Access Red Lake County 72 Hour Booking
Red Lake County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Red Lake Falls. This is the smallest county in Minnesota by land area, and it is part of the Tri-County Community Corrections system along with Norman and Polk Counties. The county does not post an online inmate roster. You can search for people in custody through VINELink or by calling the Sheriff directly. This page explains how to look up recent arrests and 72 hour booking data in Red Lake County.
Red Lake County Overview
Red Lake County Sheriff and Jail
The Red Lake County Sheriff's Office is at 124 North Main Avenue in Red Lake Falls. The phone number is (218) 253-2996 and the fax is (218) 253-2656. When a person is arrested in Red Lake County, staff create a booking record. This record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, and the date and time they were brought in.
Red Lake County is part of the Tri-County Community Corrections program. This joint powers agreement with Norman and Polk Counties means some correctional services are shared across the three counties. People arrested in Red Lake County may be held at a shared facility rather than a standalone county jail. The booking record still belongs to Red Lake County regardless of where the person is held.
Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the jailer must keep a record of every person committed to custody. Red Lake County follows this law. The booking log is public data. You can request it by calling the Sheriff or by visiting the office in person.
| Office | Red Lake County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 N. Main Ave., Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 |
| Phone | (218) 253-2996 |
| Fax | (218) 253-2656 |
How to Find Red Lake County Bookings
Red Lake County does not publish a local online inmate roster. The Sheriff's Office website does not maintain a public roster page. To check if someone was recently booked, your best options are to call the office or use an online tool.
Call (218) 253-2996 during business hours and give staff the name of the person you are looking for. They can tell you if that person is in custody, what charges are on the booking, and whether bail has been set. This is the most direct way to get 72 hour booking data from Red Lake County.
You can also search through VINELink. Select Minnesota and type in the person's name. The system covers the Tri-County Community Corrections area that includes Red Lake County. If the person is in custody, VINELink will show their status. You can sign up for free alerts that notify you by text or email when the person is released or transferred.
For court records after charges have been filed, use Minnesota Court Records Online. Red Lake County is in the 9th Judicial District. The system shows case filings, hearing dates, and case outcomes at no cost.
Red Lake County 72 Hour Booking Rules
When a person is booked into custody in Red Lake County, they have the right to a court hearing within 72 hours. This first appearance is where the judge considers bail. If the court fails to hold this hearing on time, the person can ask to be released. This rule protects against being held without judicial review.
The booking record itself is public under Minnesota Statute 13.82. This law classifies arrest data as public information. It covers the name of the person arrested, the charges, and the booking date. Section 13.85 also makes basic jail data public. The person's name, confinement dates, and reason for being held are all open to the public.
Some records have limits. Medical data collected during booking is private. Juvenile records are not shared. But core 72 hour booking data is available to anyone who asks for it in Red Lake County.
Note: Red Lake County inmates may be housed through the Tri-County corrections system, so check with Norman and Polk Counties if you cannot locate someone locally.
State Search Tools for Red Lake County
Several statewide tools can help you find records tied to Red Lake County arrests. The BCA Criminal History Search shows conviction data for free. Under Statute 13.87, conviction records are public for 15 years after the sentence ends. The DOC Public Viewer covers people in state prison or on state supervision.
Below is a statewide resource that also covers Red Lake County custody searches.
The Minnesota DOC Public Viewer helps you find people who have been committed to state corrections from any county, including Red Lake County.
Nearby Counties
Red Lake County borders these counties. Check neighboring jails if you cannot find a booking locally.