Scott County 72 Hour Booking
Scott County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Shakopee. The county sits just south of the Twin Cities metro area and covers a growing population. The Sheriff maintains a jail roster and handles records requests. Scott County also warns the public about scammers who target families of people in custody. You can search for booking data online or by calling the jail. This page walks through every way to find 72 hour booking records in Scott County and what data is available to you.
Scott County Overview
Scott County Sheriff 72 Hour Booking
The Scott County Sheriff's Office is at 301 Fuller Street South in Shakopee. The main phone is 952-496-8300. The fax is 952-496-8715. Jail Administration can be reached at 952-496-8314. For technical issues with the jail roster, email letgsupport@co.scott.mn.us.
Scott County has posted a scam alert on its website. Officials warn that scammers call families of people in custody and demand payment. The Sheriff's Office will never call you and ask for money. If you get a suspicious call, hang up right away. You can verify by calling Jail Administration at 952-496-8314.
The jail roster on the Scott County website shows current inmates with booking information. The system links to pages for predatory offender information, bail and bond details, inmate visitation scheduling, and mail and messaging procedures. The Sheriff also publishes information about the book and release process, commissary details, money deposits, and contraband policies. Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the jailer must keep a record of every person brought to the facility.
| Office | Scott County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 |
| Phone | 952-496-8300 |
| Jail | 952-496-8314 |
| Fax | 952-496-8715 |
Search Scott County 72 Hour Booking
Scott County provides multiple ways to search for booking records. The jail roster on the county website shows who is currently in custody. You can view names, charges, and booking dates. The Criminal Records Unit at 952-496-8300 handles records requests for police reports. The Jail and Warrants Unit at 952-496-8314 handles jail data.
For jail data requests including booking photos, call 952-496-8327. This line is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You may need to fill out a request form for certain types of data. Processing times vary. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act applies to all records from Scott County.
To look up court records from a Scott County case, use the Minnesota Court Records Online system. Scott County is in the 1st Judicial District. The Scott County Justice Center is at 200 Fourth Avenue West in Shakopee. Court Administration can be reached at (952) 496-8200.
- Criminal Records Unit: 952-496-8300
- Jail and Warrants Unit: 952-496-8314
- Jail Data Requests: 952-496-8327
- Court Administration: (952) 496-8200
- Victim Assistance: 952-496-8242
Scott County Records and Data Requests
Records requests at the Scott County Sheriff's Office require specific information. You need to provide the date and time of the incident, the incident complaint number if you have one, the location, and the names of any parties involved. The Records Unit handles police reports for accidents and incidents. For court records, contact Court Administration at 952-496-8200.
Public information about people in custody is accessible through the jail data request process. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. The person's name, charges, and booking date are open to anyone who asks. Some data may be classified as private or non-public under the Data Practices Act. If your request is denied, there is an appeals process you can follow.
The BCA Criminal History Search shows conviction data from Scott County going back 15 years. This free tool is run by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Under Statute 13.87, conviction records are public for that period. The VINELink system also covers Scott County for real-time custody searches.
Scam Alert: Scott County officials warn that scammers target families of people in custody. The Sheriff's Office will never call demanding payment. Verify by calling 952-496-8314.
72 Hour Booking Laws for Scott County
A person booked into the Scott County Jail must have a court hearing within 72 hours. The Scott County Justice Center handles these first appearances. Court Administrator Vicky Carlson oversees operations. The 1st Judicial District has an Assistant Chief Judge assigned to Scott County cases.
Section 13.85 classifies basic jail data as public. Under Statute 641.05, the jailer must maintain a register of all inmates. Scott County follows these laws and provides booking data to the public through its website and by phone.
Below is a statewide court search tool that also covers Scott County case records.
Minnesota Court Records Online lets you search for case filings in the 1st Judicial District, which includes Scott County.
Cities in Scott County
Scott County includes Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, and other communities. All bookings go through the Scott County Jail.
Other cities in Scott County include Shakopee, Prior Lake, and Savage. All arrests in the county are processed at the Scott County Jail.
Nearby Counties
Scott County borders these Minnesota counties. Check nearby jails if you cannot find a booking here.