Kittson County 72 Hour Booking
Kittson County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Sheriff's Department in Hallock. Kittson County is in the far northwest corner of Minnesota, right on the Canadian border. It is one of the least populated counties in the state. The Courthouse is at 410 5th St. S in Hallock. Call 218-843-2670 to reach county offices or 218-843-8080 for the Sheriff's Department. When someone is arrested in Kittson County, the booking record is public. You can search for inmates through VINE or by calling the jail directly.
Kittson County Overview
Kittson County Sheriff Booking Records
The Kittson County Sheriff's Department manages the county jail and all 72 hour booking records. The jail is at 410 5th Street South, Suite 102 in Hallock, MN 56728. Call the Sheriff at (218) 843-8080. The county also has a main phone line at 218-843-2670.
When someone is arrested in Kittson County, they are brought to the jail for booking. Staff take a photo, record the charges, and log personal details. This creates the 72 hour booking record. The county government website at co.kittson.mn.us has links to departments including the Sheriff. The site also has links to the Offender Locator, Court Administration, and Juror Information.
The Kittson County homepage is shown in the screenshot below.
From the homepage you can reach the Sheriff's Department and court services.
| Facility | Kittson County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 5th Street South, Suite 102, Hallock, MN 56728 |
| Sheriff Phone | (218) 843-8080 |
| County Phone | 218-843-2670 |
Find Kittson County 72 Hour Booking Data
Call the Kittson County Sheriff at (218) 843-8080 to look up 72 hour booking records. Staff can check who is in custody and share public booking details. You can also use VINE for free. Search by name or offender ID. VINE covers all Minnesota county jails and runs 24/7.
Court records tied to Kittson County bookings are on Minnesota Court Records Online. The county is part of the 9th Judicial District. Search for free by name or case number. The BCA Criminal History Search shows conviction data only.
Kittson County Arrest Data and State Law
Minnesota Statute 13.82 makes arrest data from a 72 hour booking public. The name, age, sex, charges, arrest time and place, and custody status are all open records. Booking photos are public per subdivision 26 of that law. The Sheriff can hold a photo if releasing it would affect an active case.
Medical and mental health data from booking stays private. Statute 13.85 protects this info. Juvenile records are not public. The jailer logs each person under Statute 641.05. The jail operates under Minnesota Rules Chapter 2911 for standards.
Kittson County Victim Services
Kittson County has a Victim Assistance Program. Contact Jolene Lindegard for victim services. The office is at 410 S 5th St, Suite 208, Hallock, MN 56728. Email jolene@co.kittson.mn.us. The crisis line is (866) 843-8080. Fax is (218) 843-2020. Victim services can help you track a 72 hour booking case and understand your rights.
VINE also serves crime victims. Register at vinelink.com to get free alerts when an offender's custody status changes. VINE is available in over 200 languages. You can sign up by phone at 1-866-277-7477.
Note: Kittson County's crisis line at (866) 843-8080 is toll-free and available for anyone affected by a crime.
Kittson County Court Records
Kittson County is part of the 9th Judicial District. Court records from 72 hour bookings are on Minnesota Court Records Online. Use the DOC Public Viewer for state prison records. The county website links to an Offender Locator and Child Support Calculator for related needs.
Because Kittson County is on the Canadian border, some cases may have a federal component. But the 72 hour booking at the county level follows the same process as any other county in Minnesota. Staff at the jail take a photo, log the charges, and create a public booking record. Under Statute 13.82, anyone can request this data. The BCA Criminal History Search covers conviction records statewide.
The Kittson County Courthouse at 410 5th St. S in Hallock handles court cases that follow a 72 hour booking. Pre-conviction case data may have limited access online. For full details about a pending case, contact Court Administration at the courthouse. The DOC Predatory Offender Search is also available for checking registered offenders in the Hallock area.
Kittson County Jail Operations
The Kittson County Jail is a small facility that handles bookings for one of the least populated counties in Minnesota. The jail follows Minnesota Rules Chapter 2911 for standards. The Department of Corrections inspects all county jails including Kittson County. Standards cover cell conditions, food, medical care, and how records are kept.
The booking process at the Kittson County Jail is the same as in any other county. Staff photograph the person, take fingerprints, and log the charges. The person is then placed in a cell. Under Statute 641.05, the jailer keeps a record of each person who enters, including the reason and when they leave. This record is part of the 72 hour booking data that is public under Minnesota law.
Kittson County shares a border with Canada. That means some arrests may involve border-related offenses or cooperation with federal agencies. But the county booking process stays the same regardless of the type of arrest. The Sheriff's Department at (218) 843-8080 is the best contact for any questions about 72 hour booking records in Kittson County. Mail policies, calling rules, and visitation rules for the jail are available through the department.
Cities in Kittson County
Kittson County includes Hallock, Karlstad, Lake Bronson, Kennedy, Lancaster, Donaldson, and St. Vincent. All arrests lead to a 72 hour booking at the Kittson County Jail in Hallock.
Nearby Counties
Counties that border Kittson County in far northwest Minnesota.