Find Arrest Records in Beltrami County

Beltrami County arrest records are maintained by the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and the Adult Corrections Center in Bemidji, Minnesota. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving local sentences, with a capacity of 140 approved beds. You can search inmate records through the county's online system, which uses Pro Phoenix software. Records include booking data, charges, and custody status. For official copies of Beltrami County arrest records, you contact the sheriff's office or the corrections center directly. This page covers how to search records and who to contact for specific requests.

Beltrami County Sheriff and Adult Corrections Center

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office oversees both patrol operations and the Adult Corrections Center in Bemidji. The corrections center is a medium to maximum-security facility that also has a minimum-security direct supervision unit. It holds adults age 18 and older who are awaiting trial in the local court system or serving sentences of a year or less.

The corrections center at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW runs educational and parenting programs for inmates. It also maintains an intensive treatment unit. The facility has a PREA zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and harassment. Staff there handle all booking, release, and inmate record functions for Beltrami County. You can reach the jail admin line to check on someone in custody or ask about records access.

The main county website at co.beltrami.mn.us also links to sheriff's office services and public safety resources for Beltrami County.

Beltrami County Inmate Locator

The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center uses Pro Phoenix software to manage inmate records. This system allows for online inmate searches. You can find people currently in custody at the Beltrami County Jail through the county's public access portal. Results include basic booking information, charges, and custody status.

The screenshot below shows the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center page, which describes the facility and provides contact details for inmate inquiries.

The corrections center page covers facility operations, programs, and how to reach staff for records and inmate information.

If you cannot find who you are looking for online, call the jail admin line at (218) 333-4181 or the main jail number at (218) 333-4189. Staff can confirm custody status and direct you to the right office for records requests. You can also use VINELink at vinelink.com to set up custody alerts for a specific person.

Note: The online inmate locator reflects current custody data. If someone was recently booked or released, there may be a short delay before the record appears or is removed from the system.

Beltrami County Arrest Warrants

Warrant information in Beltrami County falls under the same public data rules that apply to all Minnesota law enforcement agencies. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, active warrant data is generally public. The sheriff's office tracks outstanding warrants and works to execute them through patrol and the warrants function.

To ask about a warrant in Beltrami County, contact the sheriff's office. The main county line and the corrections center staff can both direct you to the right person. You can also check the Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us to see if a court case has an active warrant flag. Beltrami County court records fall under the 9th Judicial District.

The screenshot below is from the Beltrami County main website, which provides a directory of public safety and law enforcement services.

The main county website is a useful hub for reaching all Beltrami County departments, including the sheriff and corrections center.

Requesting Beltrami County Arrest Records

Most arrest data in Beltrami County is public under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 and Minn. Stat. § 13.82 specifically. The law says that basic arrest information is available to anyone who asks. That includes the person's name, date and time of arrest, charges filed, and the arresting agency.

To request records, contact the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office or the Adult Corrections Center. You can call the jail admin line at (218) 333-4181 or the main number at (218) 333-4189. Written requests can be sent to 626 Minnesota Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. State in your request the name of the person, the date of arrest if known, and what specific records you are looking for.

Some data may have restrictions. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and files tied to active investigations may not be fully available. The office will let you know if any part of your request is limited and what the legal basis for that limit is.

The screenshot below shows the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office page on the county website.

The sheriff's office page has contact information and service details for all law enforcement functions in Beltrami County.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

Several state-level tools can help when you need arrest data beyond what Beltrami County holds directly. These systems cover all Minnesota counties and are free to use.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains the public criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us. You can search by name to find arrests, charges, and dispositions statewide. The BCA database includes Beltrami County data along with records from the rest of the state.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers all Minnesota district court cases. Beltrami County falls under the 9th Judicial District. You can search by name or case number. The DOC offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people serving sentences in state facilities or on supervised release following a Beltrami County conviction.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Beltrami County in north-central Minnesota. Each has its own jail and arrest records system.