Find Winona County 24 Hour Booking

Winona County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in the city of Winona. This southeastern Minnesota county has about 50,000 people and sits along the Mississippi River. The jail processes arrests from Winona, Lewiston, St. Charles, and other communities. Booking data goes to the state within 24 hours. This page covers how to look up booking records, what data is available, and the legal rules behind the process.

Winona County Sheriff and Jail

The Winona County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Winona. 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.

Winona County covers a rural area around Winona. 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.

Search Winona County 24 Hour Booking Records

The VINE system lets you check if someone is in the Winona 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 Winona County bookings are on Minnesota Court Records Online. The system covers the 3rd 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) 457-6500. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can ask for booking dates, charges, and names without a formal request.

The Winona County website provides access to county departments and services. Visit the Winona County main website for more information.

County offices in Winona serve all communities in Winona County.

Winona County Booking Record Details

A booking record from the Winona 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.

Winona County 24 Hour Booking Rules

Several state laws control how booking works in Winona 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 Winona 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.

Obtain Winona County Booking Data

Call the Winona County Sheriff's Office at (507) 457-6500 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 Winona County.

Winona County 24 Hour Booking Process

At the Winona County Jail, the booking process follows state law. Staff collect fingerprints with a digital scanner. They take a booking photo and record the person's name, date of birth, address, and charges. All of this must reach the BCA within 24 hours. Winona is a river town with two colleges, which adds to the area's population.

Every booking creates a permanent record. The sheriff reports all bookings to the district court at the start of each term. The predatory offender registry is checked during every intake. Bail, release dates, and transfer info are tracked for each person held in the Winona County Jail. If you need to verify a booking, call the sheriff at (507) 457-6500.

Winona County Record Retention

Winona 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 Winona County jail records at their History Center in St. Paul. For current or recent booking records, contact the Winona County Sheriff's Office at (507) 457-6500.

Cities in Winona County

Winona is the county seat. Other small communities are also part of Winona County. All arrests lead to booking at the county jail. No cities in Winona County have a separate page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Winona County. Check the right county if you are unsure where the arrest took place.