Stevens County 72 Hour Booking
Stevens County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Morris, Minnesota. Jail Administrator Jason Dingman oversees the facility. When a person is arrested and booked into the Stevens County Jail, the record becomes public data under Minnesota law. You can search for current inmates through VINELink or by calling the Sheriff directly. This page covers how to access Stevens County booking data and what search tools are available.
Stevens County Overview
Stevens County Sheriff and Jail
The Stevens County Sheriff's Office is at 400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 401 in Morris. The phone number is (320) 208-6500 and the fax is (320) 589-1157. Jail Administrator Jason Dingman can be reached at jasondingman@co.stevens.mn.us.
The Sheriff handles law enforcement, civil process, emergency management, and water patrol in addition to running the jail. When someone is arrested in Stevens County, they are booked at the county facility in Morris. Staff log the person's name, charges, booking date, and other details. Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the jailer must keep a register of all inmates.
You can search for inmates in Stevens County through VINELink. Search by name or offender ID. The system covers Stevens County and all other Minnesota counties. It is free and available around the clock. You can also call the Sheriff at (320) 208-6500 to ask about a recent booking.
| Office | Stevens County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Colorado Ave., Suite 401, Morris, MN 56267 |
| Phone | (320) 208-6500 |
| Fax | (320) 589-1157 |
| Jail Admin | Jason Dingman, jasondingman@co.stevens.mn.us |
Search Stevens County 72 Hour Booking
The best way to check Stevens County 72 hour booking records is through VINELink or by phone. Go to vinelink.com, select Minnesota, and type in the person's name. If they are in custody, the system will show their status. You can sign up for free alerts that tell you when the person is released or moved.
Call (320) 208-6500 to reach the Stevens County Sheriff's Office. Give them the person's full name and ask if they are in custody. Staff can confirm the charges and booking date. For court case records, use Minnesota Court Records Online. Stevens County is in the 8th Judicial District.
The BCA Criminal History Search is a free tool that shows conviction records from Stevens County going back 15 years. Under Statute 13.87, this data is public. The DOC Public Viewer covers people sent to state prison from Stevens County cases.
Stevens County Booking Records
Stevens County provides public access to booking data through statewide tools and the Sheriff's Office. Below is the county homepage where you can find links to the Sheriff and jail information.
The Stevens County website connects to the Sheriff's Office and other departments.
Use the county website to navigate to the Sheriff's Office section for jail and booking related information.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data from Stevens County is public. The person's name, charges, and date of arrest are available to anyone. Section 13.85 classifies basic corrections data as public too. Medical and juvenile records are restricted. If you need copies of booking records, contact the Sheriff at (320) 208-6500 during business hours. You can also visit the office in person at 400 Colorado Avenue in Morris.
72 Hour Booking Laws in Stevens County
A person booked into the Stevens County Jail must appear before a judge within 72 hours. This hearing sets bail and reviews the charges. If the court does not hold this hearing on time, the person may seek release. This rule applies in every county in Minnesota.
Statute 641.05 requires the jailer to maintain a register of all inmates. Stevens County follows this law. The booking log is a public document that anyone can request. You do not need to give a reason to ask for booking data.
Stevens County is home to the University of Minnesota Morris. The county has a mix of college students and rural residents. Arrests in any of the small towns across the county go through the Stevens County Jail in Morris. The jail operates under the supervision of Jail Administrator Jason Dingman and follows all Minnesota jail standards set by the Department of Corrections. If you need a records copy, call (320) 208-6500 or email the jail administrator directly.
Nearby Counties
Stevens County borders these Minnesota counties in western Minnesota.