Pope County 24 Hour Booking

Pope County 24 hour booking records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Glenwood. This west-central Minnesota county has about 11,000 people and sits along the shores of Lake Minnewaska. Every arrest in Pope County leads to booking at the county jail, and the data must be reported to the state within 24 hours. This page tells you how to search for booking records in Pope County, what data you can access, and which laws govern the process.

Pope County Jail and Booking

The Pope County Jail in Glenwood handles all bookings for the county. When someone is arrested, they come here for fingerprinting, a photo, and processing. The data must go to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours under Minnesota Statute 299C.10. This is the 24 hour booking rule that applies across Minnesota.

The Pope County jail roster shows inmates currently held at the detention center. It includes mugshots, the arresting agency, booking details, charges, and bond information. The sheriff keeps permanent records of every person committed to the jail as required by Statute 641.05.

Search Pope County Booking Records

The VINE system is one of the best ways to check if someone is in the Pope County Jail. It is free and runs all day, every day. You can search by name and set up alerts for changes in custody status. This is useful if you need to know when someone gets released or transferred.

For court records linked to Pope County bookings, try Minnesota Court Records Online. It covers the 8th Judicial District. You can search by name to find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. If you need records that are not posted online, call the jail at (320) 634-5411. Under Statute 13.82, arrest data is public in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension stores booking data from all 87 Minnesota counties including Pope County. Learn more at the BCA website.

The BCA is located in St. Paul and can be reached at 651-793-7000 for criminal history requests.

Pope County Booking Record Details

A Pope County booking record includes the person's name, age, sex, and last known address. Charges, the arresting agency, and the booking date are also listed. Bail amounts appear if the court has set them. Booking photos are generally public data.

Private data like medical records, juvenile info, and Social Security numbers are not part of any public booking report. Pope County follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all records.

Booking Laws for Pope County

The 24 hour rule comes from Minnesota Statute 299C.10. It requires fingerprints to reach the BCA within a day. This covers felonies, gross misdemeanors, and targeted misdemeanors like DWI and domestic assault. The sheriff must also check each person against the predatory offender registry during booking.

Pope County may charge a booking fee under Statute 641.12. The fee cannot go past the actual cost. Refunds are available if charges are dropped. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association provides training and standards that Pope County follows for jail operations.

Get Copies of Pope County Records

Call the Pope County Jail at (320) 634-5411 to ask about booking records. You can request data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MN DOC Offender Locator is a free tool for checking on people who have moved from county jail to state prison.

Pope County Booking Process

Booking at the Pope County Jail in Glenwood follows Minnesota's standard process. Staff take fingerprints, a photo, and record personal data. Charges and the arresting agency are logged into the system. The data goes to the BCA within 24 hours. Each person is checked against the predatory offender registry during intake.

Pope County sees seasonal activity around its many lakes. Summer months can bring more arrests from visitors and tourists. The booking process is the same year-round. All records stay on file permanently at the county level. The sheriff reports all bookings to the district court. Release dates, bail amounts, and any transfers are all tracked as part of each booking record.

Pope County Record Keeping

Pope County holds on to booking records for years. Arrest reports stay on file for a minimum of six years. Booking data is stored for six to ten years. Fingerprints go to the BCA and are kept permanently. Mugshot photos are held for at least six years and sometimes longer.

For archived historical records from Pope County, check with the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul. They have old county jail records from across the state. For any recent booking records, reach out to the Pope County Jail at (320) 634-5411.

Public Access to Pope County Booking Records

Minnesota law makes most booking data public. Under Statute 13.82, arrest data including names, charges, booking dates, and custody status is available to anyone who asks. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The sheriff's office must respond to data requests in a reasonable time.

You can request Pope County booking records by phone, in person, or in writing. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act gives you the right to access government data. Some records may have a small copy fee. The sheriff cannot charge more than the actual cost of making copies. If you visit the office in Glenwood, staff can pull up records and make copies while you wait.

Cities in Pope County

Glenwood is the county seat. Other communities include Starbuck, Villard, and Lowry. All arrests lead to booking at the Pope County Jail. None of these cities have a separate page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pope County in west-central Minnesota.