Stevens County Jail Roster

The Stevens County jail roster tracks everyone held at the county jail in Morris, Minnesota. If you need to find out whether someone was arrested or is still in custody, this roster is the place to look. Stevens County is a small, rural county in the west-central part of the state, and the Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and detention. The jail roster is considered public data under Minnesota law, which means anyone can check it without giving a reason. You can search by name through VINELink or call the jail directly for current inmate information.

Stevens County Inmate Search

Stevens County uses VINELink as its main tool for public inmate searches. VINELink is a free service that covers jails across the state. You can look up anyone by name or offender ID. The system shows custody status and lets you sign up for release alerts. If the person you are looking for is in the Stevens County Jail, VINELink will show their current status. Updates come through about every 15 minutes for participating counties.

You can also call the Stevens County Sheriff's Office at (320) 208-6500 to ask about an inmate. Staff are there around the clock. They can check the jail roster and tell you if someone is in custody. Phone inquiries are a good backup if you can't find what you need online. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, arrest and booking data is classified as public, so the jail has to share basic info when asked.

Stevens County Jail Details

The Stevens County Jail sits at 400 Colorado Ave, Suite 401, in Morris. The facility runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Stevens County, they end up here for booking. The booking process creates the record that goes on the jail roster. Each entry includes the person's name, charges, and custody status at a minimum.

Jail Administrator Jason Dingman oversees day-to-day operations at the Stevens County Jail. You can reach him by email at jasondingman@co.stevens.mn.us for questions about jail policies or records. The jail handles people waiting for court, those serving short sentences, and inmates on holds for other agencies. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff bears full responsibility for the care and custody of all inmates held in the county jail.

Stevens County is one of the smaller counties in Minnesota. The jail reflects that size. Most bookings come from local law enforcement in the Morris area and surrounding townships.

How VINELink Works for Stevens County

VINELink stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It started as a way for crime victims to track offender status. Now anyone can use it. The service is free and anonymous. You don't need to create an account to search, but you do need one to get alerts.

To search for someone in the Stevens County Jail through VINELink, go to www.vinelink.com and pick Minnesota as the state. Then select Stevens County. Type in the person's name and hit search. The results show custody status and facility location. If you want to know when someone gets released, you can register for notifications by phone, email, or text. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) if you prefer to use the phone system instead of the website.

Note: VINELink may not show inmates who were just booked in the last few minutes.

Public Records and Data Access

Minnesota has strong public records laws. The Government Data Practices Act spells out what jail data is public and what is private. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, booking records are public. That covers the person's name, the charges, the date and time of arrest, and where they are being held. You don't need to explain why you want this information. The sheriff's office must provide it when asked.

Some data stays private. Medical records, certain juvenile information, and investigative data that could compromise an active case are not part of the public jail roster. If you want records beyond what the roster shows, submit a written request to the Stevens County Sheriff's Office. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the office must respond to your request within a reasonable time. You can send requests to 400 Colorado Ave, Suite 401, Morris, MN 56267, or call (320) 208-6500.

Stevens County Jail Contact

Stevens County Jail Roster Resources

The Minnesota court system also provides some records access. You can search case filings through Minnesota Court Records Online to see if someone has pending charges in Stevens County.

The court records system can show you what cases are filed against someone, which may help you understand the charges listed on the Stevens County jail roster.

Bail and Bond in Stevens County

When someone gets booked into the Stevens County Jail, bail may be set based on the charges. The amount depends on the offense and the judge's decision. For some minor charges, bail is set by a standard schedule. More serious charges require a court hearing before bail is determined.

To post bail, contact the Sheriff's Office at (320) 208-6500. They can tell you the bail amount and what forms of payment they accept. Local bail bond agents serve the Morris area if you need help posting a larger bail. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff has authority over jail operations including the process for releasing inmates on bail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stevens County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check their jail rosters as well.