Todd County 24 Hour Booking
Todd County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie. The county has around 25,000 people in central Minnesota. The jail handles bookings from Long Prairie, Staples, and other area towns. Booking data must be sent to the BCA within 24 hours. The sheriff's office also works with the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force. This page covers how to search Todd County booking records and what data is public.
Todd County Overview
Todd County Sheriff and Jail
The Todd County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Long Prairie. 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.
Todd County covers a rural area around Long Prairie. 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 | Todd County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 3rd Ave S, Long Prairie, MN 56347 |
| Phone | (320) 732-4420 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
How to Search Todd County Bookings
The VINE system lets you check if someone is in the Todd 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 Todd County bookings are on Minnesota Court Records Online. The system covers the 7th Judicial District. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. For records not posted online, call the sheriff at (320) 732-4420. 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 Todd County.
Contact the Todd County Sheriff's Office at (320) 732-4420 for local booking record requests.
What Todd County Booking Records Show
A booking record from the Todd 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 Todd County
Several state laws control how booking works in Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd County Booking Copies
Call the Todd County Sheriff's Office at (320) 732-4420 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 Todd County.
Todd County Booking Process
Booking at the Todd County Jail follows standard state procedures. Staff take fingerprints, a photo, and record personal data. Charges are logged along with the arresting agency. Data goes to the BCA within 24 hours. Long Prairie and Staples are the main towns in the county.
The Todd County Sheriff's Office works with the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force. This task force includes representatives from Todd, Stearns, Morrison, and Benton counties plus the City of St. Cloud. The cooperation helps track offenders across county lines and keep booking records accurate. Every booking creates a permanent record that goes to the district court.
Todd County Record Retention
Todd 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 Todd County jail records at their History Center in St. Paul. For current or recent booking records, contact the Todd County Sheriff's Office at (320) 732-4420.
Cities in Todd County
Long Prairie is the county seat. Other small communities are also part of Todd County. All arrests lead to booking at the county jail. No cities in Todd County have a separate page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Todd County. Check the right county if you are unsure where the arrest took place.