Redwood County Arrest Records and Bookings

Redwood County recent bookings are processed and maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Redwood Falls, which operates the county jail and handles all booking functions for the county. Minnesota law makes arrest and booking data public, so anyone can request or search these records. This page explains how to find Redwood County booking records, what information is included, which state tools supplement local data, and how Minnesota law governs record retention and expungement for people who want to address past arrests. Redwood County sits in the south-central part of the state and borders eight other Minnesota counties.

Redwood County Jail Bookings and Inmate Records

The Redwood County Sheriff's Office books all people arrested in the county and maintains the county detention facility in Redwood Falls. When an arrest occurs, the person is transported to the jail at 250 S. Jefferson St., where intake staff record the booking information. That record becomes public data once it is entered into the system. Minnesota Statute 13.82 requires law enforcement agencies to make arrest and booking data available to the public. This applies to every county in the state, including Redwood.

Redwood County does not operate a live online jail roster that is publicly indexed, so contacting the Sheriff's Office directly is the most straightforward way to get current booking information. You can call 507-637-4036 during regular business hours. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, provide basic booking data, and explain how to submit a formal records request if you need documents. Written requests can be mailed or hand-delivered to the office at 250 S. Jefferson St., Redwood Falls. The Redwood County website has updated contact details and department hours.

For records that go beyond what the local office holds, the Minnesota BCA criminal history search is a strong supplemental tool. It draws from law enforcement data statewide and returns records for any county where the person was arrested. The search costs $8 and requires both a name and a date of birth to run.

What Booking Records Show in Redwood County

Booking records in Redwood County include the name of the person arrested, the date and time of booking, the charges listed at intake, the arresting agency, and the location of detention. These fields are classified as public under section 13.82 of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The Sheriff must provide this information upon request without requiring the requester to explain why they need it.

Some details collected during booking are not part of the public record. Home addresses, financial information, and certain case notes are not disclosed. The charge listed at booking also may not match what the county attorney ultimately files. Charges can be upgraded, reduced, or dropped entirely after the arrest record is created. So the booking record is a snapshot of what was charged at intake, not necessarily what moves forward in court.

If you need court case details, the Minnesota Courts public access portal allows case number searches and shows hearing dates, case type, and disposition for filed cases. Redwood County cases go through the 5th Judicial District courts.

A booking record shows an arrest took place. It is not evidence of guilt and does not indicate the outcome of any legal proceeding.

How to Access Redwood County Booking Data

The direct route is the Sheriff's Office. Call 507-637-4036 during business hours and ask about a specific person's custody status or about booking records from a specific date. Staff will let you know what is available and how to get it. If the office cannot provide what you need by phone, submit a written request to 250 S. Jefferson St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283. Minnesota law gives agencies a reasonable time to respond, typically 10 business days for most requests.

The BCA criminal history portal is the most thorough statewide option. It is designed for name-based searches and returns results from Minnesota law enforcement databases. The $8 fee covers a single search. You can use it to check records from Redwood County and other counties in one place. The BCA's main page explains exactly what the search returns and what it does not include.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator covers people in state prison or on supervised release. This is separate from county jail bookings. If someone received a state prison sentence, you would look there rather than the county. Both systems may be relevant depending on the stage of the case and where the person is being held.

For victim notification, the VINELink platform is available for free. You can register to get alerts any time a specific inmate's status changes, whether that person is in a county jail or a state facility. Alerts go out by phone, email, or text depending on what you set up at registration.

Redwood County Sheriff's Office Contact

The Redwood County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations, booking procedures, and inmate management for the county. Records requests, inmate inquiries, and other questions can be directed to the office by phone or in person. The county website also lists additional department contacts and updated office hours.

Retention, Fees, and Expungement Under Minnesota Law

Booking records stay in the system long after someone is released. Minnesota Statute 138.17 sets retention schedules for government records, and law enforcement files follow those rules. The Redwood County Sheriff's Office keeps jail records in accordance with the schedule set by the state. A person being released does not trigger automatic deletion of the booking file.

A booking fee is charged when someone enters the Redwood County jail. Minnesota Statute 641.12 gives county jails the authority to collect this fee as part of the intake process. The fee is separate from any fines, bail, or court costs and is assessed regardless of what happens to the charges later. Minnesota Statute 641.08 also gives counties broad authority to manage jail operations and set internal rules for detention facilities.

People who want to seal or remove an arrest record can pursue expungement under Minnesota Statute 609A. Qualifying depends on the type of charge, how the case ended, and the time elapsed since the arrest. A successful expungement seals both the court record and, in many cases, the law enforcement record. It does not erase the event from existence, but it limits who can access it going forward. The free guides at LawHelpMN walk through the process step by step and explain which offenses are and are not eligible.

The Minnesota State Records database offers a free public search tool for accessing arrest records, court data, and other public records across all Minnesota counties, including Redwood.

State-level resources like this one are particularly useful for Redwood County searches when a local online roster is not available, since they draw from consolidated statewide law enforcement data.

Nearby Counties

Redwood County shares borders with eight other Minnesota counties. Arrests near county lines may be processed by a neighboring sheriff. Check the relevant county if you are unsure where a booking occurred.