Nicollet County 72 Hour Booking
Nicollet County 72 hour booking records are available through a live online roster maintained by the Sheriff's Office in St. Peter, Minnesota. The county jail holds up to 34 inmates and serves five cities and 13 townships across 439 square miles. When someone is arrested in Nicollet County, the booking data goes onto the live roster with their photo, MNI number, charges, bail amounts, and intake date. The roster updates regularly so you get close to real-time data. The Sheriff's Office can also answer booking questions at (507) 931-7106 or through the jail line at (507) 934-7161.
Nicollet County Overview
Nicollet County Live Jail Roster
The Nicollet County jail roster is a live page showing everyone currently in custody. Each entry displays a photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond amount. The data updates frequently throughout the day.
Charges show both the offense level and description. You will see labels like "M" for misdemeanor, "G" for gross misdemeanor, and "F" for felony. Bail amounts can include conditions. For instance, an entry might show "$15,000/$3,000 with conditions," meaning the person can post a smaller amount if they agree to follow specific court orders.
The Nicollet County live roster provides detailed 72 hour booking information with current inmate photos and charge details.
The roster page shows the exact intake time for each booking, making it easy to track when someone entered the system.
The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office provides quality law enforcement to the county. The office has a full staff including the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, investigators, deputies, correctional officers, dispatchers, and an emergency manager. They also have 21 volunteers in the Sheriff's Posse and Reserve units.
The Sheriff's Office page provides background on staffing and services available throughout Nicollet County.
| Office | Nicollet County Sheriff |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082 |
| Phone | (507) 931-7106 |
| Jail | (507) 934-7161 |
| Voicemail | (507) 931-9931 |
Visitation and Booking Details
Visitation at the Nicollet County Jail follows a set schedule. Tuesday visits run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Thursday visits are 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Saturday visits go from 1:00 to 4:30 PM. You need a valid picture ID, preferably a driver's license. You must be 18 or older, or come with a parent or guardian.
Each visit lasts up to 20 minutes. You have to call ahead to schedule. The jail will not let you in if you appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone who was in the jail within the past 60 days cannot visit. These rules help keep the facility safe and orderly.
Mail goes to the inmate's name, Nicollet County Jail, P.O. Box 117, St. Peter, MN 56082. The jail accepts paperback books, jigsaw puzzles, and games as donations. Contact the Jail Programmer at (507) 934-7112 for more information.
72 Hour Booking Law
After arrest in Nicollet County, the 72 hour clock starts. A judge must hold a hearing within that time. Statute 641.05 requires the jail to record every inmate's details. Under Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. Statute 13.85 keeps medical details private.
Use VINE, Minnesota Court Records Online, the BCA Criminal History Search, and the DOC Public Viewer for additional searches beyond the local roster.
Note: Nicollet County covers 104.6 miles of Minnesota River frontage, so arrests may happen in rural areas far from the jail.
Nicollet County Data Practices
Nicollet County provides one of the better live jail rosters in south central Minnesota. The page shows real-time data with photos, charges, and bail amounts. The roster format includes MNI numbers that tie into the statewide identification system. This means each record connects to a person's broader criminal history in the Minnesota system.
The jail has a capacity of 34 inmates. It was updated in 1984 and serves as a 911 answering point. The facility dispatches for multiple fire departments and police departments in the area. That dual role means the jail staff handles both incoming 911 calls and booking operations. The staffing includes correctional officers, dispatchers, investigators, and administrative specialists.
Nicollet County also accepts donations for the jail. Paperback books, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle books, and games are welcome. Contact the Jail Programmer at (507) 934-7112 to arrange a donation. These items help inmates during their time in custody. Written records requests go to the Sheriff at 501 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082. Voicemail is available at (507) 931-9931 after hours. Booking data is public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Nicollet County covers 452 square miles in south central Minnesota. St. Peter is the county seat and home to Gustavus Adolphus College. The county also borders the city of Mankato in Blue Earth County, which creates overlapping law enforcement activity near the county line. People arrested in Nicollet County go to the county jail for the 72 hour booking process regardless of where in the county the arrest took place.
The Fifth Judicial District court handles Nicollet County cases. Initial appearances after a 72 hour booking happen at the courthouse in St. Peter. The county has about 34,000 residents, with population concentrated around St. Peter and the North Mankato area. The jail roster shows current inmates with charges and booking details. For historical records, submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office. Phone inquiries are the fastest way to check on current custody status. The Data Practices Act ensures that basic booking facts are public. Booking photos are available under Statute 13.82, subdivision 26. Medical and financial records connected to detention stay private. The Sheriff's Office follows standard state procedures for responding to records requests.
Nearby Counties
Nicollet County is in south central Minnesota along the Minnesota River. Check these neighboring counties for border area bookings.