Search Stearns County 72 Hour Booking
Stearns County 72 hour booking records are available through the Sheriff's Office in St. Cloud. The county runs a public jail roster and offers inmate and warrant searches online. Stearns County is one of the larger counties in central Minnesota, covering St. Cloud and the surrounding area. When someone is arrested and booked at the jail, the record becomes public data. You can search for current inmates, past bookings, and outstanding warrants through several online tools. This page covers all the ways to find 72 hour booking data in Stearns County.
Stearns County Overview
Stearns County Sheriff and Jail
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is at 807 Courthouse Square, Room S100 in St. Cloud. The Sheriff's phone is (320) 259-3700. The jail is at (320) 259-3750. Jail Administrator Mark Maslonkowski manages the facility. You can email mark.maslonkowski@co.stearns.mn.us with jail-related questions.
Stearns County offers several online tools for checking on bookings. The Stearns County jail roster shows current inmates. The inmate and warrant searches page lets you look up past inmate records by booking dates and full name. You can also check current jail inmates and outstanding warrants. The Sheriff's Office maintains a most wanted list as well.
The St. Cloud Police Department at 101 11th Avenue North also processes arrests that end up at the Stearns County Jail. St. Cloud PD's phone is (320) 345-4444. Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the jailer must keep a register of every person committed to the jail.
| Sheriff | Stearns County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 807 Courthouse Square, Room S100, St. Cloud, MN 56303 |
| Phone | (320) 259-3700 |
| Jail | (320) 259-3750 |
| Jail Admin | Mark Maslonkowski |
How to Search Stearns County Bookings
The Stearns County jail roster is the fastest way to check current inmates. The page shows everyone in custody right now with booking information and charges. It is free to use and does not need a login or account.
For past bookings, the inmate and warrant searches page lets you search by booking dates and the person's full name. This is helpful if you need to find records from days or weeks ago rather than the current day. You can also look for outstanding warrants through this same page. The system shows charge details, booking numbers, and mugshot availability.
Minnesota Court Records Online covers the 7th Judicial District where Stearns County sits. Search by name or case number to find court filings and hearing dates. The VINELink system is another option for real-time custody status and alerts.
Note: St. Cloud Police Department arrests are also booked at the Stearns County Jail, so check the county roster for all St. Cloud area bookings.
Stearns County Jail Records
Stearns County provides multiple public access points for jail and booking data. Below is the jail roster where you can view current inmates.
Visit the Stearns County jail roster for current inmate data.
The jail roster shows all current inmates with their names, charges, and booking details.
The inmate and warrant searches page allows deeper searches including past booking records.
Use this page to search by booking dates, names, and warrant information.
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office main page provides links to all booking-related resources.
The Sheriff's Office website connects you to the jail roster, warrant searches, and records request information.
72 Hour Booking Laws in Stearns County
Everyone booked into the Stearns County Jail must see a judge within 72 hours. This first hearing sets bail and reviews the charges. Under Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. The person's name, charges, and booking date are open to anyone who asks. Section 13.85 makes basic jail data public as well.
The BCA Criminal History Search covers conviction records for up to 15 years under Statute 13.87. Statute 641.05 requires the jailer to maintain a register of all inmates. Stearns County goes well beyond this by offering both a live jail roster and a searchable historical database of past bookings. Medical and juvenile records are restricted under separate statutes.
The DOC Public Viewer covers people who have been sent to state prison from Stearns County cases. It does not show local jail bookings but can help track someone after they leave the county system.
Cities in Stearns County
Stearns County covers St. Cloud and many surrounding communities. All bookings go through the Stearns County Jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Stearns County.