Rock County 24 Hour Booking
Rock County 24 hour booking records are on file at the Sheriff's Office in Luverne. This small county in the southwest corner of Minnesota has about 9,500 people. The county jail processes all local arrests, and booking data must be sent to the state within 24 hours. If you are looking for someone booked into the Rock County Jail, this page explains where to search, what records are available, and how the 24 hour booking process works in Rock County.
Rock County Overview
Rock County Sheriff and Jail
The Rock County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Luverne. All arrests in the county lead to booking at this facility. Staff take fingerprints and photos during the booking process. Under Minnesota Statute 299C.10, that data must be entered into the BCA database within 24 hours. This is the 24 hour booking rule that applies to every county in Minnesota.
Rock County covers a rural area around Luverne. The sheriff's office provides law enforcement for the entire county. Local police departments also bring arrested persons to the county jail for booking. The jail keeps a current roster and permanent records of all bookings.
| Office | Rock County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 N Industrial Pkwy, Luverne, MN 56156 |
| Phone | (507) 283-5000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
How to Search Rock County Bookings
The VINE system lets you check if someone is in the Rock County Jail. It is free and works around the clock. You can search by name and register for alerts when an inmate's status changes. This is one of the fastest ways to look up a recent booking.
Court records tied to Rock County bookings are on Minnesota Court Records Online. The system covers the 5th Judicial District. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. For records not posted online, call the sheriff at (507) 283-5000. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can ask for booking dates, charges, and names without a formal request.
Note: Older booking records may need to be requested in writing through the sheriff's office.
The Rock County website provides access to county departments and services. Visit the Rock County main website for more information.
County offices in Luverne serve all communities in Rock County.
What Rock County Booking Records Show
A booking record from the Rock County Jail includes the person's full name, age, sex, and last known address. The charges are listed along with the arresting agency and the date and time of booking. If bail or bond has been set, that amount is in the record too. All of this data is public under Minnesota law.
Booking photos are also public in most cases. Minnesota treats mugshots as public data under Statute 13.82, subdivision 26. The sheriff can briefly hold back a photo if releasing it would hurt an active investigation. Private data like medical records, juvenile info, and Social Security numbers never appear in public booking reports.
Booking Rules for Rock County
Several state laws control how booking works in Rock County. The 24 hour rule under Statute 299C.10 requires fingerprint data to reach the BCA within a day. This covers felonies, gross misdemeanors, and targeted misdemeanors like DWI, domestic assault, and order for protection violations.
The sheriff must keep permanent records of every person held in jail under Statute 641.05. Each record has the person's name, charges, commitment date, and committing authority. The sheriff also checks every person booked against the state predatory offender registry. Booking fees are allowed under Statute 641.12 and can be refunded if all charges are dismissed.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension stores booking data from Rock County in its Criminal History System. When a court disposition cannot be matched to an arrest record, Statute 299C.111 requires the BCA to notify the right agency so records stay accurate.
How to Get Rock County Booking Copies
Call the Rock County Sheriff's Office at (507) 283-5000 for booking record requests. You can submit a data request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The county must respond within a reasonable time.
The MN DOC Offender Locator is free for checking on people in state custody. For background checks, the BCA offers fingerprint-based reports for a fee. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association can also help you find the right contact for jail records in Rock County.
Rock County Booking Process
Booking at the Rock County Jail in Luverne follows Minnesota's standard procedures. Staff take fingerprints, a booking photo, and record personal data for each person. Charges and the arresting agency are logged. All data must reach the BCA within 24 hours. Each person is checked against the predatory offender registry.
Rock County sits in the far southwest corner of the state near both South Dakota and Iowa. The jail processes all local arrests regardless of where the person is from. Every booking creates a permanent record. The sheriff reports to the district court and tracks release dates, bail amounts, and any transfers for each person held at the facility.
Rock County Record Retention
Rock County keeps booking records on file for years after the arrest. Arrest reports are stored for at least six years. Booking data is kept for six to ten years depending on the case. The BCA stores fingerprint records permanently. Mugshots stay on file for at least six years and often longer than that.
For very old records, the Minnesota Historical Society may have archived Rock County jail records at their History Center in St. Paul. For current or recent booking records, contact the Rock County Sheriff's Office at (507) 283-5000.
Cities in Rock County
Luverne is the county seat. Other small communities are also part of Rock County. All arrests lead to booking at the county jail. No cities in Rock County have a separate page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Rock County. Check the right county if you are unsure where the arrest took place.