Clearwater County 72 Hour Booking

Clearwater County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Bagley. The county spans 1,030 square miles of northern Minnesota and is home to about 8,700 people. Lake Itasca, the source of the Mississippi River, sits within Clearwater County. Sheriff Darin Halverson leads the department with Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg. The jail roster gets updated daily and shows mugshots, names, booking dates, and charges. You can search for current inmates online or call the jail at 218-694-2055. An online warrant listing is also available through the Sheriff's Office.

Clearwater County Sheriff and Booking

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office is at 213 Main Avenue North, Dept 102, in Bagley. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Sheriff Darin Halverson can be reached at 218-694-6226 or by email at darinhalverson@co.clearwater.mn.us. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations for the entire county.

All 72 hour booking records in Clearwater County go through the jail. The Sheriff's Office keeps an online warrant listing that shows warrant numbers, full names, dates issued, bond amounts, and charges. Call 218-694-6226 for bond information. Public fingerprinting is available for $20 by appointment. The department also handles handgun permit applications and internet crime reports.

Clearwater County Jail Roster

The Clearwater County Correctional Facility is at 213 Main Ave. N., Department 101, in Bagley. Jail Administrator Clarence LaCroix runs the operation. His email is clarencelacroix@co.clearwater.mn.us. The jail follows county policy and state law, and focuses on creating a setting where positive behavioral change can happen.

The jail roster updates daily. It lists inmates alphabetically by last name and first name. Each entry shows a mugshot, full name, booking date and time, and charges. Check the Clearwater County Sheriff's website for the current roster or call the jail at 218-694-2055 for confirmed custody information.

You can also use the VINE notification system to verify custody status for inmates at the Clearwater County Jail. VINE is free and lets you set up alerts when someone is released or transferred. For court records, use Minnesota Court Records Online.

Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the jail must keep records of everyone in custody. Under Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. The 72 hour booking report pulls from these records to show the most recent arrests in the county.

Clearwater County Jail Visiting

Visiting at the Clearwater County Jail happens on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Fridays from 8 to 10 AM, and Saturdays from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. You need a photo ID. A dress code is enforced. Visitors are subject to warrant checks, so if you have an outstanding warrant, you could be arrested at the jail.

No pets, food, or beverages are allowed. Visits last 15 to 20 minutes and are non-contact. Each inmate can have up to 4 visits per week. Messages go to 218-694-2055. Mail must go through US Mail to: Clearwater County Jail, Full Inmate Name, 213 Main Ave. N. Dept. 101, Bagley, MN 56621.

A TurnKey kiosk in the lobby accepts deposits for inmate accounts. Online deposits are also available. This money goes toward phone cards, commissary items, and other approved purchases inside the jail.

Statewide 72 Hour Booking Resources

Minnesota has several statewide tools that can help you find booking and inmate records beyond what Clearwater County offers locally. The DOC Public Viewer covers inmates in state prisons. The VINE notification system tracks custody changes across all county jails. The BCA Criminal History Search provides background checks for a fee.

Court records for Clearwater County go through the 9th Judicial District. You can search them for free at Minnesota Court Records Online. Under Statute 13.85, some corrections data is restricted, but basic booking info stays public.

Note: Clearwater County includes parts of the Red Lake and White Earth Indian reservations. Arrests on reservation land may go through tribal or federal courts instead of the county system.

Clearwater County Jail and Booking Details

The Clearwater County Correctional Facility focuses on creating an environment for positive change. Jail Administrator Clarence LaCroix runs the operation from 213 Main Ave. N. in Bagley. The jail follows county policy and all state laws governing corrections facilities. The roster updates daily with mugshots, names, booking dates and times, and charges for each inmate.

Visiting rules at Clearwater County are strict. All visits are non-contact. Visitors must follow a dress code. The jail does warrant checks on visitors, so anyone with an active warrant could be arrested at the facility. No pets, food, or beverages are allowed during visits. Each inmate gets up to 4 visits per week, with each visit lasting 15 to 20 minutes. Visiting happens on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Fridays from 8 to 10 AM, and Saturdays from 12:30 to 4:30 PM.

The county is home to Lake Itasca, where the Mississippi River begins. Despite its remote location, the Sheriff's Office stays busy patrolling 1,030 square miles. The county also has parts of two Indian reservations within its borders. Booking records from the county jail only cover arrests made under state and county jurisdiction. Tribal and federal arrests go through different systems. The county general information line is 218-694-6520. Public fingerprinting is available at the Sheriff's Office for $20, by appointment only. The office also handles handgun permit applications and internet crime or fraud reporting. All of these services are at the same building on Main Avenue in Bagley.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clearwater County in northern Minnesota. If someone was arrested near a county line, they may be in a neighboring jail.