Wilkin County Jail Roster

The Wilkin County jail roster lists people held at the county jail in Breckenridge, Minnesota. This modern facility opened in August 2006 and has 21 beds spread across 17,000 square feet. It houses inmates from Wilkin County and surrounding areas, including counties in North Dakota. You can search the jail roster through VINELink or by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. The jail roster is public information under Minnesota law, and anyone can check it for free.

Search Wilkin County Inmates

VINELink is the primary way to search the Wilkin County jail roster online. Go to the website, select Minnesota, and choose Wilkin County. Enter the name of the person you want to find. The system shows custody status and facility information. You can also register for free release alerts by phone, email, or text. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) if you prefer the phone service.

You can also call the Wilkin County Sheriff's Office at (218) 643-8544 or the jail directly at (218) 643-1205. Staff can check the roster for you and provide basic booking information. This is all public data. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, arrest and booking records are classified as public in Minnesota, so you don't need a reason to ask.

Wilkin County Jail Details

The Wilkin County Jail is a modern 17,000-square-foot facility at the Law Enforcement Center, 515 Dacotah Ave. in Breckenridge. It was completed in August 2006 and has 21 beds. The jail houses minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates, including both male and female detainees. It is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

What makes this jail different from many small county facilities is that it houses inmates from surrounding counties as well. Wilkin County has active agreements with Ransom County, North Dakota and Richland County, North Dakota to provide detention services. This cross-border arrangement means the Wilkin County jail roster may include inmates from outside Minnesota.

Matthew Brodina is the Facility Administrator. He manages the jail along with a Lead Correctional Officer, a Senior Correctional Officer, a Programs Officer, and 6 full-time plus 2 part-time Correctional Officers. The facility uses a behavioral-based approach with a positive behavior reward system. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff is responsible for all inmates in the facility. You can email Administrator Brodina at mbrodina@co.wilkin.mn.us.

Wilkin County Jail Roster Screenshots

The Wilkin County website provides access to government departments and services.

From the county website, you can navigate to the sheriff's office and jail pages for inmate details.

The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office page has contact information and links to jail services.

The sheriff's page connects you to the jail section where you can find current inmate information.

The Wilkin County Jail page describes the facility and its mission.

This page outlines the jail's behavioral-based program and its role in housing inmates from multiple counties.

Wilkin County Jail Contact

Public Records in Wilkin County

Jail records in Wilkin County fall under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act. MN Stat. § 13.82 classifies arrest data as public. Names, charges, booking dates, and custody status are all available to anyone. You don't have to explain why you want the information. The sheriff's office must provide it when asked.

For records beyond basic roster data, send a written request to the Wilkin County Sheriff's Office at 515 Dacotah Ave., Breckenridge, MN 56520. You can also call (218) 643-8544. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the office is required to respond in a reasonable time. Medical records and juvenile data are private and excluded from public access.

Note: Inmates housed from North Dakota counties may have records subject to that state's data practices laws as well.

Bail at Wilkin County Jail

Bail in Wilkin County depends on the offense. Call the Sheriff's Office at (218) 643-8544 or the jail at (218) 643-1205 to find out the bail amount for a specific inmate. Local bail bond agents serve the Breckenridge area. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff manages jail operations including the bail process. After bail is posted and processed, the inmate's jail roster entry gets updated to reflect the release.

Wilkin County Jail Roster Programs

The Wilkin County Jail stands out for its approach to inmate management. The facility operates as a behavioral-based jail. That means inmates can earn privileges through good behavior. The positive behavior reward system encourages compliance with rules and participation in programs. This is different from a strictly punitive model and can lead to a more orderly environment inside the facility.

Full access to rehabilitation programs is part of the Wilkin County Jail's mission. The facility aims to provide a safe and secure environment while also helping inmates prepare for release. A dedicated Programs Officer coordinates these services. The jail is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, which sets standards for operations, staffing levels, and inmate care. MN Stat. § 641.05 requires the sheriff to maintain the jail according to these state standards. The combination of behavioral incentives, rehabilitation programs, and DOC licensing makes the Wilkin County Jail more structured than many small county facilities in Minnesota.

The cross-border agreements with Ransom and Richland counties in North Dakota add another layer. Inmates from those counties go on the same Wilkin County jail roster as local detainees. You can search for all of them through VINELink or by calling the jail at (218) 643-1205.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Wilkin County. The Wilkin County Jail also houses inmates from some North Dakota counties nearby.