Access Wilkin County 72 Hour Booking
Wilkin County 72 hour booking records are kept at the jail in Breckenridge. The facility sits at the Law Enforcement Center on Dacotah Avenue and handles all bookings for arrests in the county. You can search the jail roster online or call the jail at 218-643-1205 to check on a specific person. Wilkin County is in western Minnesota on the North Dakota border, and the jail also houses inmates from Ransom County and Richland County in North Dakota under active agreements. The booking records include photos, charges, intake dates, and bail amounts for everyone in custody.
Wilkin County Overview
Wilkin County Jail Facility
The Wilkin County Jail was built in August 2006. It covers 17,000 square feet and has 21 beds. The facility houses minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates, both male and female. It's licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections and operates under Minnesota Administrative Rule 2911 and state statutes.
The jail staff includes a Facility Administrator, a Lead Correctional Officer, a Senior Correctional Officer, six full-time correctional officers, and two part-time officers. The jail runs as a behavioral-based facility. Good behavior earns rewards and full access to programs. The focus is on rehabilitation and getting people ready to go back to their community. Under Statute 641.05, the jail keeps a register of all committed persons.
The Wilkin County Jail page shows details about the facility, its mission, and staffing.
This page covers the jail's capacity, agreements with North Dakota counties, and correctional programs.
| Facility | Wilkin County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | Law Enforcement Center, 515 Dacotah Ave., Breckenridge, MN 56520 (PO Box 30) |
| Sheriff | (218) 643-8544 |
| Jail | (218) 643-1205 |
| Fax | (218) 643-9115 |
| Jail Administrator | Matthew Brodina (mbrodina@co.wilkin.mn.us) |
Search Wilkin County 72 Hour Booking
You can find Wilkin County 72 hour booking records through the Sheriff's Office website or by calling the jail directly. The roster shows a photo, MNI number, name, sex, age, booking number, intake date, charges, and bail or bond amounts for each inmate. It updates as the jail processes new bookings.
The VINE notification system covers Wilkin County and lets you check custody status for free. You can sign up for alerts when someone is released or transferred. The Minnesota Court Records Online system tracks cases after the initial booking in the 7th Judicial District.
Visitor hours at the Wilkin County Jail are Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM and 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM and 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Video visits are available through Reliance Telephone at 1-800-896-3201. The jail staff do not schedule visits. You handle that through the Reliance system online.
Statewide tools also work for Wilkin County. The Minnesota Court Records Online system has case data, the DOC Public Viewer covers state inmates, and VINE sends custody alerts. The inmate voicemail line at Wilkin County is 218-643-9109.
72 Hour Booking in Wilkin County
When someone gets arrested in Wilkin County, they go to the jail at the Law Enforcement Center in Breckenridge. Staff process the booking, which creates the 72 hour booking record. This includes taking a photo, recording personal details, and logging charges. Each person gets a booking number and an MNI (Minnesota Identification Number).
The booking data is public under Minnesota Statute 13.82. That means anyone can look up who is in custody, what they are charged with, and when they were booked. The jail also tracks bail and bond amounts, which show up on the roster. Judges set bail at the first court appearance, which happens within 36 hours of arrest under state law.
Mail for inmates goes to their name at Wilkin County Jail, Law Enforcement Center, PO Box 30, Breckenridge, MN 56520. You must put a return address on the envelope or the jail won't deliver it.
Note: Wilkin County also houses inmates from Ransom and Richland Counties in North Dakota under existing agreements.
Wilkin County Booking Record Laws
Several laws govern 72 hour booking records in Wilkin County. Statute 13.82 defines public law enforcement data, including arrest details and booking information. Statute 13.85 covers corrections data. Statute 13.87 handles data sharing between criminal justice agencies.
The Wilkin County Jail is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections and follows all state rules for record keeping. Statute 641.05 requires a full register of inmates. The jail operates under Minnesota Administrative Rule 2911, which sets standards for detention facilities across the state. If you need copies of arrest reports or booking data beyond what the online roster shows, contact the jail at 218-643-1205 or email edohman@co.wilkin.mn.us. The BCA Criminal History Search provides statewide conviction data for a $15 fee.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Wilkin County. If an arrest happened near the border, the booking may be in a different county's system.