Murray County 72 Hour Booking Search
Murray County 72 hour booking records are handled differently than most Minnesota counties. Murray County partners with Lyon County to house its inmates. When someone is arrested in Murray County, they are booked at the Lyon County Jail in Marshall. That means Murray County booking records show up on the Lyon County custody list. Sheriff Heath Landsman's office in Slayton handles the arrests, but the jail time happens in Lyon County. If you need to find someone booked on a Murray County charge, check the Lyon County custody list first and then try VINE for custody status alerts.
Murray County Overview
Murray County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Heath Landsman runs the Murray County Sheriff's Office from the Courts Building in Slayton. The office handles law enforcement for the county, but inmates go to the Lyon County Jail in Marshall for 72 hour booking and detention. This arrangement lets the small county save money by sharing jail resources with Lyon County.
To see Murray County inmates, go to the Lyon County custody list. The arresting agency field will show which department made the arrest. If you see "Murray County Sheriff" or a Murray County agency listed, that person was arrested on a Murray County charge even though they are housed at the Lyon County Jail.
Since Murray County inmates appear on the Lyon County roster, you can use this state-level image to understand the booking data tools available across Minnesota.
VINE covers both Murray County and Lyon County inmates, making it easy to track custody status changes after a 72 hour booking.
| Sheriff | Heath Landsman |
|---|---|
| Address | Murray County Courts Building, PO Box 57, 2558 29th Street, Slayton, MN 56172 |
| Phone | (507) 836-6168 |
| Fax | (507) 836-8704 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Find Murray County Arrest Records
Start with the Lyon County custody list. It shows everyone in the Lyon County Jail, including Murray County inmates. Check the arresting agency column to find people booked on Murray County charges.
VINE is another option. Search for Murray County inmates by name or offender ID. Register for free alerts so you know when someone's status changes. This is especially useful for 72 hour booking situations where timing matters. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.
Court records for Murray County are in the Minnesota Court Records Online system. The county is in the Fifth Judicial District. Search by name or case number. The BCA Criminal History Search shows conviction data under Statute 13.87.
72 Hour Booking Laws
The 72 hour rule applies to Murray County arrests just like everywhere else in Minnesota. Even though the inmate is held at the Lyon County Jail, the Murray County court handles the initial hearing. The person must appear before a judge within 72 hours of being booked.
Under Statute 641.05, the jail keeping the inmate must maintain complete records. Since Lyon County houses Murray County inmates, Lyon County handles the record-keeping. Statute 13.82 makes arrest data public, and Statute 13.85 keeps medical details private.
Note: Murray County inmates are housed at the Lyon County Jail in Marshall, not in Slayton.
Murray County Records and Data
Murray County's partnership with Lyon County creates a unique situation for records access. Since inmates are housed at the Lyon County Jail, you search for Murray County booking records on the Lyon County custody list. The arresting agency column shows which department made the arrest. Look for the Murray County Sheriff or Slayton Police Department to find Murray County bookings.
The Sheriff's Office in Slayton still handles records requests for Murray County arrests. Write to the office at Murray County Courts Building, PO Box 57, 2558 29th Street, Slayton, MN 56172. You can also fax to (507) 836-8704. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Outside of those hours, the jail in Lyon County handles custody inquiries.
The Sheriff's Office also handles other services. Burn permits are available by calling (507) 836-6168 before burning. Free gun locks are available at the Law Enforcement Center. Permits to Purchase or Transfer Firearms go through the office as well. Permits to Carry cost $75, or $25 for veterans. These services are separate from the 72 hour booking process but go through the same office.
Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, all basic booking data from Murray County arrests is public even though the physical records may be held at the Lyon County Jail. You can request them from either county.
Murray County covers 704 square miles in southwest Minnesota. Slayton is the county seat and the main population center. The county has about 8,200 residents spread across a mostly agricultural landscape. The arrangement with Lyon County for inmate housing means that people arrested in Murray County often end up in the Lyon County Jail in Marshall. This can be confusing for people trying to find someone who was recently arrested. If you call the Murray County Sheriff and they are not holding the person locally, ask where the inmate was transferred.
Murray County is in the Fifth Judicial District. Court appearances happen in Slayton even if the inmate is housed in Marshall. This means inmates may be transported back to Murray County for hearings. After the 72 hour booking, cases proceed through the court system. Minnesota Court Records Online tracks all filings and dispositions. The BCA Criminal History Search covers conviction records. For current custody status, check both the Murray County and Lyon County resources. VINE covers both counties and can send you alerts when someone's custody status changes. Written records requests go to the Murray County Sheriff at 2642 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. Basic booking data is always public under the Data Practices Act.
Nearby Counties
Murray County is in southwest Minnesota. These neighboring counties handle their own bookings.