Carlton County 24 Hour Booking
Carlton County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Carlton, Minnesota. The county sits in the northeast part of the state, south of Duluth, with a population of about 36,000. The jail books people around the clock and sends all data to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours. You can look up inmates, find charge details, and check on someone's custody status through the sheriff's office. This page explains where to search for Carlton County booking records, what the public can access, and how to contact the jail for more information.
Carlton County Overview
Carlton County Sheriff's Office Booking
The Carlton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 317 Walnut Avenue in Carlton. The office handles law enforcement, jail operations, and civil process for the county. Carlton County is close to Duluth, which sits in St. Louis County to the north. People arrested in Carlton County are booked at the Carlton jail, not in Duluth.
The booking process starts when officers bring someone to the jail. Staff collect the person's name, date of birth, and address. Fingerprints and a booking photo are taken. All charges are logged. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, this data must be entered into the BCA's searchable database within 24 hours. Carlton County follows this rule for every arrest that involves a felony, gross misdemeanor, or targeted misdemeanor offense.
The jail holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Visiting hours and mail rules are set by the sheriff's office.
| Office | Carlton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 Walnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718 |
| Phone | (218) 384-3236 |
| Emergency | 911 |
Search Carlton County Booking Records
The Carlton County Jail page posts information about current inmates. You can check who is in custody, see their charges, and find visiting details. The page also covers mail procedures and how to deposit money for someone in the jail.
Call (218) 384-3236 to ask about a specific person's booking status. Staff can confirm custody and share the charges. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, adult arrest data is public. Anyone can ask for the person's name, age, arrest date, charges, and whether they are still in jail.
The VINE system is available for Carlton County inmates. Register to get alerts when someone's custody status changes. The service is free and operates around the clock.
Carlton County 24 Hour Booking Records
The Carlton County Jail website has details about the facility and its services. Visit the jail page to see current inmate information and facility rules.
The site covers inmate visiting, phone calls, and mail procedures. For booking records specifically, the roster shows who is in custody and what the charges are.
The Carlton County Sheriff's Office website has more details about law enforcement services and record requests. You can find it at the sheriff's office page.
The sheriff's site lists the office divisions, contact information, and services. Records requests are handled through this office.
The Carlton County main website links to all county departments.
From the county site you can navigate to the courthouse, county board, and other offices that connect to the booking and court process in Carlton County.
Carlton County Booking Process and Laws
Carlton County's 24 hour booking process is governed by state statutes. Statute 299C.10 sets the 24 hour window for getting fingerprint data to the BCA. Statute 641.05 requires permanent jail records and predatory offender registry checks on every intake.
The sheriff must keep a log that shows each person's name, the authority that ordered the hold, the commitment date, and the release details. At each term of district court, a certified copy of this log goes to the judge. A sheriff who neglects these duties commits a gross misdemeanor.
Booking fees are allowed under Statute 641.12. The county board sets the rate, which must stay at or below the actual cost of housing inmates. People whose charges are dropped or who are acquitted can ask for a refund.
State Resources for Carlton County
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension stores criminal history records from Carlton County. The Corrections Offender Locator tracks state prison inmates. Court records for the 6th Judicial District are at Minnesota Court Records Online. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association provides training and standards for all county jails.
Carlton County Booking Data Retention
Carlton County follows state retention rules for booking records. Arrest reports stay on file at least six years. Fingerprints go to the BCA and are kept permanently. Booking photos follow a six-year minimum. Conviction records remain public for 15 years after the person completes their sentence.
The BCA links all Carlton County bookings with court outcomes from the 6th Judicial District. If a disposition cannot be matched to a booking record, the BCA alerts the appropriate agency under Statute 299C.111. This helps maintain an accurate statewide criminal history database. Carlton County's proximity to Duluth means the jail sometimes handles people who were arrested near the county line. The booking goes to whatever county has jurisdiction over the location of the arrest.
Historical jail records from Carlton County may be available at the Minnesota Historical Society. Current booking records are at the sheriff's office in Carlton.
Cities Near Carlton County
Carlton County is just south of Duluth in St. Louis County. People arrested in Carlton County are booked at the Carlton jail.
Duluth sits in neighboring St. Louis County but is close to Carlton County. Communities within Carlton County include Cloquet, Moose Lake, and Barnum. All bookings for these areas go through the Carlton County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
These counties are close to Carlton County in northeastern Minnesota.