Access Waseca County Jail Roster
The Waseca County jail roster shows who is currently held at the county jail in Waseca, Minnesota. The roster updates frequently, sometimes as often as every 15 minutes, making it one of the more current jail lists in the state. You can find booking dates, charges, mugshots, and custody status for each inmate. The Waseca County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and maintains these records. Searching the jail roster is free and available to the public under Minnesota data practices law.
Waseca County Overview
Waseca County Jail Roster Search
The Waseca County Sheriff's Office maintains an online jail roster. The list shows current inmates with their names, booking dates, charges, status, and mugshots. What sets this roster apart is the update frequency. Records can refresh as often as every 15 minutes, so the data is very close to real-time.
VINELink provides an additional way to search. Select Minnesota and Waseca County, then type in a name. VINELink tracks custody changes and lets you register for release alerts. You can get notifications by phone, email, or text. The service is free. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone version. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, all of this booking data is classified as public information in Minnesota.
About the Waseca County Jail
The Waseca County Jail is part of the Law Enforcement Center at 122 3rd Ave. NW in Waseca. It operates 24 hours a day, all year long. Tim Kinniry is the Jail Administrator. You can reach him at tim.kinniry@co.waseca.mn.us. The main phone for the Sheriff's Office is (507) 835-0510, and the direct jail line is (507) 835-0508.
Waseca County offers a broad range of inmate communication options. The jail has remote video visitation, phone service, text and email capabilities, and even inmate tablets in some cases. Commissary is also available. These services give inmates and their families multiple ways to stay in contact while someone is in custody. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff oversees all aspects of jail operations, and these communication programs are part of that responsibility.
The 24-hour phone line at (507) 835-0510 means you can call any time to ask about an inmate's status or check the Waseca County jail roster.
Waseca County Bail Information
To find out bail for someone at the Waseca County Jail, call (507) 835-0506 or (507) 835-0510. Jail staff can give you the bail amount and walk you through the process of posting it. Payment options depend on the amount and the type of charge.
Several bail bond companies serve the Waseca area. AAA Bail Bonds can be reached at (507) 334-5222. Midwest Bonding is available at (507) 779-6700. These agents can post bail on your behalf for a percentage-based fee, typically around 10 percent of the bail amount. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff manages the bail posting process and the release of inmates once bail is satisfied. After bail is posted, the inmate's status on the jail roster changes to reflect the pending release.
Waseca County Jail Roster Screenshots
The Minnesota Court Records Online system can help you find case details for people listed on the Waseca County jail roster.
Court records show case numbers, hearing dates, and filings that may relate to charges on the Waseca County jail roster.
Waseca County Jail Contact
| Facility | Waseca County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | Law Enforcement Center 122 3rd Ave. NW Waseca, MN 56093 |
| Sheriff Phone | (507) 835-0510 |
| Jail Phone | (507) 835-0508 |
| Bail Line | (507) 835-0506 |
| Fax | (507) 835-0537 |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Jail Administrator | Tim Kinniry |
Waseca County Jail Roster Visitation
Remote video visitation is one of the key services at the Waseca County Jail. Instead of coming to the facility in person, family and friends can connect with inmates through a video link. This saves travel time for people who live far from Waseca. The jail also supports text and email services for inmates, which is not something every small county jail in Minnesota offers.
Commissary is available too. Inmates can use their account to buy snacks, hygiene items, and other supplies. Family members can add funds to an inmate's account by contacting the jail at (507) 835-0508. The combination of video visits, phone calls, text, email, and commissary means the Waseca County Jail gives inmates several ways to stay connected while in custody. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff is responsible for providing adequate care and communication options for people held at the facility.
Call ahead for the current visitation schedule. Times can shift based on staffing.
Public Data and Records Requests
Jail roster records in Waseca County are public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 classifies arrest information as public. That includes names, charges, booking dates, and where someone is being held. You can ask for this data at any time without explaining your reason.
If you need more than what the online roster shows, contact the Waseca County Sheriff's Office. Send a written request or call (507) 835-0510. Standard fees for copies apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the office must get back to you within a reasonable time. Medical records and juvenile data are private and not subject to public disclosure.
The jail roster only tells part of the story. It shows who is in custody right now. For court outcomes, case filings, and hearing dates, check the Minnesota Court Records Online system. You can look up cases by name or case number. The court system covers all 87 Minnesota counties, including Waseca. Combining the jail roster with court records gives you a fuller picture of any case.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Waseca County. Check their jail rosters if you cannot find someone in the Waseca County system.