Find Winona County Jail Roster

The Winona County jail roster tracks inmates held at the county jail in Winona, Minnesota. Winona County sits in the far southeastern corner of the state along the Mississippi River. The Sheriff's Office manages the jail and keeps booking records available to the public. You can search for inmates through VINELink or call the jail to check on someone's custody status. The jail roster is public data under Minnesota law, so anyone can look it up for free without giving a reason.

Winona County Jail Roster Search

VINELink is the main online tool for checking the Winona County jail roster. Go to the website and select Minnesota. Choose Winona County from the list. Enter the name of the person you are looking for. The system shows current custody status and which facility they are in. You can also register for automated alerts if you want to know when someone is released or moved.

VINELink is free and anonymous. You don't need to create an account just to search. But if you want notifications, you do need to register. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. The phone number for VINELink is 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463). Updates come through about every 15 minutes for participating counties like Winona.

You can also call the Winona County Sheriff's Office at (507) 457-6368. Staff can check whether someone is in custody and give you basic booking information. This works any time since the jail is staffed around the clock.

Winona County Jail Information

The Winona County Jail is at 201 West Third Street in Winona. The facility runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Steven Buswell serves as Jail Administrator. You can reach him at sbuswell@co.winona.mn.us for questions about the jail or its records.

All arrests in Winona County lead to a booking at this jail. Each booking generates a record with the person's name, charges, and other details that become part of the jail roster. Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff has legal responsibility for every person held in the county jail. That duty covers both keeping inmates safe and maintaining proper records. Winona County is a college town with Winona State University and Saint Mary's University nearby, which can affect the volume and types of bookings the jail handles.

Jail Records and Public Access

Jail roster data in Winona County is public under MN Stat. § 13.82. Arrest records, booking logs, and custody status are all open to anyone who asks. The Government Data Practices Act makes this clear. You don't need a reason. The county must share the information.

Private data stays off the roster. That includes medical records, juvenile records, and details from active investigations that could be compromised. If you need records beyond what VINELink shows, submit a written request to the Winona County Sheriff's Office at 201 West Third Street, Winona, MN 55987. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the office must respond within a reasonable time frame.

Note: Some booking data may not appear on VINELink right away if the person was just brought in.

Winona County Jail Contact

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Search Minnesota Court Records Online to find court case information for people listed on the Winona County jail roster.

The state court system lets you look up case numbers, hearing dates, and charge details for inmates booked into Winona County.

Bail in Winona County

Bail amounts at the Winona County Jail depend on the charges. Some offenses have a preset bail schedule. Others need a judge to set bail at a hearing. To find out the bail for someone in the Winona County Jail, call (507) 457-6368. The staff can tell you the amount and walk you through the process.

Local bail bond agents serve the Winona area. If the bail amount is too high to pay directly, a bond agent can post it for a fee. The standard rate is about 10 percent of the total bail. Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff manages jail operations including the bail posting process and inmate releases. Once bail is satisfied, the person's status on the jail roster changes to reflect the pending or completed release.

Winona County Jail Roster Visitation

Visitation at the Winona County Jail follows rules set by the sheriff's office. Contact the jail at (507) 457-6368 to find out the current schedule and requirements. Visitors typically need a photo ID. The facility may limit the number of visitors per session or set time limits on visits. Children usually need to be accompanied by an adult.

Winona is a college town. Both Winona State University and Saint Mary's University are in the area, which can mean more bookings during the school year. The mix of local residents and college students affects the types of cases that come through the jail. Weekend arrests tend to spike when school is in session. Regardless of who is booked, MN Stat. § 13.82 classifies all adult booking data as public. The Winona County jail roster reflects every arrest processed at the facility, and anyone can check it through VINELink or by calling the jail directly.

Note: Visitation hours can change due to staffing or facility conditions. Always call first. The jail staff can also confirm if a specific inmate is allowed to have visitors.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Winona County. If you are not sure where someone was arrested, check their jail rosters too.