Find Roseau County 24 Hour Booking
Roseau County 24 hour booking records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in the city of Roseau. This county sits on the Canadian border in far northern Minnesota with around 15,000 people. Every arrest leads to booking at the county jail, and the data must go to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours. This page explains how to search Roseau County booking records, what data you can access, and which laws control the process.
Roseau County Overview
Roseau County Sheriff and Jail
The Roseau County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Roseau. 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.
Roseau County covers a rural area around Roseau. 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 | Roseau County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 5th Ave SW, Roseau, MN 56751 |
| Phone | (218) 463-1421 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
How to Search Roseau County Bookings
The VINE system lets you check if someone is in the Roseau 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 Roseau County bookings are on Minnesota Court Records Online. The system covers the 9th Judicial District. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. For records not posted online, call the sheriff at (218) 463-1421. 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 VINE system stores booking data from all Minnesota counties including Roseau County.
Contact the Roseau County Sheriff's Office at (218) 463-1421 for local booking record requests.
What Roseau County Booking Records Show
A booking record from the Roseau 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 Roseau County
Several state laws control how booking works in Roseau 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 Roseau 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 Roseau County Booking Copies
Call the Roseau County Sheriff's Office at (218) 463-1421 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 Roseau County.
Roseau County Booking Process
At the Roseau County Jail, the booking process follows state rules. Staff collect fingerprints, take a photo, and record the person's name, charges, and other details. All data goes to the BCA within 24 hours. Each person is checked against the predatory offender registry.
Roseau County sits on the Canadian border in far northern Minnesota. Border-related arrests are handled the same as any other booking. The sheriff keeps permanent records and reports to the district court. Release dates, bail data, and transfer info are tracked for each person processed at the Roseau County Jail. The cold winters and remote location do not change the booking rules.
Roseau County Record Retention
Roseau 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 Roseau County jail records at their History Center in St. Paul. For current or recent booking records, contact the Roseau County Sheriff's Office at (218) 463-1421.
Cities in Roseau County
Roseau is the county seat. Other small communities are also part of Roseau County. All arrests lead to booking at the county jail. No cities in Roseau County have a separate page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Roseau County. Check the right county if you are unsure where the arrest took place.