Hubbard County 24 Hour Booking

Hubbard County 24 hour booking records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Park Rapids. The county is in north-central Minnesota and has about 21,000 residents. It is a popular area for lakes and outdoor recreation, which means the population can swell during summer months. The Hubbard County Jail handles all local booking. When someone is arrested, their fingerprints, photos, and charge data are processed and sent to the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours. Contact the sheriff's office to check on current inmates or request booking information.

Hubbard County Sheriff and 24 Hour Booking

The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office sits at 301 Court Ave in Park Rapids. The sheriff runs law enforcement, the jail, and court security for the county. All 24 hour booking happens at the Hubbard County Jail. Whether someone is arrested by county deputies or city police, they come here for processing.

Staff take fingerprints and a booking photo during intake. They log the charges and check for warrants. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, the fingerprint records must be entered into the BCA database within 24 hours of being taken. This rule applies to felonies, gross misdemeanors, and targeted misdemeanors. The jail also checks every new intake against the state predatory offender registry under Statute 641.05. Matches get reported to the BCA right away.

The Hubbard County Jail operates under Minnesota Rules Chapter 2911. The Department of Corrections inspects it regularly for compliance with state standards.

How to Search Hubbard County Booking Records

Call the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office at (218) 732-2151 to find out if someone is in the jail. Staff can give you basic booking information like charges and bail amounts. The Hubbard County Jail page may list current inmates or have a link to an online roster.

Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, arrest data is public. Statute 13.82 says you can get the name, age, charges, time of arrest, and custody location for any adult booked in Hubbard County. Booking photos are public too. You can ask for this information by phone, in person, or in writing. No special reason is required.

The screenshot below shows the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office website where you can find contact information and booking details.

Use the sheriff's site to find phone numbers and information about jail services.

Hubbard County Booking Laws

The 24 hour booking rule comes from Minnesota Statute 299C.10. It says fingerprints and identification data must be entered into the BCA database within 24 hours of being collected. The statute lists several categories of people who must be fingerprinted. That includes anyone arrested for a felony or gross misdemeanor, anyone admitted to a jail facility, and anyone arrested for targeted misdemeanors like DWI under Section 169A.20 or domestic assault under Section 609.2242.

The sheriff must keep a permanent record of everyone committed to the jail under Statute 641.05. That record has to include the name, the authority for commitment, the person's residence, the date, and details about any release or escape. At the start of each District Court term, the sheriff gives the court a certified report on all open cases.

Booking fees may be charged under Statute 641.12. The fee cannot be more than the actual cost. Refunds are possible if all charges are dismissed.

Hubbard County Online Resources

The Hubbard County main website has links to county departments including the sheriff's office and jail. Below is a screenshot of the county site.

Find office hours, phone numbers, and county services on this page.

For court records from Hubbard County cases, use Minnesota Court Records Online to search by name or case number. You can see charges filed, court dates, and case dispositions. The VINE system covers Hubbard County for victim notifications about inmate status changes. Register for free alerts by phone, text, or email. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association has contact info for all 87 county sheriffs in the state.

Hubbard County Booking Data and Retention

Booking records at the Hubbard County Jail are kept for years. State standards say arrest reports must stay on file for at least six years. Booking data, including charges and bail information, is kept for six to ten years depending on the type of offense. Fingerprint records go to the BCA and are stored permanently. Mugshots stay on file for at least six years as well.

The BCA maintains a central criminal history system that links booking records from all 87 counties. When someone is booked in Hubbard County, their fingerprints are matched against this statewide database. If the prints match an existing record, the new booking gets added to the person's history. If there is no match, a new record is created. The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator can also help find people who have been sentenced to state prison after being booked in a county jail.

Cities in Hubbard County

Hubbard County includes Park Rapids, which is the county seat and largest city. Other communities include Nevis, Akeley, Laporte, and Lake George. All arrests in these areas are processed at the Hubbard County Jail. There are no cities in the county large enough for their own dedicated pages.

Nearby Counties

Hubbard County is in north-central Minnesota. These neighboring counties each have their own jails and handle 24 hour booking separately.