Yellow Medicine County 24 Hour Booking
Yellow Medicine County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Granite Falls. This southwestern Minnesota county has about 9,500 people. The county jail processes all local arrests, and booking data goes to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours. This page covers how to search for booking records, what data is public in Yellow Medicine County, and the state laws behind the 24 hour booking process.
Yellow Medicine County Overview
Yellow Medicine County Sheriff and Jail
The Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Granite Falls. 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.
Yellow Medicine County covers a rural area around Granite Falls. 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 | Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 9th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Phone | (320) 564-2130 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Look Up Yellow Medicine County 24 Hour Booking
The VINE system lets you check if someone is in the Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County bookings are on Minnesota Court Records Online. The system covers the 8th 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) 564-2130. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can ask for booking dates, charges, and names without a formal request.
Note: The Yellow Medicine County Jail roster may update at different times. Call to confirm current status.
The Yellow Medicine County website provides access to county departments and services. Visit the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office for more information.
County offices in Granite Falls serve all communities in Yellow Medicine County.
You can find details about jail operations on the Yellow Medicine County main website.
Contact the sheriff's office for questions about booking records or jail services.
Yellow Medicine County 24 Hour Booking Data
A booking record from the Yellow Medicine 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.
24 Hour Booking Laws in Yellow Medicine County
Several state laws control how booking works in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine 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.
Request Yellow Medicine County Records
Call the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office at (320) 564-2130 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 Yellow Medicine County.
Yellow Medicine County Record Retention
Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County jail records at their History Center in St. Paul. For current or recent booking records, contact the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office at (320) 564-2130.
Cities in Yellow Medicine County
Granite Falls is the county seat. Other small communities are also part of Yellow Medicine County. All arrests lead to booking at the county jail. No cities in Yellow Medicine County have a separate page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Yellow Medicine County. Check the right county if you are unsure where the arrest took place.