Access Grant County 72 Hour Booking
Grant County 72 hour booking records are managed by Sheriff Jon Combs and his team in Elbow Lake. The Sheriff's Office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When someone is arrested in Grant County, the booking record becomes public data. You can call 218-685-8280 to ask about recent arrests or check custody status through VINE. Grant County is a small, rural county in west-central Minnesota. Elbow Lake is the county seat. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, 911 dispatch, court security, and jail operations for the entire county.
Grant County Overview
Grant County Sheriff Booking Records
Sheriff Jon Combs and Chief Deputy Jennifer Vipond run the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 10 2nd St. NE in Elbow Lake, MN 56531. Call 218-685-8280 any time. The fax is 218-685-5319. The office operates around the clock.
The Sheriff's Office takes care of several duties beyond the jail. They answer calls, run 911 dispatch, provide court security, handle prisoner transport, serve civil process, and do investigations. They also enforce water safety laws and run a D.A.R.E. program. A body worn camera project was added recently. Chief Deputy Vipond handles questions about the camera program.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office page has full details on services and contact info. Below is a screenshot of that page.
From this page you can find how to reach the office, learn about services, and get info about booking records.
| Sheriff | Jon Combs |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 2nd St. NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531 |
| Phone | 218-685-8280 |
| Fax | 218-685-5319 |
| Hours | 24/7 |
Find Grant County 72 Hour Booking Data
Grant County is a small county. The best way to find 72 hour booking records is to call the Sheriff at 218-685-8280. Staff can check on current and recent bookings at any time. You can also use VINE to search by name or offender ID. VINE is free and works 24/7.
For court records connected to a Grant County booking, use Minnesota Court Records Online. The county is in the 8th Judicial District. Search by name or case number to find hearing info, docket entries, and case outcomes. The BCA Criminal History Search shows conviction data going back 15 years.
Grant County Arrest Data and Minnesota Law
Minnesota Statute 13.82 makes arrest data public. When someone is booked in Grant County, the name, age, sex, charges, and custody status are open to anyone. Booking photos are public under subdivision 26. The Sheriff can hold back a photo if it would hurt an active case.
Medical data stays private. Statute 13.85 covers corrections and detention data. Health, mental health, and financial info collected during detention is not public. Juvenile records are restricted too. Statute 641.05 requires the jailer to keep a record of every person who enters the jail, including the reason and release date.
Grant County jail and inmate records are also searchable through VINE by name or offender ID. The system covers all Minnesota county jails.
Note: Grant County recently started a body worn camera program for law enforcement officers to increase transparency.
Grant County Court and Custody Tracking
After a 72 hour booking in Grant County, the case goes to the District Court in the 8th Judicial District. Court records are free through Minnesota Court Records Online. If someone is sent to state prison, use the DOC Public Viewer to look them up.
VINE lets you sign up for custody alerts. You get notified by email, text, or phone when someone is released or moved. Call the VINE line at 1-866-277-7477 for help. These tools work together to help you track a person from 72 hour booking through court and beyond.
Grant County Jail Standards
Grant County is a small county, and the jail reflects that. The facility handles bookings for local arrests and holds inmates awaiting court hearings or serving short sentences. The jail must follow Minnesota Rules Chapter 2911, which sets standards for cell conditions, food, medical care, and record keeping. The Department of Corrections inspects all county jails in the state.
Under Statute 641.05, the jailer keeps a written record of each person brought in. That record shows the date of arrival, the charges, and when the person was released. The 72 hour booking record is part of this log. Staff also handle civil process, prisoner transport, and investigations as part of the Sheriff's overall duties.
The Sheriff's Office has started using body worn cameras. Chief Deputy Jennifer Vipond handles public questions about the camera program. A public hearing was held in October 2025 and a survey was made available for residents to share their views. Contact the office at 218-685-8280 for more info about any of these services.
The BCA Criminal History Search is available for checking conviction records. For arrest records from a Grant County 72 hour booking, call the Sheriff's Office directly. The DOC Predatory Offender Search is another tool available for public safety purposes. Grant County is a close-knit community where the Sheriff's Office takes a personal approach to law enforcement and public records requests. Written comments about the body camera program can be mailed to Grant County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Chief Deputy Jennifer Vipond, 10 2nd Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531. The office also runs water safety enforcement on area lakes and the D.A.R.E. program in local schools.
Cities in Grant County
Grant County includes Elbow Lake, Herman, Ashby, Barrett, Hoffman, Norcross, and Wendell. All arrests lead to a booking at the Grant County jail. None of these cities have their own jail facilities.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Grant County in west-central Minnesota.