Mille Lacs County 24 Hour Booking
Mille Lacs County 24 hour booking records are processed at the Sheriff's Office in Milaca. The county has a population of about 27,000 and is located in east-central Minnesota. It takes its name from Mille Lacs Lake, one of the largest lakes in the state. When someone gets arrested in Mille Lacs County, the booking takes place at the county jail. Their fingerprint data must be sent to the state database within 24 hours. You can search for these records through the sheriff's office or by using statewide tools like court records and the VINE system.
Mille Lacs County Overview
Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office on 3rd Street SE in Milaca runs the county jail. All bookings happen here. Staff collect fingerprints and a booking photo. They record the charges and personal information. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, this data goes to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours.
Mille Lacs County includes part of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reservation. Law enforcement in the county can involve both county deputies and tribal police. When someone is booked into the Mille Lacs County Jail, the state's 24 hour booking rules apply regardless of which agency made the arrest. The booking creates a record that becomes part of the statewide criminal database.
The sheriff's office serves a mix of small towns and rural areas. Princeton is the largest city. Milaca is the county seat. Isle and Onamia are other communities in the county. Deputies cover all of these areas plus the lakefront neighborhoods around Mille Lacs Lake.
| Office | Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 3rd St SE Milaca, MN 56353 |
| Phone | (320) 983-8250 |
| Hours | Jail operates 24/7; office hours Monday through Friday |
| Website | Mille Lacs County |
Search Mille Lacs County Booking Data
Call the jail at (320) 983-8250 to check on someone in custody. For court records from Mille Lacs County, search Minnesota Court Records Online by name or case number. The VINE system also works for Mille Lacs County. Look up inmates and get alerts for free.
Booking records are public data under Statute 13.82. You can request the name, charges, and custody status of anyone booked at the Mille Lacs County Jail. Contact the sheriff's office by phone or in person to get this information. No reason is required for the request.
Mille Lacs County Booking Records
Mille Lacs County booking data feeds into the statewide system. The screenshot below shows the Minnesota Court Records Online system, which you can use to find court cases in Mille Lacs County that started with a booking.
This free tool covers all 87 counties. Search by name to find charges and case details from Mille Lacs County bookings.
Mille Lacs County Booking Laws
Minn. Stat. 299C.10 sets the 24 hour deadline for entering fingerprint data into the BCA system. This applies to felonies, gross misdemeanors, and targeted misdemeanors. Everyone admitted to the Mille Lacs County Jail triggers the reporting requirement.
The sheriff must keep permanent records under Statute 641.05. Each person booked gets logged with their name, charges, dates, and release details. Predatory offender checks happen at every intake. If a match is found, the BCA is notified. Release addresses are collected when the person leaves the jail.
Arrest data from Mille Lacs County is public under Statute 13.82. Booking photos are also public. The sheriff must respond to data requests within a reasonable time frame.
Note: Arrests on tribal land in Mille Lacs County may involve both state and tribal jurisdiction, but bookings into the county jail follow state rules.
Mille Lacs County Booking Record Details
A booking record from the Mille Lacs County Jail captures the person's name, date of birth, address, and physical description. Staff log the charges, arrest date and time, and the agency that made the arrest. Bond amounts are added when the court sets bail. Fingerprints and a booking photo complete the file.
Mille Lacs County sees a mix of year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Mille Lacs Lake draws anglers and tourists. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for the lakefront communities and the rural inland areas. Princeton, the largest city, has its own police department. But county jail bookings all go through Milaca. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association coordinates standards across all 87 counties.
Booking records from Mille Lacs County stay in the system for years. The BCA keeps fingerprints permanently. Photos are stored for at least six years. Court records from cases that started with a booking are maintained at the district court. For old historical records, the Minnesota Historical Society archives jail registers from counties across the state.
Mille Lacs County Targeted Misdemeanors
Certain misdemeanor arrests in Mille Lacs County require the full 24 hour booking process. DWI, domestic assault, and violations of orders for protection are on the list. These charges trigger fingerprinting and BCA reporting within 24 hours. Anyone admitted to the Mille Lacs County Jail also gets booked and reported to the state. This creates a permanent record in the statewide database that law enforcement and courts can access for future cases.
Mille Lacs County Records Retention
Booking records from the Mille Lacs County Jail stay on file for years. The BCA stores fingerprints permanently. Booking photos are kept for at least six years. Court records from Mille Lacs County cases are maintained by the district court in Milaca. For older booking searches, contact the sheriff at (320) 983-8250.
Cities in Mille Lacs County
Mille Lacs County includes Princeton, Milaca, Isle, and Onamia. All bookings go through the county jail in Milaca. No cities in this county have dedicated pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Mille Lacs County in central Minnesota.