Cass County 24 Hour Booking
Cass County 24 hour booking records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Walker, Minnesota. The county covers a large area in north-central Minnesota and has about 30,000 residents. The jail books people at all hours and sends fingerprint data to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours as state law requires. You can look up current inmates, check charges, and find bail information through the sheriff's office. Cass County includes Leech Lake and many resort communities. This page explains how to search for 24 hour booking records and what data is available to the public.
Cass County Overview
Cass County Sheriff's Office Bookings
The Cass County Sheriff's Office operates at 303 Minnesota Ave W in Walker. The office handles law enforcement, jail operations, and court services for the county. Walker sits on Leech Lake, one of the biggest lakes in the state. The county covers a wide stretch of land in the north-central part of Minnesota.
When someone is arrested in Cass County, they are taken to the jail for booking. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, and address. Fingerprints and a booking photo follow. All charges get entered into the system. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, this data must go to the BCA within 24 hours. The rule applies to felonies, gross misdemeanors, and targeted misdemeanors such as DWI and domestic assault.
The jail provides inmate services including visiting hours. Contact the sheriff's office for current rules.
| Office | Cass County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484 |
| Phone | (218) 547-1424 |
| Emergency | 911 |
Find Cass County Booking Records
The Cass County Jail page posts roster information. The roster shows who is in custody, their charges, and visiting details. You can also find information about inmate services on this page.
Call (218) 547-1424 to ask about a specific person's booking. Staff will confirm if someone is in the jail and what the charges are. Adult arrest data in Cass County is public under Minnesota Statute 13.82. The public information includes the person's name, age, sex, address, arrest date, charges, and custody status. Anyone can request this data.
The VINE system is available for Cass County. Sign up for free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can choose phone or email notifications.
Note: The online roster shows current inmates only. Once released, a person may no longer show on the live roster.
Cass County 24 Hour Booking Records
Cass County booking records are stored at the sheriff's office and sent to the state. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension holds the statewide criminal history database that receives all Cass County booking data.
The Department of Corrections Offender Locator tracks people who move from county jail to state prison. This free search tool shows conviction data, sentence details, and expected release dates.
Each Cass County booking record includes the inmate's full name, booking number, charges, and bail amount. Under Minnesota Statute 641.05, the sheriff keeps a permanent log of every person committed to the jail. The log tracks who was held, by what authority, when they came in, and when they were released. The sheriff must also check every new intake against the predatory offender registry and report matches to the BCA.
Cass County Jail Booking Process
The intake at the Cass County Jail starts with identity checks. Officers hand the person over to jail staff. Staff verify the name and collect personal details. Fingerprints go through electronic scanners and are sent to the BCA system. The 24 hour clock begins when the prints are taken.
Cass County covers a large geographic area. That means some arrests happen far from the jail in Walker. Officers may need to drive a long distance to bring someone in for booking. The 24 hour window still applies no matter how far the arrest was from the jail. All felonies, gross misdemeanors, and targeted misdemeanors must be in the system on time.
Booking fees can be charged under Statute 641.12. The fee covers actual housing costs. People whose charges are dismissed may request a refund of the booking fee.
State Records for Cass County
Court records for Cass County are in the 9th Judicial District and can be searched at Minnesota Court Records Online. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association provides training and support to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. All jails must meet standards under Minnesota Rules Chapter 2911.
Cass County Public Booking Data
Most booking data from Cass County is public under Minnesota law. The Government Data Practices Act makes adult arrest data available to anyone. Public information includes the person's name, age, sex, address, arrest date, charges, and custody status. Booking photos are public too, with a narrow exception for active investigations.
Juvenile records follow different rules and are generally not public. Active criminal investigation data stays confidential until the case wraps up. Once an investigation becomes inactive, the data usually opens up to public access.
The BCA links Cass County booking records with court outcomes from the 9th Judicial District. Minnesota keeps arrest reports for at least six years. Fingerprint records are permanent. Conviction data is public for 15 years after the person finishes their sentence. If you need older records, contact the sheriff's office in Walker or check with the Minnesota Historical Society for archived jail registers.
Cass County's large geographic area means booking records come from a wide range of communities and townships. The sheriff's office in Walker is the central point for all of these records. Written requests can be mailed to 303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484. Phone inquiries are often the fastest way to get information about a recent booking in the county.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cass County in north-central Minnesota.