Stearns County Jail Roster Search

The Stearns County jail roster provides detailed records for inmates at the county jail in St. Cloud, Minnesota. You can search for current inmates, past inmates, outstanding warrants, and the most wanted list all from one system. Stearns County has one of the more thorough online search tools in Minnesota. The sheriff's office manages the jail and keeps the data current. With a population of over 158,000, Stearns County covers 31 cities and 34 townships. If you need to look up someone in custody or check for warrants, the tools on this page will help you search the Stearns County jail roster.

Stearns County Inmate and Warrant Search

Stearns County offers an online inmate and warrant search tool. This system lets you search in several ways:

• Current inmates at the Stearns County Jail
• Past inmates by booking dates and name
• Outstanding warrants
• Most wanted list

The ability to search past inmates sets this tool apart from most county jail rosters. If someone was booked and released, you can still find their record by entering the booking date range and name. The current inmate search shows everyone held at the jail right now. The Stearns County Jail page has more details about the facility and its operations.

Under MN Stat. § 13.82, arrest and booking data on the jail roster is classified as public information. The roster only shows adults. Distribution of information about juveniles held at the jail is restricted by state law.

Stearns County Jail Facility

The Stearns County Jail is at 807 Courthouse Square, Room S100, in St. Cloud. Sheriff Steve Soyka oversees the facility. Chief Deputy Dan Miller and Jail Administrator Captain Mark Maslonkowski manage day-to-day operations. You can reach the jail administrator at mark.maslonkowski@co.stearns.mn.us for questions about the facility.

Stearns County was established in 1855. The county covers a large area of central Minnesota with 31 cities and 34 townships. St. Cloud is the biggest city and the county seat. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement across the county. When someone gets arrested, they are brought to the jail in St. Cloud for booking. That record goes on the jail roster.

The jail operates 24/7. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff has a legal duty to provide safe custody. The facility offers visitation, inmate communications, and work release for eligible inmates. The inmate information page has details about funds, mail, property release, and volunteering. MN Stat. § 387.03 gives the sheriff authority to set jail rules and manage operations.

How to Search Stearns County Inmates

Go to the inmate search page on the Stearns County website. For current inmates, the search returns results from the live database. For past inmates, enter a date range and name. The system pulls up matching records from the jail's historical data. This is useful if you know someone was booked but has since been released.

You can also use VINELink to look up Stearns County inmates. VINELink covers all participating Minnesota counties. Search by name or offender ID. It updates about every 15 minutes and lets you register for custody status alerts. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone version.

For direct help, call the jail at (320) 259-3750 or the sheriff's office at (320) 259-3700. Staff can check the roster and share basic booking details.

Stearns County Most Wanted

Stearns County maintains a most wanted list in addition to the jail roster. The most wanted page shows people with outstanding warrants who have not yet been arrested. This is separate from the jail roster, which only shows people already in custody. Both can be searched from the same inmate and warrant search page. If you are looking for someone and they do not show up on the jail roster, check the warrant list. They may have a warrant but not been picked up yet.

The warrant search is also public. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, active warrants are public data. You can see who the court is looking for in Stearns County. This tool is useful for people who want to know the status of a case or confirm that a warrant has been issued.

Stearns County Jail Records

Jail records in Stearns County fall under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 makes arrest and booking data public. Names, charges, booking dates, and custody status are available to anyone. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the county must respond to data requests within a reasonable time. Standard copy fees apply for paper records.

Contact the sheriff's office at 807 Courthouse Square, Room S100, St. Cloud, MN 56303. Phone: (320) 259-3700. Fax: (320) 259-3786. Jail fax: (320) 259-3782. Medical records and juvenile data are private under state law.

Note: The jail roster search shows only adults. Juvenile records are restricted by Minnesota law and not available through the public search tool.

Stearns County Jail Contact Info

Stearns County Jail Screenshots

The Stearns County website links to the sheriff's office and the jail's search tools.

The county site provides links to all departments including the sheriff's office and jail information.

The Stearns County Jail page has detailed information about the facility, including links to the inmate search tool.

From this page you can access the inmate search, warrant search, and information about jail services and programs.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office page has contact details for the sheriff, chief deputy, and jail administrator.

Use this page to find phone numbers and email addresses for the people who run the Stearns County Jail.

Cities in Stearns County

St. Cloud is the largest city in Stearns County. All arrests across the county go through the Stearns County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stearns County in central Minnesota. Check their jail rosters if you are unsure where someone was booked.