Clearwater County 24 Hour Booking
Clearwater County 24 hour booking records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Bagley, Minnesota. This rural county in northwestern Minnesota has about 9,000 residents. The jail processes all arrests and enters booking data into the state system within 24 hours. You can search for inmates through the sheriff's office website, which posts an inmate list. Clearwater County follows the same state booking rules as every other county in Minnesota. This page covers how to find booking records, what information is public, and how to reach the jail for help with your search.
Clearwater County Overview
Clearwater County Sheriff's Office Bookings
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 213 Main Ave N in Bagley. The office handles law enforcement and jail operations for the county. Bagley is a small town, and Clearwater County is one of the more rural and less populated counties in the state.
Even though Clearwater County is small, the booking process follows the same state rules as everywhere else. When someone is arrested, jail staff collect their name, date of birth, and address. Fingerprints and a booking photo are taken. The charges go into the system. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, the fingerprint data must reach the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours.
The sheriff's office website has an inmate list page where you can see who is currently in custody.
| Office | Clearwater County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 213 Main Ave N, Bagley, MN 56621 |
| Phone | (218) 694-6226 |
| Emergency | 911 |
Search Clearwater County Booking Records
Clearwater County posts an inmate list on the sheriff's office website. Visit the inmate list page to check who is in custody. The list shows names and basic booking details.
You can also call (218) 694-6226. Staff will confirm if someone is in the jail and share the charges. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, all adult arrest data is public. You can ask for the person's name, age, arrest date, charges, and whether they are still in custody. No reason needed.
The VINE system covers Clearwater County. Register for free to get phone or email alerts when an inmate's status changes. VINE runs around the clock.
Clearwater County 24 Hour Booking Data
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office website has information about the jail, inmate services, and law enforcement. Visit the sheriff's page for booking details.
The sheriff's page links to the inmate list, jail information, and other services. Records requests go through this office.
The Clearwater County main website provides links to all county departments.
From the county site you can access the courthouse, county board, and other offices. Court records for Clearwater County cases are in the 9th Judicial District system.
Clearwater County Booking Rules
Clearwater County follows state law for all 24 hour bookings. Statute 299C.10 requires fingerprint data to go to the BCA within 24 hours. Statute 641.05 requires the sheriff to keep permanent records of every person placed in the jail.
During intake, every person is checked against the predatory offender registry. Matches get reported to the state right away. When someone is released from the Clearwater County Jail, the sheriff collects the address where the person plans to live and sends that to the BCA. The sheriff files a certified transcript with the district court each term showing cases not yet resolved. A sheriff who fails to keep proper records commits a gross misdemeanor under the law.
Booking fees can be set by the Clearwater County Board under Statute 641.12. The rate must stay at or below the actual cost. Refunds are available if all charges are dropped.
Note: In rural counties like Clearwater, the number of bookings is lower than in metro areas, but the legal requirements are the same.
State Resources for Clearwater County
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension stores criminal history records from Clearwater County. The Corrections Offender Locator tracks state prison inmates. Court records are at Minnesota Court Records Online for the 9th Judicial District. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association supports all 87 county sheriffs.
Clearwater County Booking Record Details
A booking record from Clearwater County includes the person's full name, date of birth, address, and physical description. Fingerprints and a booking photo are part of the file. Each charge is listed with its statute number. Bail or bond details are recorded if set. The arresting officer and agency are noted along with the exact date and time of the booking.
Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, adult arrest data is public. You can ask for basic booking information without giving a reason. Booking photos are public too, unless holding them back protects an active investigation. Juvenile records and active case data have different rules.
The BCA links Clearwater County bookings with court outcomes from the 9th Judicial District. Minnesota retains arrest reports for at least six years. Fingerprints stay in the BCA system permanently. Conviction data is public for 15 years after the person finishes their sentence. The Minnesota Historical Society may have older Clearwater County jail registers for those doing historical or genealogical research.
Clearwater County's small size means the jail roster is often short. That can make it easier to find a specific person but also means online tools may have limited data. A phone call to the sheriff's office at (218) 694-6226 is often the quickest way to get the information you need about a Clearwater County booking. Written requests can be mailed to 213 Main Ave N, Bagley, MN 56621.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Clearwater County in northwestern Minnesota.