Search Kandiyohi County 72 Hour Booking

Kandiyohi County 72 hour booking records are maintained by Sheriff Eric Tollefson and Chief Deputy Kent Bauman at the Law Enforcement Center in Willmar. You can request records by phone, in person, or by email. The Sheriff's Office processes records requests within 10 business days. Willmar is the county seat and the largest city in the county. When someone is booked at the Kandiyohi County Jail, a record is created that includes the person's name, charges, and booking details. This data is public under Minnesota law.

Kandiyohi County Jail Booking Records

Sheriff Eric Tollefson runs the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy Kent Bauman is his second in command. The office is at 2201 NE 23rd St, Suite 101, Willmar, MN 56201. Call (320) 235-1260 to reach the office. The fax number is (320) 231-6235. The Law Enforcement Center lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The mission of the Sheriff's Office is to guard life, property, and the constitutional rights of everyone. They pursue justice with compassion and respect. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's page has details about all services. Below is a screenshot of the Sheriff's page.

From this page you can access records request info, emergency alerts, and details about jail operations.

Find Kandiyohi County 72 Hour Booking Data

You can request 72 hour booking records from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office in several ways. Call (320) 214-6700 Ext: 2 for records. Email ksd-records@kcmn.us. Or go in person at the Law Enforcement Center. Include as much detail as you can in your request, like the person's full name and a date range. Also include your own contact info. Records requests take about 10 business days to process.

The Kandiyohi County government website at kcmn.us also has links to county services. Below is a screenshot of the homepage.

For custody status, use VINE to search for free. Court records are on Minnesota Court Records Online for the 8th Judicial District.

Kandiyohi County Arrest Data Laws

Minnesota Statute 13.82 requires that arrest data be public. For a 72 hour booking in Kandiyohi County, the person's name, age, sex, charges, arrest time and place, and custody status are all available. Booking photos are public per subdivision 26 of the same law.

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office complies with the Government Data Practices Act for all records requests. Incident reports and accident reports are also available through the records division. The office posts its policy manual online for public review. Medical and mental health data from booking is private under Statute 13.85. Juvenile records are restricted. Statute 641.05 requires the jailer to keep a log of each inmate.

Track Kandiyohi County Inmates

Use VINE to track custody status for anyone booked into the Kandiyohi County Jail. The service is free and sends alerts when someone is released or moved. Call 1-866-277-7477 for help. If someone goes to state prison, the DOC Public Viewer shows their status. The BCA Criminal History Search covers public conviction data.

Kandiyohi County Jail Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Kandiyohi County, law enforcement brings them to the jail at the Law Enforcement Center in Willmar. Staff run the standard booking process. They take a photo, collect fingerprints, log the charges, and record personal details. The person is then placed in a cell. All of this creates the 72 hour booking record.

The jail must follow Minnesota Rules Chapter 2911 for facility standards. The Department of Corrections inspects all county jails in Minnesota. Standards cover cell conditions, food service, medical care, and how records are maintained. Under Statute 641.05, the jailer must keep a log of every inmate, including the reason they are held and when they are released.

The Sheriff's Office also handles civil process, which requires a $70 deposit. Permit to Purchase applications are accepted by mail or in person. Permit to Carry appointments are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You need a training certificate from within the last year, a valid ID, and payment. Fees run $75 for renewals and $100 for new permits. Discounts are available for military, veterans, and retired law enforcement.

The office publishes its policy manual online for public review. Willmar residents can comment on policies and practices. This transparency helps build trust between the Sheriff's Office and the community it serves. For questions about 72 hour booking records, incident reports, or accident reports, contact the records division at (320) 214-6700 Ext: 2 or email ksd-records@kcmn.us. Include as much detail as possible in your request to speed up the process. Background checks, incident reports, and accident reports are all available through the records division. The office takes pride in its mission to guard life, property, and constitutional rights while pursuing justice with compassion and respect for all people in the county. Emergency alerts are available through the Sheriff's Office for severe weather and public safety situations.

Cities in Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County includes Willmar, Spicer, New London, Pennock, Kandiyohi, Raymond, Prinsburg, and Atwater. All arrests in the county lead to a 72 hour booking at the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar.

Nearby Counties

Counties that border Kandiyohi County in west-central Minnesota.