Find Itasca County 24 Hour Booking
Itasca County 24 hour booking records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Grand Rapids. The county is one of the largest in the state by land area, covering a huge stretch of northern Minnesota. About 45,000 people live here. The Itasca County Jail processes all local arrests and enters booking data into the state system within 24 hours as required by law. You can reach the sheriff's office to check on current inmates or ask about past booking records. The jail tracks names, charges, bail amounts, and arrest details for every person brought in.
Itasca County Overview
Itasca County Sheriff and Jail Operations
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is at 440 NE 1st Ave in Grand Rapids. The sheriff runs law enforcement across a very large geographic area, along with the county jail. Itasca County covers over 2,600 square miles. That makes getting people to the jail for 24 hour booking a longer process compared to metro-area counties. But the legal requirements are the same.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to the Itasca County Jail for booking. Staff take fingerprints and a photo. They log the charges, the arresting officer, and the time of arrest. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, the fingerprint records must be entered into the BCA database within 24 hours. Every intake gets checked against the state predatory offender registry under Statute 641.05. If there is a match, the sheriff notifies the BCA.
The jail operates under Minnesota Rules Chapter 2911 and is inspected by the Department of Corrections on a regular basis.
| Office | Itasca County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 NE 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 |
| Phone | (218) 326-1570 |
| Emergency | 911 |
Searching Itasca County 24 Hour Booking Records
To find booking records from Itasca County, contact the sheriff's office at (218) 326-1570. Staff can tell you if someone is in the jail and give you basic details about the charges and bail. The Itasca County Jail page may also have links to current inmate information.
Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. That means anyone can ask for the name, age, charges, arrest time, and custody location for someone booked into the Itasca County Jail. Booking photos are also public unless they would interfere with an active investigation. You can request this data by phone, in person, or in writing.
Here is a screenshot of the Itasca County Jail page where you can find 24 hour booking information and jail services.
Contact the jail directly for the most current inmate information.
For court records related to Itasca County bookings, search on Minnesota Court Records Online. The system covers all district courts in the state.
What Itasca County Booking Records Include
A 24 hour booking record from Itasca County contains several pieces of data. You get the full name of the person arrested. The record shows the charges, the arresting agency, and the date and time of arrest. It also includes the bail or bond amount and the court case number once charges are filed. Fingerprint records go to the BCA and become part of the person's criminal history file in the state system.
The sheriff keeps a permanent log of everyone committed to the jail. Under Statute 641.05, this log includes the name, committing authority, residence, commitment date, physical description for criminal cases, and details about release or escape. The sheriff must give the District Court a certified report on all open cases at the start of each court term.
Itasca County Resources
The Itasca County main website links to county departments including the sheriff's office. Below is a screenshot of the county website.
Use the county site to find phone numbers, office hours, and links to law enforcement services.
The VINE system covers Itasca County for victim notifications. Register to get alerts by phone, text, or email when someone is released or transferred. The service is free and runs around the clock. Booking fees may apply under Statute 641.12, but they cannot be more than the actual cost of housing the inmate. Refunds are possible if charges are dismissed. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association lists contact info for all 87 county sheriffs in the state.
Itasca County Booking Record Retention
Itasca County keeps booking records according to state retention rules. Arrest reports stay on file for at least six years. Booking data is kept for six to ten years. Fingerprint records go to the BCA and are maintained permanently as part of the criminal history system. Mugshots are retained for a minimum of six years. If you need records from an old booking, contact the Itasca County Sheriff's Office and file a data request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
People who go from the Itasca County Jail to state prison can be found through the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator. That tool shows offense information, court of conviction, sentence details, and current facility. Data on convictions is public for 15 years after the sentence is done.
Cities in Itasca County
Itasca County covers a vast area in northern Minnesota. Grand Rapids is the county seat and largest city. Other communities include Deer River, Bovey, Coleraine, Cohasset, Marble, Nashwauk, and Keewatin. All arrests in these areas go through the Itasca County Jail for booking. There are no cities large enough for their own pages in this county.
Nearby Counties
Itasca County is in northern Minnesota and shares borders with many counties due to its large size. Each one runs its own jail and 24 hour booking system.