when an inmate'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.
You can also call the St. Louis County Jail at (218) 726-2345 to ask about a specific inmate. Staff can confirm custody status and share basic booking details. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is the main point of contact for all jail-related questions. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, booking records are classified as public data in Minnesota.
St. Louis County Jail Facility
The St. Louis County Jail is at 100 North 5th Ave. West in Duluth. Sheriff Gordon Ramsay oversees the facility along with a staff of 290 people. The sheriff's office has eight divisions, including the jail, patrol, investigations, civil and warrants, court security, emergency communications, homeland security, and boat and water safety. It is one of the more complex law enforcement operations in the state.
St. Louis County covers over 6,800 square miles. That makes it the largest county in Minnesota by land area. The jail in Duluth serves this entire territory. Law enforcement agencies from Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia, Eveleth, and dozens of other communities bring people to this jail after an arrest. The booking creates a record that goes into VINELink and the county's internal system.
The St. Louis County website has information about all county departments. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff must provide safe custody for every inmate. Jail Administrator Robyn Wojciechowski can be reached at wojor@stlouiscountymn.gov for specific questions about jail operations.
St. Louis County Jail Records
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act governs jail records in St. Louis County. MN Stat. § 13.82 makes arrest and booking data public. That covers names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. You do not have to give a reason to ask for this data. It is available to everyone.
For formal records requests, contact the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office at 100 North 5th Ave. West, Duluth, MN 55811. Phone: (218) 726-2341. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond in a reasonable time. Standard copy fees may apply. Medical records, mental health information, and juvenile data are private. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff authority over jail operations and records management.
Note: Given the size of the county, arrests in the Iron Range area may take longer to show up in the system than arrests in Duluth. Call the jail at (218) 726-2345 if you need to confirm a recent booking.
St. Louis County Jail Contact Details
| Facility | St. Louis County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 North 5th Ave. West Duluth, MN 55811 |
| Jail Phone | (218) 726-2345 |
| Sheriff Phone | (218) 726-2341 |
| Jail Admin Email | wojor@stlouiscountymn.gov |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Sheriff | Gordon Ramsay |
St. Louis County Jail Screenshots
The St. Louis County website provides access to all county departments including the sheriff's office and jail.
The county site links to the sheriff's office where you can find contact information for the jail and other law enforcement divisions.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office page has details about the eight divisions that make up this large law enforcement operation.
From the sheriff's page you can find the jail phone number, administrator contact, and information about how to look up inmates in St. Louis County.
Bail and Visitation
To post bail at the St. Louis County Jail, call (218) 726-2345. Staff can tell you the bail amount and payment methods. The jail is open 24/7, so bail can be posted at any hour. Release takes time after bail is paid. Contact the jail for current visitation hours and policies.
Local bail bond agents serve the Duluth area and the Iron Range communities. If you need help posting bail, a bonding company can cover the amount for a fee, usually around 10 percent of the total bail. The jail handles a wide range of cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies, so bail amounts vary widely. For questions about release times or payment methods, call the jail at (218) 726-2345.
Cities in St. Louis County
Duluth is the largest city in St. Louis County and the county seat. All arrests across the county go through the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth.
Other communities in St. Louis County include Hibbing, Virginia, Eveleth, and many Iron Range towns. All bookings go through the county jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border St. Louis County. Given the county's size, there are many neighbors to check if you are not sure where someone was booked.