Access Cottonwood County 72 Hour Booking

Cottonwood County 72 hour booking records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Windom. Sheriff Jason Purrington leads the department, which covers 649 square miles of southern Minnesota. About 11,700 people live in the county. The jail holds pre-trial and sentenced inmates, both male and female. You can search the inmate roster online by name, date of birth, or jail ID number. The 72 hour booking report covers everyone booked into the Cottonwood County Jail in the last three days. Call 507-831-1376 for current jail information or 507-831-1375 for the Sheriff's Office.

Cottonwood County Sheriff and Booking

The Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office sits at 902 5th Ave. in Windom. Sheriff Jason Purrington can be reached at 507-831-1375. His email is jason.purrington@co.cottonwood.mn.us. The department runs dispatch 24 hours a day and takes anonymous tips. The office covers emergency management, probation, and court administration along with law enforcement.

All 72 hour booking records come through this office. When someone gets arrested in Cottonwood County, they go to the jail at 902 5th Ave. for booking. Staff record the name, date of birth, charges, and all other details. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, this arrest data is public. Common charges seen in Cottonwood County bookings include DUI, drug crimes, burglary, terroristic threats, and sexual crimes.

The Cottonwood County website links to all county departments.

The county homepage gives you access to the Sheriff's Office and jail search tools for Cottonwood County.

Cottonwood County Jail Roster Search

The Cottonwood County Jail lets you search for inmates online. You can look up people by full name, date of birth, or jail ID number. The jail holds both pre-trial and sentenced inmates, men and women. Medical services are provided to all inmates.

For the most current booking data, check the Cottonwood County Sheriff's website or call the jail directly. The VINE notification system also covers Cottonwood County inmates and lets you track custody status for free. You can sign up for alerts when someone is released or transferred.

The Minnesota Court Records Online system tracks cases after the initial 72 hour booking in the 5th Judicial District. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.

Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, county jails must keep records of all people they hold. The 72 hour booking report is a rolling three-day window into this data. New bookings show up as they happen, and older entries age off after 72 hours. Medical services are provided to all inmates at the Cottonwood County Jail.

Cottonwood County Court and Booking Records

Court Administration in Cottonwood County is run by Sonja Kruger. Her office is on the 2nd floor of the Cottonwood County Courthouse at 900 3rd Avenue in Windom. Phone is 507-831-4551. Fax is 507-831-1425. The Court Payment Center number is 800-657-3611.

After someone gets booked into the Cottonwood County Jail, their case moves to the 5th Judicial District Court. You can search court records through Minnesota Court Records Online. Under Statute 13.85, some corrections data is restricted, but basic booking information remains public.

Statewide resources include the DOC Public Viewer for state inmates, the VINE notification system for custody tracking, and the BCA Criminal History Search for background checks.

Note: The tips line is available for reporting crimes anonymously in Cottonwood County.

Cottonwood County 72 Hour Booking FAQ

People looking for 72 hour booking records in Cottonwood County usually have the same questions. The most common one is how to find out if someone was arrested. The answer is to check the online jail roster, call 507-831-1376, or visit the jail in person at 902 5th Ave. in Windom.

Another common question is what charges show up in booking records. Common charges in Cottonwood County include DUI, drug crimes, burglary, terroristic threats, and sexual crimes. The booking record shows whatever charges the officer listed at the time of the arrest. These can change later as the case moves through the court system. Charges can be added, reduced, or dropped entirely. But the initial booking record stays as it was.

You might also wonder about bail amounts. Not every booking entry shows a bail amount. Some people are released on their own recognizance. Others have bail set by a judge at their first court appearance. The 72 hour booking report shows whatever information was available at the time the record was created. For the most up-to-date status on bail and custody, call the jail directly.

Cottonwood County is named for the Cottonwood River that runs through the area. The county was formed in 1857 and finalized in 1870. Windom is the county seat and the main community in the county. The Sheriff's Office values safety and security for all citizens and serves with respect and dignity. The department works on emergency management, probation, and court administration in addition to patrol and jail operations.

Under Statute 641.05, every county jail must keep accurate records of all inmates. Cottonwood County follows this requirement. The 72 hour booking data is one part of these records. For long-term tracking, the 5th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases from the county. Search court records at Minnesota Court Records Online. Court payments can be made by calling 800-657-3611. The Court Administrator's office is on the 2nd floor of the Cottonwood County Courthouse at 900 3rd Avenue in Windom.

Nearby Counties

Cottonwood County sits in southern Minnesota. If you cannot find someone in the Cottonwood County 72 hour booking report, check these nearby county jails. People arrested near a county line could end up in any of these facilities.