Jackson County 24 Hour Booking Records

Jackson County 24 hour booking records come from the Sheriff's Office in Jackson, Minnesota. This is a small county in the southwest corner of the state with about 10,000 residents. The Jackson County Jail handles all local arrests and booking. When someone is brought in, staff collect fingerprints, take a photo, and log the charges. Under state law, the fingerprint data must go to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours. You can call the sheriff's office to ask who is currently in the jail or how to get copies of booking records.

Jackson County Sheriff and Booking

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is at 400 Sherman St in Jackson. The sheriff runs law enforcement and the jail. With a small population, the volume of bookings is low compared to metro-area counties. But the same state rules apply. Every person arrested in Jackson County goes through the full 24 hour booking process at the jail.

During booking, staff take fingerprints and a photo. They get the person's name, date of birth, and address. They log all charges from the arresting officer and check for warrants. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, the fingerprint data must be entered into the BCA database within 24 hours. This applies to felonies, gross misdemeanors, and certain targeted misdemeanors. The jail also checks each intake against the predatory offender registry under Statute 641.05.

How to Find Jackson County Booking Data

Call the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at (507) 847-4420 to ask about current inmates. Staff can tell you who is in the jail and share basic booking details like charges and bail. The Jackson County Jail page may have more information about the facility and inmates.

Arrest data is public in Minnesota. Under Statute 13.82, anyone can request booking information including the person's name, age, sex, last known address, the charges, the time and place of arrest, and where they are being held. You can make your request by phone, in person, or in writing. No reason is needed. Booking photos are public too, though they can be held temporarily if an active investigation would be hurt.

For court records tied to Jackson County bookings, use Minnesota Court Records Online. Search by name or case number to find charges and court dates.

Jackson County Booking and Jail Records

The sheriff keeps a permanent record of every person committed to the Jackson County Jail. Statute 641.05 requires this log to include the person's name, committing authority, residence, commitment date, and details about any release or escape. At the start of each District Court term, the sheriff must provide the court with a certified copy of all open cases. This permanent record is separate from the 24 hour booking data that goes to the BCA, but the two are related. Both start with the same arrest event.

Here is a screenshot of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office website where you can find information about law enforcement and 24 hour booking services.

The sheriff's site has contact information and links to jail services.

Jackson County Booking Laws and Fees

The 24 hour booking requirement comes from Minnesota Statute 299C.10. It sets a strict deadline for getting fingerprint records into the BCA database. The statute also lists the types of offenses that trigger mandatory fingerprinting. Felonies and gross misdemeanors always require it. Targeted misdemeanors include DWI under Section 169A.20, domestic assault under Section 609.2242, fifth-degree assault under Section 609.224, and order for protection violations under Section 518B.01.

Jackson County may charge a booking fee under Statute 641.12. The fee cannot exceed the actual cost of housing the inmate. If all charges are dismissed or the person is found not guilty, they can ask for a refund. The refund only applies if there are no other outstanding fees from prior bookings.

Note: Data on criminal convictions is public for 15 years after the sentence is complete, per the DOC offender locator policy.

Jackson County Resources

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

Use this site to find phone numbers, office hours, and county department contacts.

The VINE notification system covers Jackson County for victim alerts about inmate custody changes. Register for free alerts by phone, text, or email. The service runs at all hours and provides updates on releases, transfers, and escapes. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association lists all 87 county sheriffs in the state.

Jackson County keeps booking records according to state retention standards. Arrest reports stay on file for at least six years. Fingerprint records sent to the BCA are stored permanently. Mugshots are retained for at least six years as well. For people who went from county jail to state prison, the Minnesota DOC Offender Locator shows their current facility and sentence details.

Cities in Jackson County

Jackson County has several small towns. Jackson is the county seat. Other communities include Lakefield, Heron Lake, Alpha, and Okabena. All arrests in these areas go through the Jackson County Jail for 24 hour booking. There are no cities in the county large enough for their own pages.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County sits in the southwest corner of Minnesota near the Iowa border. These counties are nearby and each handles their own 24 hour booking.